Originally Posted by Don S
Actually, I think this thread is about Paul's discomfort.
With respect, I don't think so...Paul made his point on the first thread.
So I'm challenged. And I suppose I'm challenging everyone else here too. As I have said elsewhere I was a great fan of Karl Popper. He gave this wonderful instruction - I quote from memory -
"If you are going to criticise another's philosophy, find it's strongest point and criticise it there. To criticise it's weaknesses is just sophistry"
Let's use the secular forum to talk about what is wonderful about humanity, not about how much we hate religion, or how clever we imagine we are for dismissing it.
Since he has laid the foundations, why is it turned to something else completely. I know he is wise enough to say what he wants, and I take him at face value -- just as I do anyone else.
And as far as the AA/NA rhetoric, well, I'll repeat what I already stated....
Are you saying that talk of religion/G*D is AA/NA rhetoric? If so, I would disagree honestly and respectfully.
So, I'm honestly unsure as to why you would suggest it IS too much to ask. The two, (religion and programs of recovery), are NOT synonomous, as you are aware.
I guess, I honestly don't understand the problem.
Shalom!