amasis, if you get time, would you like to add anything else to our other discussion? That book sounds interesting, but I'm curious as to where you stand on these things, if that's not too foward to ask. Do we want to get into a full-fledged discussion on it on an Adam Pascal Love thread, though? Because I have a feeling the definition of 'god' and 'religion' can get entirely skewed. (Note to Emcee: a spork does not qualify as a holy relic.)
Kidding aside, just to add a little bit: Basically I'm a spiritual person; but one who's not very much into organized religion. I think organized religions are a useful way of getting guidance *sometimes* and a useful way to express and connect with your spirituality *sometimes*. But I also believe the structures were invented by men and when people take them too seriously, a lot of trouble ensues.
It wasn't that I had a bad experience with religions: I grew up in a relatively liberal muslim family ('relative' being a keyword here, because even though we weren't too religious, the place I grew up in still had a very traditional culture irrespective of the people's faith). And then I spent some time in a pretty conservative catholic household in the US, and then I lived for a long time in Boston, among very liberal-minded people. So I've had a lot of opportunities to evaluate my beliefs, I guess. ... But before I got sucked into this anymore, and forget my deadlines entirely, I better go. insomniak - feel free to PM if you want. I love discussing things like this, but a. right now i have to go, and b. maybe not what people want to read when they click on 'Official Adam Pascal Love Thread'.
Then again, I'm talking to a professional threadjacker, so why am I worrying...

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