Freethinker: : one that forms opinions on the basis of reason independently of authority; especially : one who doubts or denies religious dogma
By all means let's be open-minded,
but not so open-minded that our brains drop out.Richard Dawkins, in "Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder,"
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Woo hoo! Happy New Year!
But hopefully the American voters won't be stupid by allowing someone else to be elected again who thinks God talks to him and tells him to invade defenseless countries.
Cyberkitten, our choices are so crappy. This has turned into a campaign of who loves Jeeezus most instead of who can run a country the best. Huckabee is a "charmer" with the typical Baptist "fluttering" of the eyelids and lashes, flirting with voters and seeming like their best friend. Most voters don't even pay attention to where candidates stand on the important things, and is why we always end up in such a mess. If people could put aside their religious beliefs, and use their brains and really think about who is most intelligent and qualified in ALL the areas of a President's job, then that would really be a "miracle".
But hopefully the American voters won't be stupid by allowing someone else to be elected again who thinks God talks to him and tells him to invade defenseless countries.
I can't help but admire your optimism..... [grin]
ReplyDeleteCyberkitten, our choices are so crappy. This has turned into a campaign of who loves Jeeezus most instead of who can run a country the best. Huckabee is a "charmer" with the typical Baptist "fluttering" of the eyelids and lashes, flirting with voters and seeming like their best friend. Most voters don't even pay attention to where candidates stand on the important things, and is why we always end up in such a mess. If people could put aside their religious beliefs, and use their brains and really think about who is most intelligent and qualified in ALL the areas of a President's job, then that would really be a "miracle".
ReplyDeleteI agree with you wholeheartedly.
ReplyDeleteBut the pessimistic side of me thinks that that won't happen.
Still, Happy New Year to you too!