“We're afraid religion will become simply folklore, and that it will disappear.”
Father Gérard Marier
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Well, religion is truly folklore. That does not mean that the stories have to disappear. We still read Greek mythology for numerous good reasons. Perhaps the time is not too far off when we will read Christian mythology for the same reasons. A comprehensive understanding of western civilization requires an understanding of Christian mythology. I know there are plenty of folks like Marier out there fighting against the inevitable outcome, but tilting at windmills is a common human pastime.
Suddenly, I’m feeling very good about the future collapse of religion.
“All religions are ancient monuments to superstitions, ignorance, ferocity; and modern religions are only ancient follies rejuvenated.” Baron d’Holbach (1772).
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:30
You should be, Father Marier, you should be.
Original source of the quotation:
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=987708bc-74fb-4969-979a-134faaf59cc2
April 22nd, 2008 at 14:17
Well, religion is truly folklore. That does not mean that the stories have to disappear. We still read Greek mythology for numerous good reasons. Perhaps the time is not too far off when we will read Christian mythology for the same reasons. A comprehensive understanding of western civilization requires an understanding of Christian mythology. I know there are plenty of folks like Marier out there fighting against the inevitable outcome, but tilting at windmills is a common human pastime.
Suddenly, I’m feeling very good about the future collapse of religion.
Happy Earth Day!
April 23rd, 2008 at 15:55
The crux is that religion is superstition.
“All religions are ancient monuments to superstitions, ignorance, ferocity; and modern religions are only ancient follies rejuvenated.” Baron d’Holbach (1772).