Have you ever considered the possibility that we are not as a whole dealing with the reality of the physical and spiritual universe. Have ever considered the possibility that we are in fact each so convinced of our own delusions that it prevents us from seeing the true reality of life untainted? Have you ever considered what it would take from you personally to give up your firm grip of delusions and your belief structure in them. What would the universe, earth, humanity, and you look like view by the only truth that exists and matters? NOT WHER YOU ARE COMFORTABLE but, where the truth reins supreme.
Just sick of the same old tired self centered questions posted here. Please take as much time as you would like. Life is not about the point system on Yahoo. I hope to find a single genuine answer.
God's Peace to all that would accept it
2007-10-18 08:23:50 · 14 answers · asked by Old guy 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of course we are all stuck in our own delusions. How could we hope to comprehend the entirety of creation when we can't even understand ourselves!!!
That is why I refuse to follow any organized religion. They end up being more about justifying people's own selfish motives than spirituality. I study them all, and try to pick out the bits of truth here and there and hope I don't get it too wrong.
I don't believe there is a "spiritual map" that leads to enlightenment/salvation (or whatever you want to call it), just little signs here and there.
"The way that can be described
is not the eternal Way.
The name that can be spoken
is not the eternal Name."
-Tao Te Ching
2007-10-18 08:32:36 · answer #1 · answered by bregweidd 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The truth has yet to present itself. Or are you trying to say you already know the truth? What is truth? An illusion created by humanity so that we have some kind of hope to hold onto?
What I hold to be true is because it's what my heart tells me is true.
I think a lot of beliefs are based on perspective and life experience. I consider myself a very open minded person and I'm generally keen to hear why people believe what they do. We shouldn't be trying to convert people - especially if what they believe is harmless. By saying that am I trying to justify my beliefs? In a way perhaps I am but I would never push anyone to believe what I believe. It's as they say: Seek an ye shall find!
2007-10-18 08:38:02 · answer #2 · answered by JD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally don't think we will achieve knowledge of the truth in this life. All of our experiences, all that we have learned, and our own natural personality inclinations affect everything that we see. If we could remove those filters, maybe we could see the "real" truth--but if we remove the filters, we also remove what makes us, us.
To tell the "real" truth, from my life? I want to know the truth--but if it is something that makes me give up all of the good things and pleasures in this life, I'm not sure I would be willing to follow it. Because then, if I were wrong, not only would I be screwed for eternity, but I also would have missed out on everything I could have enjoyed while I was here.
I guess I'm trying to find a middle path.
2007-10-18 08:41:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have considered - and agree - that many people are so convinced of their delusions/beliefs, that they become too stubborn to not only find the truth, but to seek it.
I'll paraphrase Lao Tzu (because I couldn't find the verbatum quote).
When people truly believe in something, they should seek out and learn about everything else with an open mind...and every differing idea they counter will strengthen their previous beliefs.
2007-10-18 08:43:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Truth will set us all free -- but from the 60's "what is truth"
I've always had faith and believed that God and truth are synonomous. Any one with the soul felt feelings that I have is not going to be converted from their faith or lack thereof. Their are variables in the spiritual and physical that none of us can see,
and/or comprehend.Though arguments/questions/discussion may be entertaining, they will never convince the faithful (of any stand) to cross over to the other side.
2007-10-18 08:58:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What truth?
Don't most of us decide what is true by what makes sense to us?
In a perfect world I think we would all accept that there are many roads to eternity. Our creator watches us as we seek to learn and educate ourselves. Watches us as we try to leave something positive behind for our children and our world.
We all live multiple lives in an effort to educate ourselves. We seek love, enlightenment, tolerance, and fulfillment. Gnosticism, Deism, Spiritualism, and Buddhism rolled into one.
This is how I see life, afterlife, spirituality, and God.
2007-10-18 08:44:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hazard that that is precisely what science endeavors to do. Experiments and observations are conducted and results recorded. The result are analyzed, variables eliminated and then experiments are redesigned and retried. Then the hypothesis is published and the results are duplicated ie. others trie the experiments are confirm the observations. What this gives us is a ever expanding view of reality that is confirmed by others.
2007-10-18 08:43:53 · answer #7 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nicely said. Religions dont bring us together. More or less they bring us apart. But non the less, whichever religion brings you to God closest is the right one for you, not for all. Religions are just pathways to God. But, the spirit that we all have inside ourselves are the most important. The love of the spirit in each of us is what the most important. The spirit is what keeps us going. God is in us. Every one of us. If we choose to become more closer to our spirit and love, then we all would be happier. Even one light in the dark can make a difference.
2007-10-18 08:31:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
from time to time, it relatively is because of the fact they actually do care what human beings think of. the certainty that some human beings disagree with them makes them insecure. In different situations it relatively is out of a perception that their "area" would be an progression in the lives of others. In yet different situations that's an argument of attempting to shop human beings from hell, or some thing comparable. Paraphrasing Penn Jillette, in case you notice somebody who's approximately to get hit via a bus, are you going to allow the certainty that they have got not got faith in the bus shop you from attempting to push them out of how?
2016-10-04 02:42:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no delusions and live a usually happy, busy and pretty full life. I see no reason to fill what I have with wishes and dreams and fantasies about death and dying and what that supposedly means. It means I am dead.
God is imaginary.
2007-10-18 08:44:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋