Is it a possibility that Claire's being brainwashed?

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> CLAIRE

> Dear Ian:

> 

> Yes, I am willing to admit that there is a possibility (a small

> probability) that they are brainwashing me. I am open to many

> possibilities. I am a statistical analyst, and I almost never state

> anything with absolute certainty when I am discussing the results of my

> statistical analyses.

> 

> But I'll tell you that popular sayings among statisticians include: "In

> God we trust. All others bring data" and "Statistics means never having

> to say you're certain". The American Statistical Association sells

> t-shirts with these sayings on them.


Martin-
What are your (mathematical?) reasons for not believing in any of the
other world's currently popular deities?  You've admitted that your
upbringing and environment have played an important role in your choice
of religion.  Just because you've been hearing that "Jesus is Lord"
since you were born and you're always surrounded by believers and church
songs are fun doesn't mean that Christians are right.  You're probably
much better in math than I, but just because a lot of people believe
something, it doesn't make it anymore mathematically probable. 
Otherwise, the Muslims or Buddhists would be more correct than the
Christians.

Many of us on the list empathize with your situation with your family,
friends and church functions.  I know it's not easy to stand up for your
non-belief when surrounded by believers.  I was raised Catholic and have
since found out what kind of tolerance people really have for
non-believers - and it ain't pretty.  But, I'm free now; free from
church-imposed guilt.

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