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To: counterpunch

Hmm - you stated:

"There are no "errors" on matters of philosophy or opinion, only differences. "

There can only be no errors if everything is equally true. If everything is equally true, then nothing is true, since I am saying God exists, the universe(s) and all in them belongs to Him and is under His direct and indirect control, and that the concept of a soulless or Godless universe is erroneous and untrue. So EITHER one version is true (i.e. without error) or the OTHER version is true (i.e. without error).

They can't both be true. Just as right now, in CA, it is daytime. It isn't night time here. It can't be both day and night at the same time.

As far as superiority, if you want to re-examine why I suggested you take a look at yourself, check out what you posted first!

It seems as though you are saying that I am claiming superiority just because I say I am right! The honor of the truth is not mine, but belongs to the truth itself. It's up to each one of us which way to face - to the light of truth, or the darkness of untruth. The only way to understand the truth of the universe and our own identity is to first of all realize our ignorance and have a desire to know the truth.

It's the old Zen story - the prospective student approached the old teacher, wanting to be accepted as a disciple or student. During the meeting, the student recited to the teacher all his accomplishments, levels of understanding he had gained, scriptures memorized, and so on. He went on and on.

Finally the teacher asked the student if he would like a cup of tea. Thirsty due to so much talking and self-glorification of his own knowledge, the student said "Yes, I'd like some tea." He then held out his cup, while the teacher filled it to the brim.

The teacher kept filling it, though, while it spilled over the student's hand, on the table, and onto the floor. The student started to yell, "It's full already! It won't hold any more!"

The teacher said: "Exactly. A full cup can't take any more. Your cup is full so I can't teach you anything. Come back when your cup is empty."


330 posted on 06/10/2004 2:42:35 PM PDT by little jeremiah (Take Back The Rainbow! Take back the word "GAY"!)
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To: little jeremiah

Neither of us know, and in all liklihood, neither of us come anywhere near the objective truth in our subjective philosophies. They are just that. They are philosophies, and they are subjective. We can never know objective truth. It is all just mental masturbation.

I know this is too hard for you to accept, and you will reject it. There is nothing more I can do here on this one.


334 posted on 06/10/2004 2:53:12 PM PDT by counterpunch (<-CLICK HERE for my CARTOONS)
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