Cosmically, I seem to be of two minds. The power of materialist science to explain everything — from the behavior of the galaxies to that of molecules, atoms and their sub-microscopic components — seems to be inarguable and the principal glory of the modern mind. On the other hand, the reality of subjective sensations, desires and — may we even say — illusions, composes the basic substance of our existence, and religion alone, in its many forms, attempts to address, organize and placate these. I believe, then, that religious faith will continue to be an essential part of being human, as it has been for me. | |
— John Updike | |
From the article: “Testing the Limits of What I Think and Feel“ | |
Found at one of the blogs I follow: The Bully Pulpit | |
Located at: www.jrbenjamin.com | |
The specific post is at: http://jrbenjamin.com/2015/01/17/john-updike-what-i-believe/ | |
[A site well worth visiting… — KMAB] | |
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2014 | Pride And Remembrance |
2013 | Repeating Bad Memories |
2012 | No Sooner |
2011 | Just Cheesy! |
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Archive for February 7th, 2015
Of Two Minds
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