But if subjective pietism is not the real crux of this all-important Gospel, if it is instead belief in the plan of salvation, how are we not dealing with "salvation by (cognitive) works" and Gnosticism (salvation by special knowledge)? Fundamentalists hotly deny it, but isn't it finally a matter of believers in the right religion being saved and everyone else being disqualified?
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PIRSIG On any mechanical repair job ego comes in for rough treatment. You're always being fooled, you're al... ROBERT M. PIRSIG I talked yesterday about caring, I care about these moldy old riding gloves. I smile at them flying ... ROBERT M. PIRSIG The machine itself receives some of the same feelings. With over 27,000 on it it's getting to be som... ROBERT M. PIRSIG Not everyone understands what a completely rational process this is, this maintenance of a motorcycl... ROBERT M. PIRSIG In a car you're always in a compartment, and because you're used to it you don't realize that throug... ROBERT M. PIRSIG Actually I've never seen a cycle-maintenance problem complex enough really to require full-scale for... ROBERT M. PIRSIG I will never be at ease while watching the sunset, knowing our stories will never end with the same ... ROBERT M. DRAKE Kad jedna osoba pati od iluzije, to se naziva poremećenošću uma. Kad mnogo ljudi pati od ilu... ROBERT M. PIRSIG The fact that they were there as students presumed they did not know what was good or bad. That was ... ROBERT M. PIRSIG Look deeper through the telescope and do not be afraid when the stars collide towards the ... ROBERT M. DRAKE Although the French appellation system has its roots in the 1923 system created in Chateauneuf-du-Pa... ROBERT M. PARKER, JR. I like white wine when it's young and vigorous. I don't think you should cellar white wine a... ROBERT M. PARKER, JR. As far as vintage Champagne goes, I loved 1990; it's a great, great vintage. I bought a lot of 1... ROBERT M. PARKER, JR.