Though I disagree with most of what Spinoza says, I think he is close to truth when he writes
I have shown that scripture does not explain things by their secondary causes, but only narrates them in order and style which has most power to move men, and especially uneducated men, to devotion; and therefore it speaks inaccurately of god and of events, seeing that its object is not to convince the reason, but to attract and lay hold of the imagination.
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Especially uneducated men… is this to say that the message of the cross is foolishness, and if indeed it is, It is foolishness to those who are perishing.
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Yes, this is to say we are all dying and the message of the cross is a lie
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Another fascinating quote from Spinoza.
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I thought so too
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(scripture) …narrates in order and style which has most power to move men, and especially uneducated men, to devotion…
In the case of uneducated persons, that is called brainwashing because, in principle, the listeners ARE capable of developing some kind of scepticism, and can come to use their reason.
In the case of children, however, I think that the virginity of their brains prevents them for criticizing what their parents and teachers tell them. That is what I would call brainforming. .-
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I find nothing you have said that I can disagree with. I could only add that to many people the bible is passed as fact from a very young age and as they grow up, questioning its stories is not encouraged
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This Spinoza had a good set of eyes.
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Yes in some areas, not all.
How are you buddy?
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I am well sir. I guess…
I think I mentioned I have adopted another boat in need of restoration. Have been working on it in spurts, the heat has been horrendous. So anytime it clouds up a little I run out there and try to get something done. Even in short bursts and under cloud cover the heat is such you get soaked with sweat down to your knees in a short time. I had to take a day off yesterday and recuperate.
I have a blog thing that probably needs to be weeded and looked after…I’ll get to it I swear!
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You have told me both stories, the horrendous heat and the fibre boat if I recall correctly.
Get it. I guess it’s a gem as they always are
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Well not quite a diamond in the rough, but close. A lot depends on which motor will be the easiest to make work. The entire topside has been wet sanded with 800 grit and 1000 grit and compounded. Have started with the polishing phase.
Go ahead oh divine one! I can see it coming! There’s two opportunites 🙂
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All the best with that rehabilitation work. I will wait to see pics of the finished project
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With that in mind I suppose I should have taken some “before” pics!
…and I forget my manners, how is the Mak this fine day?
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Very well. I can’t complain. The weather is good. Work is manageable and life us good
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An enviable position sir. We should all be so fortunate 🙂
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I know. I am lucky.
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