01-08-2009, 07:21 PM
(01-08-2009, 02:57 AM)Bring4th_Steve Wrote: I love your response.. It really drives home where I was fumbling for words... Thank you!
Steve
I agree! I think many do polarize via the vehicle of religion...but oftentimes it's despite the rigid doctrine, rather than because of it. The true seeker will eventually use the religion as a catalyst, rather than being restricted by it.
I think it can work both ways...many religions are of mixed polarity...certainly the authoritative doctrines were often rooted in STS attempts to control the masses...so just as some may polarize to STO via religion, others may polarize to STS. And many others stay firmly rooted on the fence, I would surmise.
BTW, I am loving all the responses, from everyone! I'm sort of on a high, just drinking in all these delightful, insightful comments from all these wonderful, loving people!
