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

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Drafterman

More options Aug 28 2008, 1:37 am

From: Drafterman <drafter...@gmail.com>

Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:37:49 -0700 (PDT)

Local: Thurs, Aug 28 2008 1:37 am

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

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It's called rhetoric, son.

On Aug 27, 10:17 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.

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