[MD] new blog

[Michael Poloukhine]

> MP:
> > I happen to be "theistic" and while I can appreciate the status Pirsig
> > evolutionary hierarchy leaves it on a lower rung, I can also 
> > appreciate that the
> > same hierarchy nonetheless leaves a place for it. Its a static "latch" 
> > for a
> > Dynamic quality it achieved. Take it away, and you can lose the 
> > Quality it
> > achieved, which enabled subsequent Dynamic Quality.
> 
> Steve:
> Even if it is true that religion was important for evolution in the
> past, why carry the boat on your shoulders when it has already taken
> you across the river?

MP: I agree. I just don't believe we have crossed the river; some people are out 
of the boat, others still in it. IMO we still need the boat. Get rid of the boat, you 
lose a lot of people in the river and when those that don't drown get on shore, 
they'll be pretty pissed at those that tossed the boat with them in it. ;-)