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torn between the poles of extreme rationalism and the desire to be convinced by the mysticism itself.
“Those who thus seek to screen an idol from criticism only betray their own suspicions about the worthiness of the totem they worship.”
― The Incredible Shrinking Son of Man: How Reliable is the Gospel Tradition?
― The Incredible Shrinking Son of Man: How Reliable is the Gospel Tradition?
“One swallow does not make a summer, neither does one fine day; similarly one day or brief time of happiness does not make a person entirely happy.”
― The Nicomachean Ethics
― The Nicomachean Ethics
“A truth is not hard to kill, and a lie well told is immortal.” - Mark Twain”
― Nailed: Ten Christian Myths That Show Jesus Never Existed at All
― Nailed: Ten Christian Myths That Show Jesus Never Existed at All
“The presence of those seeking the truth is infinitely to be preferred to the presence of those who think they've found it.”
― Monstrous Regiment
― Monstrous Regiment
“This is the mentality of a cult, in which fantastical beliefs are flaunted as proof of one's piety. That mentality cannot coexist with an esteem for truth, and I believe it is responsible for some of the unfortunate trends in recent intellectual life.”
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Alain de Botton
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A chance to discuss the work of Alain de Botton, especially the latest title, A Week at the Airport. Dates, October 18-24
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A group for fans of the Mysterious Universe podcast and a space to catalog the books referenced and recommended by the show.
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