[MD] are theism and mysticism mutually exclusive notions?

[pholden at davtv.com]

Quoting Case <Case at iSpots.com>:

> [Platt]
> Yes. Good to keep in mind if tempted to worship at the shrine of science.
> Also, science attributes all sorts of magical powers to chance, like
> the fact that we are here on this planet along with the birds, bees and
> butterflies. IMO, chance means "I don't know and haven't the slightest
> idea of how to find out." So, might as well call it God, Universal Forms,
> or DQ and build a philosophy around it because uncertainty is irritating.
> 
> [Case]
> First of all chance as you are thinking about it does not exist. If it did
> it would be freedom without restraint which I thought you liked.

Perhaps you can explain how I should think about chance.
 
> As for worship, I a fond of giving sacrifice at the shrine of economics
> located at the end of the line seven at the Super Walmart. The priestesses
> could use a little work but the ROI is usually satisfying.

To each his own. But talk about uncertainty! Anybody who has started a business
or invests in our capitalistic system knows about the risk of losing your
shirt. Old Sam happened to make it big by giving the people what they wanted --
low prices. God bless him. But for every Sam there are hundreds of losers. But,
you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and try again. That's the American
way, and worth a prayer of gratitude now and then.








 

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