On the other hand, not all big ideas are good ideas.
\nIn fact, most big ideas are probably terrible ideas. What do you think
\nis the single worst idea in history?<\/em><\/p>\nWithout question,
\nethical monotheism. The idea of one true god. The idea that our life
\nand ethical conduct on earth determines how we will go in the next
\nworld. This has been responsible for most of the wars and bigotry in
\nhistory.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nSurely, the thoughtlessness of the comment is not a reflection of the
\nquality of the book! The ethical monotheism of the Chrisitian kind
\nurges me to give the man another chance. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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