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TygrBright

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6. Discussion may have different meanings for different people?

Reply to trotsky (Reply #5)

Mon Apr 15, 2019, 04:18 PM

Apr 2019

For me, "discussion" means "learning as much as possible".

That's particularly important in areas where there are no objectively verifiable facts, such as personal beliefs.

But the more I learn about others, what they do or don't believe, and why, the more I learn about myself and my own beliefs, and the more those beliefs evolve.

To me it's worthwhile, and I'm always appreciative of those who engage.

thoughtfully,
Bright

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This Believer's Choice: Spiritual Discipline versus Doctrinal Orthodoxy [View all] TygrBright Apr 2019 OP

You might not get the feeling that your "divine source" cares what you wear, eat, etc. trotsky Apr 2019 #1

Thank you. I appreciate your insights and your willingness to share them. TygrBright Apr 2019 #2

Please understand that your response can be taken as an insulting brush-off. trotsky Apr 2019 #3

No, I didn't intend it that way. TygrBright Apr 2019 #4

So where does that leave discussion? trotsky Apr 2019 #5

Discussion may have different meanings for different people? TygrBright Apr 2019 #6

Helping others is the Way. That's enough. Karadeniz Apr 2019 #7

According to some, yes. trotsky Apr 2019 #12

Depends on where they got their information...first or second hand. Karadeniz Apr 2019 #15

And how can you tell? trotsky Apr 2019 #16

Dear Bright, Karadeniz Apr 2019 #8

We are on the same journey, but each path is unique. TygrBright Apr 2019 #10

Recommended. guillaumeb Apr 2019 #9

Someone very wise gave me this: TygrBright Apr 2019 #11

I understand your views on your faith edhopper Apr 2019 #13

Certainly I accept that possibility. TygrBright Apr 2019 #14