"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, 2:43 am

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

Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:43:04 -0700 (PDT)

Local: Thurs, Aug 28 2008 2:43 am

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

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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.

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