David Dyer-Bennet writes: I'd say you accept Pluto on authority, rather than faith. Do we not have faith in authority, then? Religion teaches acceptance of authority, and the importance of authority. I do not believe religion teaches such things. Such importance is perpetuated by religious hierarchies, but are often not inherent in the religion itself. > Your tone on this particular thread is different from what I am > accustomed to reading from you. You really dislike opposition on > this topic, don't you? I'm so used to opposition on this topic I hardly notice it. It's something I've been thinking about for about 40 years, so I'm hearing less and less new, and finding it more and more annoying. I've been thinking about it for almost 20 years, and i hear plenty of new things. I find it curious that you seem to be so deprived. rone -- New from the makers of Li'l Swimmers: Li'l Eaters. Edible underwear that looks just like Mommy's and Daddy's! - Kibo