@ben_mathes Totally. My problem is when ppl equate a religion (i.e. a social system) with its propositional content. No one does that w/ USA
Is America "true" or "false"? Makes no sense. But when we insist on treating religions as empirical propositions, it's almost as silly.
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@GabrielDuquette Yeah this is what I wish was more widely understood/accepted.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@ben_mathes I mean, yeah, all the time. For example: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/religion … (definition 1). -
@ben_mathes But many more subtle forms. Using "faith" as a synonym for religion. Christians = people who believe Christ died for their sins. - 1 more reply
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@ben_mathes Case for Christ is entirely propositional, no? Regardless, you're right that no one *fully* equates religions with their beliefs -
@ben_mathes But people do treat religions as "sets of beliefs" or "belief systems" more than they should, IMO.
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@erbbrian Sure! Just don't get sucked too far into that mindset, or you risk missing out on all the really fascinating stuff :)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@KevinSimler I've started compiling a list of 100 Weirder Things To Believe Than Christianity. There's quite a list :). -
@ckhonson Do you have two or three to whet a guy's appetite?
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@KevinSimler confused by this one. Are you saying ppl try to call doctrine empirical and not absolute? -
@walkerdavide No, just that 90% of religion is non-propositional, e.g., institutional, ritual, etc.
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