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From: Jim Mortellaro <Jsmortell@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 19:27:10 EDT
Fwd Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 08:59:56 -0400
Subject: Re: Abduction Theology


 >From: Leanne Martin <leanne_martin@hotmail.com>
 >To: updates@globalserve.net
 >Subject: Abduction Theology
 >Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 19:05:47 PDT

 >Hi Listers,

 >There seems to be an ever more growing (and dangerous)
 >phenomenon appearing on this and other lists that, for wont of
 >any existing term I have labelled "Abduction Theology".

 >Like any 'established religion' its adherants tend to vilify any
 >one questioning its foundations, structure, beliefs or even its
 >methodologies.

 >It strikes out at those who seek the truth by 'daring' to ask
 >any serious questions or ask people to think clearly about what
 >is thrust at  them.

 >Is the earth still flat?

 >Does the universe still revolve around the earth?

 >Of course not and we know this now because people had dared to
 >think and ask rather than what was rammed down their throats.

 >Stop "Abduction Theology" before it becomes "Abduction
 >Fundamentalism".

 >Regards,
 >Leanne  ];-)
 >(Stirring the possum as ever.)

If by "abduction theology" you mean someone or ones whose belief
systems, or paradigms, cause them to lean in that direction as
an explanation for their experiences or the experiences of
others, then you are quite wrong, as there is also the same
reaction on the opposite side.  Then should there be an
accusation of anti abduction theology, or are you having a
headache?

Should we then request those who do not have that belief system
to cease and desist in their efforts to refute those who do
believe? And does belief of unbelief constitute a religion or a
theology?  And more to the point, are you accusing believers of
vilification by virtue of your opposing view or that the
opposing view exists?

This is unclear to me.  Perhaps it's that swamp gas
regurgitating in a tummy full of Gripple(!)(?).

And what do you mean by "vilify?"  To vilify is to MALIGN or to
slander. Does belief in a subject and defending it cause you to
accuse these of slander?  The contrasting words are to
compliment, to honor.  OK, I honor all those of you who proclaim
not to have truth, but a damned good opinion.  The rest of you
who claim to have the truth can go fish.

I vilify you.  I slander you.  I do not respect you.  But I will
consider allowing you to date me. Females only need apply.  Just
don't tell my wife I aksed.

Jim