It could also be that we're all being dreamed by a moth.
It could also be that we're all being dreamed by a moth.
We could very well be someones dream.
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If I'm to be accused of violent thoughts then report me to the Ministry of Love. I seriously question people that are disturbed by and accuse 'others' of such crimethink. In fact, I find it terribly troubling that some people are similarly outraged and in fear of such thoughtcrime making its way into speech. Such labels and attacks against ideas are typically only made by those that wish to silence 'others.' The idea that intolerance for intolerance is itself intolerant is laughable on its face yet disturbingly ubiquitous among bigots themselves.
For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. ~Carl Sagan
No one accused you of violence of thought or venom of words. Besides it's nothing more than impolite. Now I know some young folks think they can be as stupid as they like in forum, name calling, personal insults, etc and it's true they are beyond the immediate bitch slap. So, they feel free. Doesn't make it polite. We have to be somewhat polite in face to face, but not forum, sad fact.
But, you see, I excluded you and Mr. H specifically from what I was mentioning as potentially violent, not yet completely organized, effort against religion. I also likened it to some of the other secular cults in recent history. The ones that tried to wipe out entire peoples.
So, show thin skin if you must. I meant no offense. Mr. H did not seem to take it that way, he said he too would be against such a cult. I expected right minded people to agree about that.
Last edited by Doer; 06-09-2012 at 07:45 AM.
"If we must die, we die defending our rights." Sitting Bull, Shaman of Lakota Sioux http://www.rollitup.org/blogs/353494-doer.htm
"Life is but a momentary glimpse of the wonder of this astounding universe, and it is sad to see so many dreaming it away on spiritual fantasy."
- Carl Sagan
Dude, if the experience if beyond my thinking, by definition, how can I only think I know? Do we only *think* we know the feel of velvet because we cannot describe it scientifically. If I handed you a piece of velvet and your eyes were closed. You'd have an experience, unless you hands were full, missing or had gloves. In other words you were not prepped to feel it. If prepared you will feel the velvet regardless. You may not know what the name of it is, or have never felt it, but it will feel unique.
You suppose my description of the feel of velvet and the value it brings to me must withstand the rigor of debate? That I must prove or at least postulate that my description must match yours, within the puny cauldron of words? About a wordless experience? One that only begins after mind words are ignored?
That's religion and why I don't describe. You can say that I don't know, what I know.
Last edited by Doer; 06-09-2012 at 08:12 AM.
"If we must die, we die defending our rights." Sitting Bull, Shaman of Lakota Sioux http://www.rollitup.org/blogs/353494-doer.htm
I'm a punk for quoting you in context. I guess I'm a punk then. And I never attacked you. Just in awe that you believe we're not born Atheists and that Atheism is a religion. And yet you stamp your feet and refuse to accept facts, even after being presented by other posters. I don't blame you. Faith ignores all evidence.
"If you can't say it clearly, you don't understand it yourself." - John Searle
http://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/514859-afrawfraws-second-grow-journal.html
"If you can't say it clearly, you don't understand it yourself." - John Searle
http://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/514859-afrawfraws-second-grow-journal.html
Humans are subject to mass dilusion. All this self this and self that. Perhaps you should focus on what ALL people see, not just you. I rely on the common observations of all humans. And as for contempt or disdain, I will let you know my position. It is not deity's nor religion I despise. It is the useless logic one must use in order to participate in religion. People are taught from birth, that there are two ways to think, one for the rest of the world, and a completely opposite for the religion. PROBLEM: People, especially in America, use the religion logic for real life scenarios. So even semi-educated people, act very ignorantly when making decisions on who to vote for or what car to buy. Once you stop knowing WHY you believe something or did something, you're a pawn. I see people all the time making assumptions and decisions based on here say and rumors. Sad, really. It's the Blind Faith that ultimately kills the minds of the religious, not the religion, or the deity.
"If you can't say it clearly, you don't understand it yourself." - John Searle
http://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/514859-afrawfraws-second-grow-journal.html
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