I have been musing on this and would like to hear what you think. I see that we were given answers to questions that we had not asked beginning at childhood and these answers we were given effected our outlook upon things. My question is, don't we fail at life if we don't question these answers? If there is truth shouldn't we find it for ourselves using every available resource?
2007-03-19 15:38:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sunman: That is very insight-full. Thanks.
2007-03-19 15:59:57 · update #1
"I can live with doubt and uncertainty and not knowing. I think it is much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers that might be wrong." --- Richard Feynman
2007-03-19 19:13:38 · answer #1 · answered by cosmicyoda 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Sure. It's always good to find things out for yourself. The only problem with that is that most resources are biased. Sometimes people need verification or clarification. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, here is a place to discuss them. If you feel that you need to explore some of the answers given, good for you. The more you seek knowledge, the more you know, and a better person you will become.
That being said, some people don't want to look things up for themselves and want quick answers. That's ok too. It's up to the person how they want to seek out the answers to their questions.
2007-03-19 22:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think everyone comes to a point in their lives where the belief system given to them is questioned. It is a normal part of maturing. As a young adult questions a parent's belief system or mythology, they must come to the conclusion one way or another that either they accept or reject that which was taught in childhood. If a parent teaches something that they do not really believe, It will be very evident to the child. It then becomes myth and not believable. If, however the child sees the belief system to be true and relevant in the parent's life, and it can be verified by the child. As that child examines it in the cold light of adulthood, that person sees the truth in the life of parent and therefore in himself. The young adult can now continue to adhere to that belief system.
2007-03-19 23:03:27 · answer #3 · answered by Yo C 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My philosophy exactly! Children are told fairy tales for simplicity's sake. But there comes a time in everyone's life to ask the same questions again and to find the real answers as adults. Not Mother Goose, Away in a Manger, Little Red Riding Hood answers. But real scientifically grounded, factual answers. It is everyone's responsibility to try.
2007-03-19 22:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by Gene Rocks! 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we should each examine what we are taught. The problem is that truth is not always absolute. Once emotions and perceptions are involved the truth becomes blurry, in such matters we need to seek our own personal truths. My personal truth will never be the same as your personal truth because we each have had our own unique experiences.
2007-03-19 22:52:20 · answer #5 · answered by hazydaze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like sunman and Yoda said...
I have tried with my mother and my sister to make them see that they are the result of their mother's mother etc!!! It is starting to sink in and they are a little more forgiving but I tell you it is super hard to get them to fully see it!
anyway....
I say... don't believe anything until you know it! Once you know it (the force) then you can create / believe whatever you like. The power is yours!
2007-03-20 04:10:42 · answer #6 · answered by James 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we inherit the false conclusions, misconceptions and mistaken notions of our parents, just like they did of their parents, etc, etc. The bible speaks of the 'sins' of the forefathers being passed on to the third
and fourth generation.
Each generation has the opportunity to be the one to wake up and break the chain. This is one tradition
we must not hand down to the children.
2007-03-19 22:54:40 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I would call it failure. However, if one does not think the answer is correct and/or wants to learn more about a questions/answer they should use resources available to them.
2007-03-19 22:43:56 · answer #8 · answered by Jo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we all have our own truth one way or another. if you are willing to accept without the research then it is acceptance,for others it is a journey or quest as they seek for more and some seek for nothing. ideally we should find truth but not everyone will,wither way i don't think there is anything wrong with either option barring some extremeties.
2007-03-19 22:44:38 · answer #9 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but if you are looking for a spiritual answer than you must be looking at spiritual things in a spiritual way. You can not use only your mind and your eyes. You must also use your heart (spirit) Good luck with your search.
2007-03-19 22:43:31 · answer #10 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I teach my kids what I believe and why. I also told them other people don't believe like I do. I will not tell them something is truth that's not truth.
How can someone grow up and find truth without any basis for truth?
2007-03-19 22:43:19 · answer #11 · answered by supertop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋