The Clergy Who Lose Faith

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The Clergy Who Lose Faith

#1  Postby VanYoungman » Mar 22, 2010 2:56 pm

It certainly looks like Dan and the lady have started to boil a fascinating pot.

http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfa ... ority.html

Please, if you know any member of the clergy you think this fits, contact Dan. His or her name will be kept in strictest confidence.
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Re: The Clergy Who Lose Faith

#2  Postby GreatApe » Mar 24, 2010 4:10 am

Interesting article! Thanks for providing the link, Van!
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Re: The Clergy Who Lose Faith

#3  Postby RichardPrins » Mar 24, 2010 4:24 am

The paper by Dennett and LaScola is an interesting read.

Also see: nontheism/the-faith-trap-by-richard-dawkins-in-the-washington-post-t3281.html
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Re: The Clergy Who Lose Faith

#4  Postby angelo » Mar 24, 2010 12:11 pm

It would be very interesting indeed if a figure was available of how many of the clergy actually still believe the crap they preach from the pulpit. I imagine the figure would surprise quite a few people.
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#5  Postby Ian Tattum » Mar 24, 2010 12:43 pm

An interesting and humane endeavour! :cheers:
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Re: The Clergy Who Lose Faith

#6  Postby Driftwood » Mar 27, 2010 6:42 am

It's why I couldn't do it anymore. I am always honest with myself and others. The moment I knew that I no longer believed in god, I stepped down and annulled my ordination.
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