[ExI] Basis of Belief

MB mbb386 at main.nc.us
Tue Feb 26 13:35:15 UTC 2008


> We *should* be intolerant of stupid beliefs.  Yes, *stupid* — that's
> what it is to believe, e.g., that this planet was formed 6,000 years
> ago, or that there's a magical all-powerful creature looking out for
> your welfare.
>

The part that upsets me is when such folks insist on teaching such beliefs under the
heading of "science".  If they personally wish to profess such things in church,
fine, go for it, but leave the science classes in school alone please. Gah!  >:(

Regards,
MB




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