No, it doesn't sort itself out. I have appreciation for the power of evidence and reason but we are not all about evidence and reason.Johnson wrote:
With a proper appreciation for the power of evidence and reason, religion sorts itself out.
By accusing those of us who have respect for 'gut instinct' and 'intuitive, non-thinking processes' of flaccid thought - you are NOT addressing the underlying state of magical thinking.johnson wrote:
It really is not religion i have a problem with, as that is just the expression of flaccid thought processes. It is the underlying state of magical thinking that has to be addressed.
I agree with you, it does urgently need to be addressed, bearing in mind the state of the world's religions/politics today, as outlined by Sam Harris - but refusing to allow people to explore the inexplicable part of us is to diminish us as human beings.
Anyway, there are no flaccid thought processes in Buddhism - but it is a philosophy which helps us to explore and come to terms with that part of ourselves which causes so much trouble.