Why is beating others over the head so attractive?

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while the writers's grammar and spelling indicates a third grade education and lack of spell check abilities.

How can I take you seriously when you insert an extra S in there???


Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

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Did you ever read "Flatland"?

It's a classic of sorts, mostly among math geeks.

never heard of it, I'll find it and see if you're mocking me or if it's a good read..


heck, I like math, and I'm a geek, and....what was that 3rd thing...?

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

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heck, I like math, and I'm a geek, and....what was that 3rd thing...?

Literacy.

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>How can I take you seriously when you insert an extra S in there???

Skitt's Law in action.

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Well stated. I came here 2 years ago with the sole purpose of posting positive Christian messages. I thought maybe one a week would be an easy goal and would stimulate my Scriptural research and study. My first post was attacked so viciously it made my heart pound. So, I changed my goal.

I decided I would use SC as my personal channel for growth and therapy. That path has many, many options for me.

In other words, you're beating people over the head with your beliefs.

Nothing "positive" about it in my book -- I used to be a Christian and I know the essence of what it is: believe what I believe, or rot in hell forever. To me, that's a subtle form of hate (not-so-cleverly disguised as "love"), and quite worthy of contempt.

Keep it comin', Stevebabin.

Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up.

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Well stated. I came here 2 years ago with the sole purpose of posting positive Christian messages. I thought maybe one a week would be an easy goal and would stimulate my Scriptural research and study. My first post was attacked so viciously it made my heart pound. So, I changed my goal.

I decided I would use SC as my personal channel for growth and therapy. That path has many, many options for me.

In other words, you're beating people over the head with your beliefs.

Nothing "positive" about it in my book -- I used to be a Christian and I know the essence of what it is: believe what I believe, or rot in hell forever. To me, that's a subtle form of hate (not-so-cleverly disguised as "love"), and quite worthy of contempt.

Keep it comin', Stevebabin.

Nope, that is not what I meant by personal growth and therapy. I am/was a professional counselor. I think in a different context than the general population.

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

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I think in a different context than the general population.

Everyone thinks in a different context than the general population.

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I think in a different context than the general population.

Everyone thinks in a different context than the general population.

That is true, the Eastern term is "Maya." It means the illusion of reality. That is why those that claim there is only one reality yet to be discovered have so much difficulty with spiritual, supernatural, metaphysical thinking.

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

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I think in a different context than the general population.

Everyone thinks in a different context than the general population.

That is true, the Eastern term is "Maya." It means the illusion of reality. That is why those that claim there is only one reality yet to be discovered have so much difficulty with spiritual, supernatural, metaphysical thinking.

So there is no such thing as reality? There are just a bunch of entangled fantasies ... guess I can start doing what I want, when I want because nothing is real!

"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

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>That is why those that claim there is only one reality yet to be discovered
>have so much difficulty with spiritual, supernatural, metaphysical thinking.

I think some people have some trouble seeing the distinction between reality and their own perception of it. They are two different things - but there is still an unchanging reality that we perceive only imperfectly through the medium of our senses, our reason, society and belief.

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>That is why those that claim there is only one reality yet to be discovered
>have so much difficulty with spiritual, supernatural, metaphysical thinking.

I think some people have some trouble seeing the distinction between reality and their own perception of it. They are two different things - but there is still an unchanging reality that we perceive only imperfectly through the medium of our senses, our reason, society and belief.

Wait, you mean there is only one reality and that our senses limit our perception of that reality ... darn it, I was looking forward to doing whatever I want, whenever I want.

"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

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I think in a different context than the general population.

Everyone thinks in a different context than the general population.

That is true, the Eastern term is "Maya." It means the illusion of reality. That is why those that claim there is only one reality yet to be discovered have so much difficulty with spiritual, supernatural, metaphysical thinking.

Sorry, I'm a little confused by what you're trying to say here. My understanding of "Maya" is that it has to do with the illusion that there is more than one reality. That those who are enlightened realize that everything - the spriritual, supernatural, metaphysical, etc. is all part of the singular reality. Which seems to be the opposite of what you're saying. (???)

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Sorry, I'm a little confused by what you're trying to say here. My understanding of "Maya" is that it has to do with the illusion that there is more than one reality. That those who are enlightened realize that everything - the spriritual, supernatural, metaphysical, etc. is all part of the singular reality. Which seems to be the opposite of what you're saying. (???)

You are on the right track.

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

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Sorry, I'm a little confused by what you're trying to say here. My understanding of "Maya" is that it has to do with the illusion that there is more than one reality. That those who are enlightened realize that everything - the spriritual, supernatural, metaphysical, etc. is all part of the singular reality. Which seems to be the opposite of what you're saying. (???)

You are on the right track.

OK, so.... Why would the enlightened people (those who realize that there is only one reality) have any "difficulty with spiritual, supernatural, metaphysical thinking"? Seems like they would just see all of that stuff as part of reality.

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You are on the right track.

OK, so.... Why would the enlightened people (those who realize that there is only one reality) have any "difficulty with spiritual, supernatural, metaphysical thinking"? Seems like they would just see all of that stuff as part of reality.

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OK, so.... Why would the enlightened people (those who realize that there is only one reality) have any "difficulty with spiritual, supernatural, metaphysical thinking"? Seems like they would just see all of that stuff as part of reality.

Who among us here, SC, would you consider enlightened?

No one. Mostly because I don't typically think in those terms. Enlightenment is highly subjective, and therefore somewhat meaningless. (Those who are enlightened will agree with me here. )

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OK, so.... Why would the enlightened people (those who realize that there is only one reality) have any "difficulty with spiritual, supernatural, metaphysical thinking"? Seems like they would just see all of that stuff as part of reality.

Who among us here, SC, would you consider enlightened?

No one. Mostly because I don't typically think in those terms. Enlightenment is highly subjective, and therefore somewhat meaningless. (Those who are enlightened will agree with me here. )

Excellent grasshopper. You may advance one space on the rice paper but, do not leave a footprint.

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

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I was questioning you because your response to me about "Maya" seemed like you had the concept backwards. I still haven't figured out if that was the case because you seem to be avoiding my questions about it. Oh well, not important.

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Seems like half of the arguments consist of people beating each other over the head.
"you don't agree with me 100% so you're wrong wrong wrong, you're stupid, and your dog is probably ugly"

No one likes a bully (go read the "bully ownage" thread in Bonfire ). And you gotta give a discussion somewhere to go (reference a previous "meep meep" post
Wendy P.

Wendy..... you are from Texas... I think they have a term there...although with modifications.

He needed a beatin

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Seems like half of the arguments consist of people beating each other over the head.
"you don't agree with me 100% so you're wrong wrong wrong, you're stupid, and your dog is probably ugly"

No one likes a bully (go read the "bully ownage" thread in Bonfire ). And you gotta give a discussion somewhere to go (reference a previous "meep meep" post
Wendy P.

Well said Wendy.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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while the writers's grammar and spelling indicates a third grade education and lack of spell check abilities.

How can I take you seriously when you insert an extra S in there???


Wendy P.

That's hilarious. Sometimes, my left hand goes too fast. Never understood why.

I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet..

But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course.

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Seems like half of the arguments consist of people beating each other over the head.
"you don't agree with me 100% so you're wrong wrong wrong, you're stupid, and your dog is probably ugly"

No one likes a bully (go read the "bully ownage" thread in Bonfire ). And you gotta give a discussion somewhere to go (reference a previous "meep meep" post
Wendy P.

That is too easy; dogs are such vulgar animals.

" . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley

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I bet you do. the rest of us drive on roads

A road, even if you discount the unevenness of the surface, is 2 dimensions. The only way driving is one-dimensional is if you live on a line - as a line is defined in geometry.

Am I not supposed to take this seriously?

" . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley

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That is why those that claim there is only one reality yet to be discovered have so much difficulty with spiritual, supernatural, metaphysical thinking.

Or maybe it is because they do not put much credence in things that can only be shown to exist as wishful thoughts and vivid imaginations.

" . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley

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I came here 2 years ago with the sole purpose of posting positive Christian messages. I thought maybe one a week would be an easy goal and would stimulate my Scriptural research and study.

You came to this forum for that?!

Talk about sending in a marshmallow to put out a bonfire.

" . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley