Originally posted by Thundar
*you go by your definitions, and ill go by mine..my friend..😉
Actually, no.
People seem to not have the understanding that Dictionaries like American heritage do not properly define major abstract concepts.
Adam's definition is much more correct and comes from a source that deals with the intellectual intricacies of a concept such as religion.
Thus, this is not a "to each his own" deal.. You definition is grossly inadequate.
Originally posted by Nellinator
However, the Encyclopedia of Philosphy is not the end all and there are differing views on the definition of a religion. Buddhism can easily fall into many.
The Encyclopedia of Philosophy is written by specialist authors, edited by a comittee of specialists in the field, and peer-reviewed; it may not be definitive, but it is authoritative.
Originally posted by Adam_PoE
The Encyclopedia of Philosophy is written by specialist authors, edited by a comittee of specialists in the field, and peer-reviewed; it may not be definitive, but it is authoritative.
*..as is the American Heritage dictionary...whose lexicographers exstensively study the english language..and its morphologies....come on..is it really that confusing..😕
*but in the context of this debate..we still dont want to forget how ones god defines religion as well. in christianity..according to scriptures..anything one follows instead of the god of the bible becomes their religion or god.
*in secular belief systems..there is no spiritual god..so then of course the government becomes god...so regardless of what philosphical books or definitions either of us posts..the primary definitions we get, will always be given or defined by the god that we follow...my friend..😉
Originally posted by Symmetric Chaos
that makes absolutely no sense
American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source god
def: God
A being conceived as the perfect, omnipotent, omniscient originator and ruler of the universe, the principal object of faith and worship in monotheistic religions.
The force, effect, or a manifestation or aspect of this being.
A being of supernatural powers or attributes, believed in and worshiped by a people, especially a male deity thought to control some part of nature or reality.
An image of a supernatural being; an idol.
One that is worshiped, idealized, or followed: Money was their god.
A very handsome man.
A powerful ruler or despot.
*according to the lexicographers who compile the American Heritage dictionary...who exstensively study morphologies and common meaning of english words.. it makes plenty of sense my friend..😉
Originally posted by Thundar
American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source god[b]def: God
A being conceived as the perfect, omnipotent, omniscient originator and ruler of the universe, the principal object of faith and worship in monotheistic religions.
The force, effect, or a manifestation or aspect of this being.
A being of supernatural powers or attributes, believed in and worshiped by a people, especially a male deity thought to control some part of nature or reality.
An image of a supernatural being; an idol.
One that is worshiped, idealized, or followed: Money was their god.
A very handsome man.
A powerful ruler or despot.
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That still doesn't make the government automatically the God of a secular society. I happen to not idealize or worship my government.
Anything can be person's god (hell pyromaniacs have been known to call fire their god)
Originally posted by Thundar
*according to the lexicographers who compile the American Heritage dictionary...who exstensively study morphologies and common meaning of english words.. it makes plenty of sense my friend..😉
And there are so many better definitions by people wh oactually study the MATERIAL, and not a language.