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Re: Oldest Bible (Codex Sinaiticus) Now Online

intellectuallycurious — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:53:35 -0000

Whatever the reason, I am certain it isn't about maintaining authority.

Re: Financial Scandal Rocks Italian Baha’i Community

intellectuallycurious — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:06:01 -0000

Last 2 posts above are Great, but Where would/will we be w/o criticism, questioning and at least a healthy mote of doubt? I shudder to think... but I suppose there would be many more here challenging free-speech and press.

Re: Individual Baha’is Ignoring NSA Directive on Iran

intellectuallycurious — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:25:10 -0000

I have read this entire and exhausting back and forth and explication of hypocrisy and failure to call a spade a spade (an unfortunate recurring theme that is worthy of its own post), and I think it is a useful episode to highlight an institutionalized pathology that we are all likely aware of:

Criticism is unacceptable. There is something wrong with whomever is the critic. There can be nothing wrong with whatever is the object of the criticism.

So much for intellectual curiosity and independent investigation if it takes you to a divergent conclusion...

Re: Oldest Bible (Codex Sinaiticus) Now Online

intellectuallycurious — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:22:23 -0000

If misinterpretation occurs, then there will be discussion. I wonder which will be more problematic.

Re: Oldest Bible (Codex Sinaiticus) Now Online

intellectuallycurious — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:15:42 -0000

What reason could Possibly justify the fact that every primary source is not available, right now, to everyone who wishes to see it?

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