re: #174 researchok

Not all believers see the world through distorted eyes.

There are more than a few of us that are not at war with science- in fact, we embrace it.

To believe in God is not to make a statement that divests us from science. Not all of us wear our faith in our sleeves. For many, belief in God is centered on the personal benefits and meaning a relationship with God brings us.

Believers are not a monolithic lot.

I’m having trouble parsing monolithic in this context.

What you’ve said above, however, seems to indicate, for you, God is in your head. This is a concept I completely agree with and I apply the same interpretation to aliens, ghosts, etc.

I have no problem with personal systems of behavior. I do have a problem with people trying to push me around, control my behavior or holding me to some standard based on their own, self constructed, system of behavior.

To them I say… fuck you and the dogma you rode in on.