"Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false..." - Atheism vs Christianity

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bluemage

More options Aug 28 2008, 2:48 am

From: bluemage <MageSt...@gmail.com>

Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:48:37 -0700 (PDT)

Local: Thurs, Aug 28 2008 2:48 am

Subject: Re: "Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false..."

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That's what she said.

On Aug 27, 8:46 am, Lawrey <lawrenc...@btinternet.com> wrote:

> Christ ALMIGHTY!

> On Aug 27, 4:43 pm, bluemage <MageSt...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > If I get an erection when I play basketball with other men, does that
> > make me gay?
> > And if I get one while worshiping Jesus, what does that mean?

> > On Aug 27, 7:17 am, Silts <siln...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > > "Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false,
> > > and by the rulers as useful." (Seneca the Younger, 5 BC – 65 AD)

> > > Could anyone share his thoughts about his definition of "common people" from
> > > the above quote in relation to what Christians claim to be famous "wise"
> > > skeptic St Agustin of Hippo converted to Christian. St Agustin is
> > > considerably "wise" right? correct me if otherwise, so does this mean his
> > > conversion takes away this "wiseness" and turned him into one of the "common
> > > people"? If yes, please elaborate how. Thanks.- Hide quoted text -

> > - Show quoted text -

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