RE: Radio-theology

["Stabin, Michael" <michael.g.stabin@vanderbilt.edu>]

>I knew that within the radsafe religion there was a major denomination

(the ALARA sect) who devoutly believe that any radiation exposure, no

matter how low, would result in some degree of harm. I was not aware

that there also existed an opposing sect who believe that any degree of

radiation exposure, no matter how high, could have no harmful

consequences. 



The latter is not a fair assessment. There is a group that believe

firmly that low levels of radiation are absolutely not harmful. Both

groups ignore evidence to the contrary of their entrenched positions. I

contend (only as a list member, not moderator) that honest observers

will admit that more information is needed before this debate is

resolved.





Mike



Michael G. Stabin, PhD, CHP

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Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences

Vanderbilt University

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