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To: RonF
No, it's just that one man's religion is another one's superstition.

Now that was my point. By admitting every belief and/or religion it appears as if they tink superstition is a good thing and is somehow required to join the scouts.

Oh, and walking under a ladder or seing a black cat requires a belief in a higher power. I mean what else could be able to cause the bad luck?

135 posted on 01/03/2003 4:11:26 PM PST by BMCDA
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To: BMCDA
Now that was my point. By admitting every belief and/or religion it appears as if they tink superstition is a good thing and is somehow required to join the scouts.

They believe that some kind of spiritual belief is necessary for the proper development of young people, either as student or teacher. If you choose to classify "spiritual belief" as equivalent to superstition, you are welcome to your opinion.

136 posted on 01/03/2003 4:15:35 PM PST by RonF
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To: BMCDA
Oh, and walking under a ladder or seing a black cat requires a belief in a higher power. I mean what else could be able to cause the bad luck?

I assume you mean that "walking under a ladder or seeing a black cat and believing it will bring bad luck requires a belief in a higher power"

Actually yes, when you think of it. To believe *that,* you must believe that there is something controlling/directing events in response to your or other creatures' actions that is bigger than you. Otherwise something as innocuous as a black cat crossing your path, or walking under a ladder would be meaningless as concerns superstition.

147 posted on 01/03/2003 4:53:21 PM PST by Terriergal
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To: BMCDA
Or am I agreeing with you?
149 posted on 01/03/2003 4:56:03 PM PST by Terriergal
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