Hi sylo
I have a question for you, since what you wrote above seems to tie in to something I've observed: Do you think your attitudes to gods/religions would be different if you had had become disillusioned with them earlier in life?
I find that people who become agnostic/atheist as adults make this a bigger part of their identity than people who changed earlier, or really never believed to begin with. Personally I am an atheist, but it's not really a big deal for me since I have never believed in gods and such things beyond 11/12 years old. For me growing out of religion was no different to simply growing up. But I have friends who became atheists as mature adults and they seem to have a different, often more hostile, attitude.
Anyway, I liked your post. Traveling really does broaden the mind. As much as I realise intellectually that each person is a unique biochemical and psychological mix I never really comprehend people who don't like to travel for pleasure and excitement.
Your post, like quite a few on this board always remind me of that movie were some guy gets a birthday present from his brother (I think) that is a contract with a company that provides exciting real life fantasy experiences. But the lines between fantasy and reality and danger/safety are blurred. Didn't see the whole movie. Came in maybe 1/3 in, but still rate it as one of the best movies I've seen. Anybody remember the name based on my admittedly sparse description?
I have a question for you, since what you wrote above seems to tie in to something I've observed: Do you think your attitudes to gods/religions would be different if you had had become disillusioned with them earlier in life?
I find that people who become agnostic/atheist as adults make this a bigger part of their identity than people who changed earlier, or really never believed to begin with. Personally I am an atheist, but it's not really a big deal for me since I have never believed in gods and such things beyond 11/12 years old. For me growing out of religion was no different to simply growing up. But I have friends who became atheists as mature adults and they seem to have a different, often more hostile, attitude.
Anyway, I liked your post. Traveling really does broaden the mind. As much as I realise intellectually that each person is a unique biochemical and psychological mix I never really comprehend people who don't like to travel for pleasure and excitement.
Your post, like quite a few on this board always remind me of that movie were some guy gets a birthday present from his brother (I think) that is a contract with a company that provides exciting real life fantasy experiences. But the lines between fantasy and reality and danger/safety are blurred. Didn't see the whole movie. Came in maybe 1/3 in, but still rate it as one of the best movies I've seen. Anybody remember the name based on my admittedly sparse description?