we could be the oldest civilization in the Galaxy

On 1/26/07, Jake wrote:
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> Pardon me if anyone is offended by this, but I don't think religion
> has any merit here.. At least I would hope not.. Except for in the
> context of discussion about societal issues.. I haven't been in this
> group very long, but I thought this was a "scientific" discussion..
> Religion is only useful as an abstract theory for behavior in my view
> and has nothing to do with actual science.. In fact.. Religion is the
> lack of science.. Basically... "If you can't prove it".. "Worship
> it".. That's just plain____...... Well, I'll just leave it there...
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