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tealinIslamic 'Calvinism'? (BBC article)
"Making money is a sign of God's approval, and this is also similar to what Weber said about the Calvinists."
And also the Victorians and their Social Darwinism, a belief that persists (sometimes disguised) in conservative Christian America (whose religious constituents are largely Calvinist in origin or philosophy) – see? Girard is right: mimetic rivals appear to grow more and more different but actually become more and more the same. You've got a lot in common! Put down those rockets and have a potluck!
Yeah, I don't know nearly enough history or theology to make a valid argument. But I try. Madly flailing in waters way, way out of my depth.
"Making money is a sign of God's approval, and this is also similar to what Weber said about the Calvinists."
And also the Victorians and their Social Darwinism, a belief that persists (sometimes disguised) in conservative Christian America (whose religious constituents are largely Calvinist in origin or philosophy) – see? Girard is right: mimetic rivals appear to grow more and more different but actually become more and more the same. You've got a lot in common! Put down those rockets and have a potluck!
Yeah, I don't know nearly enough history or theology to make a valid argument. But I try. Madly flailing in waters way, way out of my depth.
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whatever man's burden
Date: 2006-03-13 06:27 pm (UTC)