Toying with Dogma
May21
In response to being asked about his own religiosity author Robert J. Sawyer notes:
I’m fascinated by the fact that many skeptics are as dogmatic in their anti-religious beliefs (nothing could convince them that they are wrong) as many religious people are dogmatic in their beliefs.
You can read the whole response here.
SF Gospel has a great review of the book that prompted the question.
I think I’ve got one more book to add to my shelf. The story sounds completely fascinating.
I also agree, having been guilty of such things, with Mr. Sawyer’s take on atheism. It’s one of the key items that led to my frustration with the movement and my eventual departure. Dogma, in my opinion, might be the worst poison in the well for any viewpoint, both Christian and non. Even before turning my life to Christ I had become wary of the dogmatic behaviour of the group of fellow “rationalists.” I felt compelled to, again, seek a group that truly embraced free thought. In hindsight, it should be no surprise that I found what I was looking for in Christ. Although, at the time, it was rather ironic.
