The Science of Religion.
Posted on: April 1, 2008 - 8:57pm
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The Science of Religion.
Great article from the Economist.
http://www.economist.com.hk/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10875666
Taxation is the price we pay for failing to build a civilized society. The higher the tax level, the greater the failure. A centrally planned totalitarian state represents a complete defeat for the civilized world, while a totally voluntary society represents its ultimate success. --Mark Skousen
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I especially found the last part of not receiving the effects of placebos quite enlightening. I don't know if I like that or not, but it does make ya think.
“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” Yoda
I hoping they will design experiment to see how true the people who claim belief really believe. Also, how much what people believe is affected by peer pressure.
Taxation is the price we pay for failing to build a civilized society. The higher the tax level, the greater the failure. A centrally planned totalitarian state represents a complete defeat for the civilized world, while a totally voluntary society represents its ultimate success. --Mark Skousen
I am pretty sure my stepdad doesn't believe, but he just goes to church because my mom makes him and he is fulfilling social obligations. I think there are a ton of people like that out there. A lot of people who don't really question the whole thing all that much and just go with the flow because it is acceptable, seen as normal, and provides a sense of community versus the ostracism of directly stating your lack of belief to your circle of friends, family, and acquaintences.
“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” Yoda