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From: dennis.l.erlich@support.com
Subject: *Make that SP-4?*
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gerdw@cougar.vut.edu.au (David Gerard)

>I still hold that all religious cosmologies must be interpreted
>metaphorically and in context. Not that that means they mean anything
>beyond that. But I'm trying not to make fun of pinstripes and Gorilla
>Goals and silly stuff like that. I quoted OT7-48 because I consider
>it a free speech issue.
>
>Look: when I think 'religionist' these days, I try to think beyond
>fundamentalists. I think of, for example, an Anglican priest I know
>who is smart, believes bits, doesn't believe others and follows as
>best he can the good bits in the Jesus message. He's not going to
>convert me ... but he's thoroughly earnt my respect, because he's a
>good and sincere person. I don't see why Scientology can't evolve to
>that state. It's a way off, but I don't see why it isn't possible.
 
    Only because you haven't read much scieno policy.  I'd post 
    it and show you, if I still had rights.
    
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