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____/ Homer on Wednesday 06 Jul 2011 15:20 : \____
> Verily I say unto thee, that Roy Schestowitz spake thusly:
>>
>> What troubles me sometimes is that to some people taking fantasy away
>> (based on false promises like life after death) is a horrifying
>> experience
>
> So don't take it away, but let people believe whatever they want. After
> all, death is an inevitability, so it really doesn't make any difference
> either way. If there is an afterlife then those who believe in it will
> be vindicated upon death. If not then they won't exactly be concious to
> suffer the trauma of their delusion, will they?
>
>> which does lead me to wondering if that alone (no hellfire and other
>> sorts of blackmail) is something worth keeping for the mentally-feeble
>> (some of whom are people I love).
>
> If you love them then you should respect their dignity, and not presume
> they're feeble-minded just because they believe in something you don't.
What if they teach children about Hell (and "Heaven")?
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~~ Best of wishes
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