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Summary
This document appears to be page 168 of a manuscript, specifically 'Chapter 8: Faith and Rationality.' The text is a philosophical reflection by an unnamed first-person narrator contrasting the 'mystical high' of religious experience (referencing Martin Buber, Sufism, and Pentecostalism) with the social utility of religious attendance. It discusses concepts such as 'Tzedakah' and 'altruism' (referencing E.O. Wilson). The document bears the Bates stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013668, indicating it was part of a document production for the House Oversight Committee.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Martin Buber | Philosopher |
Mentioned regarding his concept of the 'I-Thou encounter'.
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| E.O. Wilson | Biologist/Author |
Mentioned regarding his theories on the 'biology of altruism'.
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| William James | Philosopher/Psychologist |
Implied by the reference to 'Jamesian brands of ecstatic transcendence'.
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| Author | Narrator |
Unnamed first-person narrator ('It was my belief...', 'I have had...') reflecting on faith and rationality.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Unitarian Universalist |
Mentioned in the context of serving the needy.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Relationships (2)
Author references Buber's 'I-Thou encounter'.
Author considers Wilson's biology of altruism.
Key Quotes (3)
"Attending synagogue or church without the promise of a mystical high seemed like a superstitious rabbit foot rubbing for personal health and safety and a sharing of propitious contacts for social and economic advantage."Source
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"I have had the good feel of what Jews call Tzedakah, the sharing of supplies by the haves for the betterment of the have nots."Source
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"Considering E.O. Wilson’s brand of brain herd biology of altruism gives me a warm feeling about the potentially intrinsic goodness of man."Source
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