i think the issue is that a lot of people *don't* know the difference and/or don't maintain it. it seems from your post -- unless i misread it -- that that might include yourself. that's something we can actually talk about, isn't it? as opposed to whether or not someone is stupid to believe in god?
and if we do agree there's a difference, an important one (or two or whatever), then what's the issue here?
j
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