[ExI] Rick Warren on religion

[Dave Sill]

On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 1:49 PM SR Ballard <sen.otaku at gmail.com> wrote:

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> If you are the only man on the planet, are you still in America?
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Depending upon your definition of America and your location, yes.

Do you still have your American citizenship?
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That depends upon your definition of "American citizenship".

Are you still employed (and thus able to identify with your job)?
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That depends upon your job. If you're self-employed and still doing the
work, sure.


> If you are religious, can you really say that your church still exists?
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Depends on your definition of church.


> Do your social bonds exist still (like son, father, brother, teacher)?
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Not currently, according to your premise.


> Can you still be considered a misanthrope if there are no people?
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Sure.


> Do you still have social anxiety or confidence if there are no people?
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Sure.


> Are you still smart if there is no one left who is dumber than you?
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Sure. You're the smartest. And the stupidest.

So yes, your personal identity is deeply tied to other people.
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Yes, but it doesn't cease to exist without others.

-Dave
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