Category Archives: Religion

Theses On Method

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Luke Ford

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 →

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The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature (1902) By William James

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Luke Ford

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?

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Luke Ford

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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