[MD] Metaphysics

[markhsmit]

On Jan 15, 2010, at 6:44:07 AM, "Steven Peterson" <peterson.steve at gmail.com> wrote:
What is it about religion that Dawkins does not understand?

What would you say to someone who says that you dismiss witchcraft
without really understanding it?

For Dawkins, being an expert on theology is something like being an
expert in Dungeons and Dragons. Can you explain the difference?

Best,
Steve
Hi Steve,
Just got to this.  Dawkins treats religion like a belief in some supernatural thing.  His
belief in Scientism is no different, yet he claims it is.  He offers an explanation of
his point of view using many words all drawn from the his belief of Scientism.
These in no way argues against religion.

What he doesn't understand is that belief does not have to be logical or proven
with his religion.  He is arguing with his own conception of religion.  This comes
out when he explains all behavior with the selfish gene.  There is nothing there
that argues against religion.  He creates his own, enemy based on his
suppositions and then tries to prove that those suppositions are unfounded.
It is amusing, yet sad.

An expert on Dungeons and Dragons, what a silly concept.  The difference is
in it's silliness.  Any other questions?

Hope this explains my point of view.

Mark