by Aulus Dionysius Mencius on Tue Nov 25, 2003 9:40 pm
Locate, my friend, allow me to make a little sidenote.
You have often said that you are a non religious person, cfr. previous subjects in this collegium. What strikes me is the fact that, for a 'non-believer', you seem very interested in the phenomenon of religion.
And I know what your answer will be... I am only making conversation. But still...
Back to topic, then.
In my opinion, there are several possible links between philosophy and religion, or people automaticaly make that link.
First of all, you have theology, the philosophical study and foundation of relilous thought.
Furthermore, let me give you an example out of my field of interest, the East.
Confucucianism is, as you might know, a philosophy, a way of life. And yet, many people regard it as a religion. I agree that there are some religious concepts in confucianism, e.g. filial piety, but this only as a means to harmonise society.
Another observation : although it is not regarded as a religion by the Chinese, they do have confucianist temples...
It is a thin line between philos and religio, but there is one nevertheless.
That is my view on these matters.
Vale bene, amici
Aulus Dionysius Mencius
Praefectus Belgicae, Rector of ColMil et Senator