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Category Archives: Religion
Theses On Method
Professor Bruce Lincoln writes: 1. The conjunction “of” that joins the two nouns in the disciplinary ethnonym “History of Religions” is not neutral filler. Rather, it announces a proprietary claim and a relation of encompassment: History is the method and … Continue reading
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Biblical Rhetoric of Separatism and Universalism and Its Intolerant Consequences
Professor James W. Watts writes in 2020: “Studies of the distant past, however, have one big advantage over studies of contemporary cultures: history allows us to trace the effects of religious rhetoric and practices over centuries and millennia to reveal … Continue reading
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Is Nothing Sacred? Religion and Sex
From Psychology Today: For adults, their sexual strategies appear to determine their level of commitment to religion. People who are inclined toward monogamy choose to be religious, because traditional religions provide support for a family lifestyle, and discourage promiscuity. Promiscuity … Continue reading
The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature (1902) By William James
William James and Carl Jung were the most influential intellectuals behind AA. Neither were religious. Here are some excerpts: * There can be no doubt that as a matter of fact a religious life, exclusively pursued, does tend to make … Continue reading
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Are All Religions Equally True?
All religions are group strategies. Some become maladaptive over time and their adherents die out (aka mainstream Protestantism and non-Orthodox Judaisms). Only through the eyes of faith is there ultimate truth and no sane person argues over faith. David posts … Continue reading
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The Decline Of The Generations
My sense is that a generation ago, 90% of traditional religious types from birth (whether they were Catholics, Orthodox Jews, Seventh-Day Adventists) were virgins on their wedding night while now the number is about 60%. A generation ago, 98% of … Continue reading
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Some People Claim I’m Religious Only To The Extent It Allows Me To Be Lousy To People
Religion is a great tool to be lousy to people and I have been accused as using it as a club. Friend: “Your philosophy is — it’s not my problem.” Luke: “I’m trying to care.” Friend: “You’re too busy talking … Continue reading
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Is Turning To God The Best Therapy?
A common view among religious people, particularly non-Jews, is that turning to God is the best therapy. I spent my first 18 years in Seventh-Day Adventism (and off-shoots) and my last 22 years in Judaism. I’ve known hundreds of religious … Continue reading
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I Think Religiosity Is Genetic
Identical twins, raised differently, choose the same level of religiosity as adults. I heard that on the radio today from Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics at George Mason University. His new book is Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids: Why … Continue reading
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Have I Made You More Religious?
I email my Advisory Committee: “You guys are my closest friends. Have I persuaded any of you to become more religious? To reach out to God?” Fred emails: Is that what you were trying to do? I have actually become … Continue reading
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