BigJimLittleJim
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Johnsonontheleft said:Is it possible to be religious AND be intelligent?
In certain echelons of society it would be positively stupid not to nail your religious colours to the relevant religion.
For example, to become the president of the USA, then you'd best be a believer, or it's not going to happen.
Equally many other countries in the world demand this of their political leaders - no need to give any more examples, it would probably be easier to name the countries who do have a leader who is a non-believer.
Further, cultural intelligence allows for a membership of a religion without meaning you are unable to rationalise the facts - simply don't address the issue et voila, life goes on swimmingly.
Personally, I respect someone more for being brave enough to question religion, and stick to their principles, but you can also be a clever "coward" (or survivor perhaps), not everyone is prepared to fight against the God Botherer's.
Happily religious beliefs are going the way of the dinosaurs in many cultures the world over, so the long term trend is positive for humanity :)