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Old 05-19-2003, 03:28 AM   #11
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agnostics and athiests (which fuundies have a hard time understanding are two distinct groups).
Actually so do agnostics and atheists. There are several significantly different definitions within the Ag/At coomunity as well.

It's often more a matter of terminology preference than actual substance.

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In my experience you cannot say anything globally about a fundamentalist’s brain. They (like everyone) seem to have the ability to compartmentalize things.
For instance, I know lots of engineers that have no problems being very practical minded and rational. However, if you get them into specific subject areas, they have wildly irrational views.
Just some areas of their (and everyone’s) thoughts are off limits to rational inquiry.
It is fun to find your own areas that are off limits!
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Old 05-19-2003, 04:33 AM   #13
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They (like everyone) seem to have the ability to compartmentalize things.
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However, if you get them into specific subject areas, they have wildly irrational views.
Just some areas of their (and everyone’s) thoughts are off limits to rational inquiry.
I recommend the Political Discussions forum here to you.


Not to mention any thread with the Atkins Diet, circumcision, or the G-spot.
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Old 05-19-2003, 05:27 PM   #14
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For instance, I know lots of engineers that have no problems being very practical minded and rational. However, if you get them into specific subject areas, they have wildly irrational views.
Hey, I resemble that remark !
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