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Originally Posted by froebellian
What I find misleading is the title of the thread...why ask a question when you have already decided on an answer and aren't prepared to accept other theories or beliefs?
To me that is the essence of an unrealistic outlook. I often find people that ask these rhetorical questions do so to espouse their own beliefs and I've seen this type of behavior used in cults. They give you an answer before you've even answered. If so, please don't ask questions that you don't wish to see answers to that you don't want to read.
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Haha, I think you are getting ahead of yourself. I was sitting back and enjoying the responses until davidsun asked that I elaborate. I am genuinely interested in the views of others, as I have yet to find another that does not align itself with my own view.
You are right in that I believe I am correct, and that no words in a forum will (most likely) change my opinion. My belief is not based in intellect, but in direct experience. I believe in what I experienced because it was more real than anything else I have ever experienced. However, what I experienced was infinite, and my thoughts on what I experienced are very finite. The views of others are a great way of building on my thoughts of That Which Is.
My goal here was to start a good discussion, and it seems I have succeeded.
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Originally Posted by Lorelyen
Well, you never know, it may lead to a broadening of awareness, a new line of enquiry.
I'm more likely to respond to topics like this where the initiator espouses a view.
They may return to contradict mine and, who knows, I might learn something new.
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Indeed.