[MD] Tit's

[Stephen Hannon]

[dmb]
As far as the other thread goes, you should probably know that I'm one
of the resident anti-theists. I'm a big fan of philosophical
mysticism, but this represents a non-theistic, completely natural sort
of spirituality. (This position draws a lot of fire from persons of
faith and from scientifically-minded types as well.) I think this is
Pirsig's position too. The perennial philosophy (philosophical
mysticism) is perennial, he says, because it happens to be true. In
Lila he says that religions are mostly just social level clap trap,
low grade yelping about God and lots of stuff like that. And yet there
have been a few believers who find Pirsig comforting, I suppose, for
his attack on scientific objectivity. I guess this comfort is based on
the idea that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. You know, because
science is seen as religion's chief rival. My point? Please don't take
my irreligious position personally.

[Steve]
I respect your irreligious position and I am glad that you can
actually back up your position with substance.  It is good for me to
have my religious convictions challenged, because it forces me to
learn how to adequately defend and talk about my own positions.
Personally, I like Pirsig because of the many ways his philosophy can
be applied.

[dmb]
Go Blue!

[Steve]
I completely agree!

Peace,
Steve


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