X-Message-Number: 14086 From: "Dani" <> Subject: RE: CryoNet #14078 - #14085 Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 15:30:30 +0200 Re:#14085 I agree that we all need to be careful to insure that prospects do not develop the impression that being pro-cryonics is anti-spiritual/religion in any sense. But I would like to think that those associated with Cryonics would generally be regarded as highly rational, critical thinkers, not prone to endorse the plethora of paranormal claims out there. We're regarded as being fringe enough as it is. Best regards, Scott Badger As an Orthodox Jew (Conservadox really) and believer in cryonics I must say that it baffles me that these two viewpoints might somehow be seen as mutually exclusive. Whilst I believe in a creator of the universe and all that that implies (basically ethical monotheism) I also believe that the bodies we've been given are up to us and only us to improve upon (and a fine job we've been doing - why just today I read about cell manipulation bringing sight to the blind (http://www.msnbc.com/msn/432037.asp). And if there's a reasonable chance that we can continue to enjoy life - albiet with a minor recess of a number of decades - than by all means why not go for it? Mind you, and as I've stated in this newsletter before, the basic stance of today's Jewish Orthodoxy is for all intents and purposes opposed to cyronics. But keep in mind, 30 years ago this same body was opposed to open heart surgery on the grounds that it was untested and to Scott's earlier reference "Mayan" in approach. As far as paranormalacy in concerned I suspect that the suspendee who wakes up 50 years hence- whether he's experienced anything paranormal or not - will probably still hold on to his or her beliefs. Ain't diversity grand? Dani Kollin Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=14086