[Ilugc] Mukta software and the scientific method (Was Re: Scientific REsearch ...)
- From: venkat83@xxxxxxxxx (Venkatraman S)
- Date: Sun Oct 26 14:38:57 2008
On Sun, Oct 26, 2008 at 2:06 PM, Vamsee Kanakala <vamlists@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I believe religion is a concept invented by humans to be able to deal with
randomness. A placebo, or opiate of the masses. Take your pick.
Unfortunately, a concept that is too prone to be used for the wrong ends by
the wrong people.
+1. EXACTLY Right. Religion (IMHO) is a doctrine - a set of rules laid down
by humans. 'God' is a by-product of it.
I would go on and say that 'God' is a symbolism. There are more ppl around
who are more experienced who can talk about this aspect in greater detail,
but to keep things short (and i might be abrasive here)- 'God' is a SuperMan
to inculcate some virtues in humans - a SuperMan who is cruel and also nice
- this is just symbolism. Idol worship for that matter give a
'materialistic' view to this aspect of SuperMan and make him more
'accessible' by humans.
Religion ,to me, is a beautiful thing; and i cannot phrase it as i strongly
opine that it is a 'feeling'.
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Venkat
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