I think your main point—that selective application of rationality could be dangerous—is true. But the question then is how often is it dangerous? And in what way should we apply rationality? Should we not apply rationality because it could be dangerous? I think the article would have been much better if these questions were brought up, and addressed.
I get the sense that applying rationality is usually more good than bad. Although I don’t really know enough about radical religions to say if it’s true for them too.
I think your main point—that selective application of rationality could be dangerous—is true. But the question then is how often is it dangerous? And in what way should we apply rationality? Should we not apply rationality because it could be dangerous? I think the article would have been much better if these questions were brought up, and addressed.
I get the sense that applying rationality is usually more good than bad. Although I don’t really know enough about radical religions to say if it’s true for them too.