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  Re: An example of confirmation bias?  
From: Stephen
Date: 11 Jul 2009 13:13:23
Message: <3mhh551r5hsh2uem2bti8q74k93349to2i@4ax.com>
On 11 Jul 2009 12:01:07 -0400, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>
>Well, assuming it were true, I would agree that worship would be 
>inappropriate, but marvel/honour of someone who created something that 
>complex?  

Marvel, yes.

>Some people honour those who create things that demonstrate a 
>high degree of knowledge or experience, so why not?

I suppose it depends on the meaning of honour. You can honour elders for their
age and wisdom which is a good thing, mostly but I would not honour someone like
Hussein or Hitler if they had reached an old age. Except maybe out of fear. ;)
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Regards
     Stephen


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