Re: virus: Religion
Michael Hudson (mike@gnosis.slac.com)
Tue, 27 May 1997 03:18:49 -0400 (EDT)
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> > It's fairly obvious that these decisions on morality are based in part --
> > I'd say mostly -- on human decision. Indeed, John Wesley (Methodist
> > founder) set this guide for approaching moral or other issues. In deciding
> > upon a course of action, including determining religious practice, etc, one
> > must consider:
> > * The Bible
> > * Experience
> > * Tradition
> > * Reason
> >
> > This is called the "Wesleyan Quadrangle," or "Methodist Quadrangle." It
> > obviously places a great deal of emphasis on human experience and human
> > intellect. In your characterization of Christianity, you've completely
> > anhiliated an entire denomination. I suspect this was not your attempt.
> > You've just got a dominate meme developed by radicals lodged in your brain.
Oh... yeah... and ummm...
correct me if I'm wrong about this...
but John Wesleyan was asked which of the four tenets were the most
important. And with much thought, he said REASON.
Again, correct me if I'm wrong.
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