>>Nietzsche (amongst others) would argue how you would know your math/logic/whatever fits reality so well. It presupposes you know what reality truly is against which you are checking your observations and methods of measurement. It's a catch-22 with the observer always standing in the way. This topic is too complex for forums like this and I wont try and re-write what other far more eloquent and learned people have written about it.
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>I don't care that there may be some other reality, perceived reality is the only one. As long as the perceived logic, maths and science keep coming up with perceived knowledge which I perceive as fitting that reality, and in it other people perceive it the same way (as proven, logical), I'm fine. If any other reality intrudes, well, the intrusion becomes a part of this one.

The perceived reality in a dream is totally internally consistent and accepted by all in the dream. Do I want to stay in the dream for that reason?


>>Well there are 2 different issues here; one about extra-ordinary experiences in consciousness and one about those that actively preach their religious ideology. The first is about a reality beyond that which can be explained in words or measured and hence is beyond the scientific method. The other is just the way some people are. Why do I know the religious affiliations (or anti-religious feelings) of so many on this forum? Because they have promoted those ideas over and over, albeit not as vigorously as Rick.
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>My take in this matter is that these two groups may not be entirely separate, that the second is initiated by some from the first.

Those in the first group who have such experiences do become members of the second group, no doubt. But I suspect most of those in the first group you never hear from or about.