Religion, like any addictive drug, both enhances and softens the human
experience. And both are traps - effective and immediate treatments, yet
roadblocks to all forms of progress. But not all men find the strength to
face their lives without such philosophical and or chemical companions. Not
all strong men find paths to progress. And damn few of those are effective
leaders.

As long as this cruel world issues strength to some and not to others -- via
the luck of the draw, it would seem doubly cruel to deny unfortunate men
their comforting fantasies and formulas.

Clearly, the use and possession of substances should be decriminalized. But
the issue of the dissemination of religion vexes me.

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>What issue of the dissemination of religion?

Well, firstly, I should like to see the Mormons thwarted, in the name of the
law, from showing up on my doorstep. It makes me a little crazy. Perhaps
this is only a personal issue, but then, I am neither normal, nor even well.
I tend towards the crazy and dangerous thoughts of imposing correctness on
those who are off course. I need psychiatric help! I even find myself
compelled to do favors for persons who would never act in kind nor
reciprocate. I had thought that merely becoming aware of one's irrational
habits of thought would create an easy path to healthful thinking. This has
not proved to be the case. It is a bizarre thing, to fear one's self.

>From: "David Lucifer" <david@lucifer.com>
>Subject: Re:virus: Religion, drugs, and the luck of the draw:

>[quote from: aperick@centurytel.net on 2004-10-30 at 19:59:50]
>Clearly, the use and possession of substances should be decriminalized.
>But the issue of the dissemination of religion vexes me.


>What issue of the dissemination of religion?


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