What is StuartM doing now?  Maybe we can draw him in with all this religion
talk.

In Kevin Smith's movie Dogma, he championed the idea that religion
is a source of a great many problems in the world and that it would help if
we all recognize our religions using a less absolute term:  "beliefs".

My opinion is that the point about God, in all religions, being some sort or
fictitious character designed to strike fear in the masses isn't all true.  Its
certainly
true for Christianity though.  I don't think Buddha or some of the other
Eastern religions
have communicated their God in this way.  Its part of the reason I'm curious
about Eastern
religions.  Its seems positive.  Hindu's believe that they will eventually
become part of
the "great spirit" when they make it there through many reincarnations into a
better,
more stoic, person each life.

David's point on religion is spot on:  taking action, doing something good, is
better
than talking about it.  But I would also say that going to church and the whole
bit is
also a good thing because it may inspire those who choose do this to become
better
people (and to subsequently, take action).

Sorry about all the religion talk.  I bet some of you on the list are puking
right now - wanting a
secular sinister list.

I think that There's Too Much Love is one of the top five songs Belle&Seb has
written.  The
ending to that song is magical.  Crappy B&S content, I know.  There HAS to be
another
single, ep or something in the future because it looks like no activity for
well over the
next year.  Can I keep my interest in this group for that long without
something?

I'm going to Ocean City, Maryland for the remainder of the week to drink beer,
play
golf and chase women!  Oh, and listen to Belle & Sebastian on the beach with my
headphones.

Thanks for a great list everyone.

Paul







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