Date Posted:20:45:34 12/18/05 Sun
"discussion of absolute truth" This is interesting to toss into the common sense debate. I think we all have our own truth. Although we can talk about things we seldom change how we see the world as a result of trading views.
Spineless agnosticism? Now there is another interesting statement. I think in general you need a spine if your agnostic. It is a pretty tough idea to get across to some. Spinless people often end up in church on Sunday.
"He defended the common man and common sense. He defended the poor. He defended the family. He defended beauty. And he defended Christianity and the Catholic"
Faith."
I like the first part of this but think it loses its punch when you start defending the Catholic Faith. If you are a person who looks within to understand the world it makes no sense to regulate your behavior now so that in the next life you get some reward (72 Virgins?). I like the way the native americans looked at things.
I think some people need an external structure to exist in the Village. That is all I see that is good about orgainized religion. It keeps a part of the village from being uncomfortable with not knowing everything. Not knowing is pretty tough for some people.
Tim I learned along time ago I will not like all of the people I meet. I am sure if you think about it you can likely think of a few people who are offended by your views. Your statement "sounds like another one of the folks that find you offensive at times" shows your bias. Are you keeping a list? I expect I will offend some people and some will offend me. This is just the way it is.
That Chesterton fellow doesn't sound like he had any new ideas. It does sound like he wrote a lot. I would be willing to bet he annoyed a few people in his day too.
Got any skiis?
PS: I posted this on Sunday 12/18 at 8:48 pm. Seems like it takes days for poss to show up on this board.
