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One of the factions in my current novel proposes a science-based theology. Without going into it (which would probably attract unneeded commentary), I'd summarize to assert it seems internally consistent.
So I think it is possible to discuss some human interpretations of deity without treating exhaustively of personal and shared realities.
But except for the significance of religions to civilization it is out-of-ratio to concern ourselves with it, I admit.
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An old friend was writing a sci-fi book about a future in which the main characters built several devices and weapons that allowed them to invade heaven and hell, and to eventually imprison God so as to use Him for the betterment of humanity. I know that they succeeded, at least at first, but don't know what happened from there.
I went to a Richard Dawkins talk with him on campus. It was eerie how similar it was to a preacher whipping up a congregation with righteous indignance towards 'sinners'.
Science is science. Religion is religion. Most attempts to make the two interact are foolish and result in something that is the worst of both.
All praise Nihimon the Omniscient. 'Nuff said.
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I went to a Richard Dawkins talk with him on campus. It was eerie how similar it was to a preacher whipping up a congregation with righteous indignance towards 'sinners'.
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Marketing knows how effective evangelical methods are for most people.
When you notice unusual behavior in a specific segment of human population it is often an indication of external influence. Humans are normally individuals. When they behave unusually, as homogenous groups, try and notice who has been 'preaching' at them.
