[MD] Metaphysics

[ARLO J BENSINGER JR]

[Mark]
Who spoke of elevating?  Is science of a higher order?  How did that happen?
What system of measurement do you use to determine this?  Please explain.

[Arlo]
Intellectual patterns are morally superior to social patterns. Science is
morally superior to theism. If you have a problem with Pirsig's hierarchy, why
are you here?

[Mark]
If you honestly believe that plate tectonics explains things, then voodoo you.
 Go back to your holy books and find more to recite.  This chanting is kind
of soothing.

[Arlo]
Sad.

[Mark]
I do not accept the way in which you understand what Pirsig wrote. 

[Arlo]
Oh silly me, I forgot that when Pirsig wrote "the MOQ is not just atheistic,
but anti-theistic", he could be interpreted to mean "the MOQ is theistic". 

[Mark]
If you want to keep beating the notion that somehow your Quality is above a
religion then go ahead. 

[Arlo]
Well. There you have it. 

[Mark]
I hear it all the time here so you are not alone. 

[Arlo]
I am happy to be in agreement with Pirsig, yes.

[Mark]
I do not seem to get any answers to my questions, only religious rhetoric. 

[Arlo]
Sad. But keep beating that drum. Hope it is making you feel better.