The Realm of Reason

"In the vortex of this debate, once the battle lines were sharply drawn, moderate ground everywhere became hostage to the passions of the two sides. Reason itself had become suspect; mutual tolerance was seen as treachery. Vitriol overcame accommodation." - Jay Winik, April 1865

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Religion & Education

So there I was, driving into work this morning. Waiting at a light behind an SUV with surfboards strapped to the top (picture me jealous), I read the bumper sticker affixed to the window: "Religion is a crutch for those who cannot think for themselves."

No longer jealous of this driver, I thought: "If that's correct, then education must be a crutch for those who cannot think for themselves."

(note the correct usage of the "if/then" structure)

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