Hi 3WD:
> > As a matter of curiosity, how do religious experiences as described above
> > differ from aesthetic experiences such as seeing the Grand Canyon or the
> > statute of David for the first time? In other words, do you view
> > aesthetic experiences as DQish also? In fact, are religious and aesthetic
> > experiences only different in name?
>
> Similar but not the same, based on "whatever is considered", divine
> (religion) or beauty (aesthics). But since they only remain a direct
> experience for a instant, who has time to make sure?
For me, the two are inseparable. But, you're right. Who has time to
make sure? One thing you can say about Darwinian evolution: most
scientists (not all) are sure there's nothing divine--or DQ--about it. In
fact, they define themselves by their certainty. You see how this works--
limit the universe to what you think you can explain, then claim that's
the universe. With such narrow mindedness in charge, no wonder
society is in trouble.
Platt
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