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Category Archives: Religion
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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