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Originally posted by Skyfloating
I believe that teachings which cause more pain and struggle than relief and joy are untrue.
Originally posted by Skyfloating
yes, thats basically what I would say. "what feels good" meaning what causes relief, relaxation, love, joy, respect and enthusiasm.
Originally posted by Skyfloating
As you might gather, I dont buy the popular belief "no pain, no gain". Thats one of the major beliefs used by religion (and many other systems).
Originally posted by melatonin
Emotions underlie prejudice and a lot of other human ugliness.
[edit on 24-8-2007 by melatonin]
The science-ant is saying: We should rely only on hard evidence. This grass and dirt is all there is.
Originally posted by melatonin
But science doesn't say that, in this analogy, the grass and dirt is all there is. It says that is all we can observe, test, and understand with science.
[edit on 24-8-2007 by melatonin]
Originally posted by Skyfloating
I basically agree with everything you have posted up to now, including the way you interpret science, so this is a kind of fake debate.
Only one little thing though: "This is all we can observe, test, and understand with science" says the scientist ant. responds the enlightened ant: "yeah, have fun studying more of the ant-hill, I am going on a journey beyond this area."
Originally posted by melatonin
Don't know, we're trying to find out. It's quite liberating.
[edit on 24-8-2007 by melatonin]
Originally posted by Skyfloating
that can be liberating, yes. now go outside and get drenched by rain in a summer storm. then go dance til you drop. then make passionate love. then meditate in silence. thats liberating too.