hold on, just who ARE we trying to convince, jungian thought would have us believe that what we don't like in ourselves, we project those qualities onto others. when we reproach those who don't feel as we do, is that a projection of our own doubts and questions? atheists, you not exempt from this question .........
2007-04-09 14:26:54 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i didn't mean, EXEMPT, i meant that you could be valid in particpating
2007-04-09 14:31:34 · update #1
sorry, i guess you have to be familiar with carl jung to understand what i was getting at
2007-04-09 14:34:30 · update #2
whoa mckensie, where did that come from, you are assuming a lot no?
2007-04-09 14:38:15 · update #3
I agree with you... it's the foundation for the saying "the pot calling the kettle black."
2007-04-09 14:43:58 · answer #1 · answered by Ũniνέгsäl Рдnтsthέisт™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am agnostic and wonder this same thing. People seem to squirm in thier pants and get very defensive with certain questions. I think the squirming comes from knowing deep down we have all doubted at one time and questioned, yet religious society deems this as wrong. So yes I thin its to convince ourselves, reaffirm our beliefs....or should I say thiers...I have no beliefs other than I dont know. I am fine with the fact of not knowing and probably never will know, but most people are not!
2007-04-09 21:33:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not trying to convince anybody. . .I'm already convinced of the truth of my faith. I am here to answer any questions and, to the best of my ability, clear up any misunderstandings that people have about Christ and Christianity.
I have no need to project my inadequacies or fears onto anyone else, since I try to own up to them consciously. The key word in that sentence is "consciously," since one tends to project only those traits onto others which one represses and denies.
Translation: I am a sinner saved by the grace of God and the shed blood of Jesus Christ. I have at least a fair idea of what a rotter I can really be, so I have no need to project my bad and repressed side onto anyone else.
2007-04-09 21:36:40 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every time I pose something in line with Jung I get the kind of answers you are getting. Collective thought is getting to far out for the tactile mind.
I have a deaf and blind dog, good 'ol fellow. I named him Atheist. If he can't smell it or pee on it, it doesn't exist.
After looking at some more answers, it is a good thing my dog is deaf. I may have to start calling him a lot of other names.
2007-04-09 21:46:24 · answer #4 · answered by Tommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Christians want to convert us save we are threatened with eternal hellfire.
The Muzzlems want to convert us or kill us all with IED's. And remind us "Islam will take over".
The Buddhists just come to talk about pure land Buddhisim and Hinayana, and various other sects, PEACEFULLY.
The Hindus just come to speak about the beauty of Lord
Ram and share their beliefs gently and without coercion.
The Atheists are a mixed bunch.
Can't say much about Scientologists.
Pagans just want to burn incense, chronic, chant, and worship nature. What the hell is wrong with that? Seriously. We all could learn from the Pagans.
I'm not trying to convince anyone about anything. I just hate Muzzlems. Period. end. com/
2007-04-09 21:34:40 · answer #5 · answered by icarus p 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that too many atheists would bother with Jungian psychology. I've been teaching psychology for 20+ years, and never bother even mentioning the guy.
2007-04-09 21:35:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If we beleive that we have done Christ a service, we might excuse ourselves from the consequences of our sins? But we inherently run the risk that Christ might say,"I never knew you!" You are very right in your discernment. We as followers of Christ tend to think we are exempt from rebuke by others. You are searching, and the result will be that you have not found Christ, but that He has found you! Thank you.
2007-04-09 21:43:07 · answer #7 · answered by persnicady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jungian thought? Projection of doubts? I don't think so.
If people ask me why I believe, I tell them.
2007-04-09 21:32:09 · answer #8 · answered by supertop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been accused of things that were not true. I honestly looked at the accusations placed against me and had life experiences to prove it was not true. Then I looked at my accuser and found the guilt of his clams in him. It takes one to impose on others. It is what he sees because that is how he sees and identifies things. the just need to give no reply or accusation then and only then it is not found in him. What pours out of ones mouth is what is in that persons heart. Slow to speak and quick to listen. Even Jesus did not answer all the questions asked Him.
2007-04-09 21:34:38 · answer #9 · answered by Dennis James 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even Freud said, "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar".
Sometimes disagreement is just that, not a deeper reflection on the person disagreeing.
What a cop-out to use when ever someone disagrees with you: "Its not me that's wrong, you're projecting!"
Wow!
2007-04-09 21:32:48 · answer #10 · answered by mckenziecalhoun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jungian psychology makes for a good bedtime story - just don't read much into it..
2007-04-09 21:31:43 · answer #11 · answered by Basil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋