On Tue, 29 Jul 2014 19:32:55 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 28/07/2014 00:28, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> IMO That is what organised religion is all about. Keeping the masses
>>> in
>>> >their place.
>> Yep.
>>
>> Which is why my reaction these days to people who say they believe is
>> generally one of surprise, especially people whom I consider to be
>> intelligent.
> 
> 
> I don't think that you can equate intelligence with "not believing".
> Believing has to do with Faith. And Faith is not something you can
> instil or teach. It is not logical you either have it or you don't and I
> for one don't.

I don't think it's an equation of belief and intelligence - but belief 
implies a willingness (or even a desire) to not think of something 
rationally and to not examine it too closely.

That's not a trait I associate with people who are intelligent.

Jim
-- 
"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and 
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

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