Unnoticed conviction can still run deep

By Orson Scott Card
Deseret Morning News
Published: Thursday, March 27, 2008 12:29 a.m. MDT
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I'VE LONG BEEN amused and perplexed by parents who proudly announce that they are not going to "force" their religion on their children. "We'll let them decide for themselves when they grow up," they say.

People seem to be so confused about what religion is. Some think of it as an organization formed to accomplish a common purpose — on a scale somewhere between Kiwanis and the Taliban.

Some think of religion as a set of beliefs, with no organization or meetings required.

Some think of religion as the outward manifestation of their inner salvation.

And in the English language we do use the word "religion" in all these ways, so none of these definitions is actively wrong.

I learned the most important meaning of religion when I was in grad school at Notre Dame.

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Here are a few supporting thoughts from another deep thinker:
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Joe Thompson | March 28, 2008 at 3:35 a.m.

Mr. Card, you seem to claim a privileged position to see OTHER people...

Peter | March 27, 2008 at 10:55 p.m.

Hmmm, Anonymous has an interesting perception of Orson's column...

Jim J in Cedar Rapids | March 27, 2008 at 10:11 p.m.