Hi, Margaret
My mind is only closed to answers that contradict what I know to be true.
I don't want to get into a defensive mode, nor an attacking one. Let's just call me a fellow who believes that the mind's purpose is to *perceive* reality, not to create it. By "reality" I'm referring to the "external" reality that we perceive with our senses, or with the aid of instruments, and also to the "internal" reality of the mind, emotions, or bodily sensations. I do *not* refer to spirits, ghosts, or energy coming out of the body that does not have a physical existence.
I am thoroughly and proudly "closed"-minded on those areas.
One issue, however:It is not nice to ask poeple questions in order to shoot them down afterwards. It is not my intention to do that. However, please remember:that just the same way you and others here have your belief systems, so I have mine. It's as important for me to voice my truths as it is for you and others whose beliefs may differ from mine. [Even more important with regards to the philosophic truths I mentioned above, for them I (a)know to be true and (b)have evidence that denial of those truths has caused much of historical misery.]
I just finished talking this over with my girlfriend Steph who is in substantial philosophic agreement with me. She points out that it's important for me to voice what's *good* with philosophies I don't agree with. To which I reply Amen. Of course, that advice *might* apply to some others here as well!
best wishes,
Mike
moochy_hope@yahoo.com
