Secularism Requires A Leap of Faith, Too

The Baltimore Sun ^ | 1/17/02 | Alexander E. Hooke

[BlueCrab]

LEARNING THAT more than 6 million Jews perished in Nazi concentration camps, numerous survivors understandably became atheists. For many others, their religious beliefs were surprisingly strengthened.

Are those who have been subjected to the cruelties of their fellow humans also victims of their own self-delusion and manipulation by clever priests? Yes, according to philosopher Crispin Sartwell.

[BlueCrab]

Found this one in the Baltimore Sun, interesting take on Nietzsche, etc. Where's Kierkegaard when you need him?... GO TERPS!!!

[warpsmith]

thanks for the post. as a secular type, can't say I agree with much of the article, but quite interesting. BTW, GO BLUE DEVILS (9 hours til game time).

[Heartlander]

Great post!

and a big "backatcha" bump!

[BlueCrab]

Well, being on the secular side myself, back to B-Ball- anyway you look at it, its gonna be a great game. May the best team win...

[BlueCrab]

You bet backatcha!

You gotta love it.

[Valin]

Nietzsche, an inspiring thinker and vociferous critic of Judaism and Christianity, would share Mr. Sartwell's skepticism.

And he ended up in an insane asylum.

[Fish out of Water]

Interesting