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

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