From: INMAN J S <S.Inman-AT-greenwich.ac.uk> Date: Tue, 1 Apr 1997 14:00:26 GMT Subject: Re: LISTEN CAREFULLY I am going to resist the temptation of putting words into the mouth of our dead friends AB and BP. If Luke had actually said in his mail that he was in favour of religion, I would have subscribed to William's rant, as it is it seems on the face of it an over-reaction. Luke was quite right to point out a few things, such as an interest in religion does not make one a christian etc. As for me, well I too am an atheistwho finds religion interesting. Certain areas of religious study are quite rewarding, and an understanding of notions of the sacred are essential to an understanding of Surrealism. However, the distance between Surrealism and religion is immense. Unfortunately Luke spoiled it all by making some damn silly remarks in his counter-rant. So you want to destry Surrealism do you? Is that not a wee bit over-ambitious? Should you not have a rather more secure understanding of it first? And even then, with what power could you? Is it just a joke? Not funny enough! And then there is this curious statement that religion is fundamental to surrealism. Without explanation this is meaningless and easy to dismiss. Worst of all, Luke, you seem to have succumbed to some vulgar and silly notions about Breton and Peret. But at least you made a brave attempt at something. What on earth is Arden Hill on about? Are all his messages going to so empty, so vapid, such drivel? Stuart
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