Truth or dare (hell, God, organization, religions, Article)

[PureX]

Originally Posted by Gee Zee

Likewise, you cannot see anything that goes on inside my head either. If you want me to perform a miracle then you will be truely dissapointed. I cannot explain to you in one black and white sentence of all the grey areas of the mind.

The point being that you seem to make lots of assertions about other people and about God, but have no way of backing them up.

Originally Posted by Gee Zee

My "assumptions" about God could be wrong. That is why it is only an assumption. My home page on my website clearly outlines that I, and others, should NOT be followed. I know as much about the mystery as you do, but I see it differently. God is a state of mind, no?

Does it occur to you that it's somewhat rude and insulting to be making such assertions about how other people's minds work, and about their relationship with God, when in fact you have no way of knowing that your assertions are true?

For example, many atheists would be insulted by the assertion that atheism is just another religion. First of all, atheism is not a religion, by definition. It's a philosophy. And secondly, atheism is based on skepticism, which does not have to be taught to human beings, but comes to us naturally through the process of trial and error.

Given the fact that you don't know any more about what happens inside people's minds, or about the nature and existence of God than anyone else, and that other people's ideas and opinions about such things are equally as valid as your own, shouldn't you then give other people's ideas and opinions the same respect as you give your own?

[MysticSang'ha]

Tashe delek and welcome to RF!




Peace,
Mystic

[Gee Zee]

Originally Posted by PureX

The point being that you seem to make lots of assertions about other people and about God, but have no way of backing them up.
Does it occur to you that it's somewhat rude and insulting to be making such assertions about how other people's minds work, and about their relationship with God, when in fact you have no way of knowing that your assertions are true?

For example, many atheists would be insulted by the assertion that atheism is just another religion. First of all, atheism is not a religion, by definition. It's a philosophy. And secondly, atheism is based on skepticism, which does not have to be taught to human beings, but comes to us naturally through the process of trial and error.

Given the fact that you don't know any more about what happens inside people's minds, or about the nature and existence of God than anyone else, and that other people's ideas and opinions about such things are equally as valid as your own, shouldn't you then give other people's ideas and opinions the same respect as you give your own?

It seems to me that it is you, not me, making assumptions. Have you read my books? Do you know my story? Do you know my beliefs? Do your homework before accusing me of anything.

I'm all for intelligent debates, but I'm getting the impression - and I could be wrong - that this is not about my beliefs, but rather your stagnant views on flexibility. What part do you not undrestand?

I - do - not - know ! I - do - not - claim - to - know ! But I do have opinions, just as you do. I don't like dogma - end of story.

You seem to have a philosophy of your own. I'd like to hear it. Enlighten me please.

[kai]

welcome gee zee
i am new here myself but i hope you will enjoy it here as much as i

[Gee Zee]

Thank you MysticSang'ha and kai - woohooooo !!!!!!! You're a newby too Kia.

I hope this party plays pass the parcel LOL

[Feathers in Hair]

Pass the parcel? Ack, I'm clueless!

Just as a heads-up for everyone, please note that the 'Are you new..?' subforum still tends to be more of a discussion area than a debate one. Please know that you one can make debates regarding topics in the debate areas, where they can be properly... er... debated? *running out of adjectives*

And I apologize for not saying hello sooner! Namaste to you!

[zombieharlot]

And hello, Gee Zee! I would've responded earlier, but the title of your thread is misleading. (makes note to look at the category of the thread) I hope you enjoy it here!

[Gee Zee]

Will do FeathersinHair. Sorry, just trying to answer PureX's questions.
Zombieharlot, yeah, I see what you mean, but then again, I guess I'm a bit misleading too.

Thank you both!

[zombieharlot]

For future reference, it's zombieharlot. No caps.

[zombieharlot]

And you're welcome!