Re: virus: Faith and Mortality

David McFadzean (david@lucifer.com)
Tue, 15 Sep 1998 08:33:10 -0600


At 08:46 AM 9/14/98 +0100, Robin Faichney wrote:
>I've previously suggested that fundamentalism is a bit of a
>straw man, not worth taking seriously, but I take that back
>now. Isn't it amazing how much more real something becomes
>when it affects someone you know? :-(

Just to clarify, I don't mean to suggest that this kind of
fundamentalism in typical where I live, in my family (my
uncle converted in his early 20's), or even in the Mormon
church (as far as I know, Mormons in general have no problems
seeking medical help when necessary).

The reason for bringing this up was not so much to make a point,
it was to ask for guidance. What should be done in this kind of
situation? Should we let people believe whatever they want even
if it appears to be self-destructive? Are we really so sure that
we're right and they're wrong? Is that question even meaningful?

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