Michelle Bachmann

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by joeydb

If you hear voices in your head, that's probably schizophrenia or a bad drug trip, and both are good reasons to see a doctor.

I didn't see the original quote, but I would think there is a difference between someone saying "God spoke to me" versus "God has made His will known to me", and that would have to be a feeling, presumably of inspiration towards the doing of good works for others.

does someone need to read the bible to have inspiration towards the doing of good works for others? cant you just come up with that because homo sapians have advanced brains?

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

does someone need to read the bible to have inspiration towards the doing of good works for others? cant you just come up with that because homo sapians have advanced brains?

Of course. But intelligence alone doesn't predispose one toward benevolent action. There have been a lot of smart evil people too.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by joeydb

Of course. But intelligence alone doesn't predispose one toward benevolent action. There have been a lot of smart evil people too.

Joey, I agree with that...it's not intellect but one's moral compass that dictates behavior....but belief in one specific deity is not the determining factor either.