Somewhere in the world stands a great mountain. At the bottom of this mountain sits a person purposely facing away from it so that the mountain appears not to exist--This is an Atheist.
There is another person standing beside the one seated. This person sees the mountain, but refuses to put forth the exertion necessary to find out if it is real-- This is an Agnostic.
On the sloping side of the mountain are those casually climbing, but always in competition with the other climbers. These people always keep their eyes on the path below their feet so they will not stumble and fall behind those whose opinion they covet. They never allow any other to get higher than them as they move with studied order toward a goal that they believe is already fully comprehended--These are those of the "organized religions."
Hurtling over the edge of the cliff on the other side of the summit of the mountain is another person. This person ran all the way to the summit with both eyes shut, so that they could deny the existence of others on the mountain. This person clutches a book or scroll tightly in both hands, so that no other can ever be touched or guided by those hands. From the mouth of this person comes a constant stream of quotations from the writings of others on the mountain; so intent are they, that should their concept of The Creator speak, the words would not be heard--This is the fundamentalist.
Near the summit of the mountain is a ragged person, who hurries upward, but is constantly stumbling, stubbing a toe or bouncing a nose off a solid stone wall. This person seemingly ignores the offered guidance of those behind in the large groups, because both eyes and ears are searching upward for some guidance from whatever has created the abilities of thought and reason--This searcher is one of Seekers.
The Mountain is always there. Each must choose.
2007-02-08 16:53:05 · 7 answers · asked by Terry 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Seems like someone is missing.
2007-02-08 17:00:34 · answer #1 · answered by hisgloryisgreat 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm the one at the top of the mountain.
2007-02-09 00:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts.
Albert Einstein
2007-02-17 00:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am one of the Seekers amen
2007-02-09 01:00:05 · answer #4 · answered by andyt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting, guess I'm a seeker.
I like yeer post.
Peace out.
2007-02-09 00:58:22 · answer #5 · answered by Adia Azrael 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One word: explosives.
2007-02-09 00:58:24 · answer #6 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Chicken Soup for theGulible"
2007-02-09 00:56:45 · answer #7 · answered by Thundercow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋