We are instructed in life by our parents, caregivers, teachers , preachers and friends. We read books, watch movies and in modern times browse the internet. There is a world of information and opportunity out there. There are also choices to be made. These choices become difficult when we must ponder the contradictions in our lives. We all know what it is right, at least we profess that we do, yet we do wrong. We chalk that up to being human. We make mistakes after all. We are tempted,weak,afraid,rebellious,arrogant and spiteful. We are just human. But we go to church,read our Bibles, listen to the evangelists on television,attend revivals, pray and ask for forgiveness. And then we make mistakes ; again. Same ones.
I think there is only one way to rid ourselves of these contradictions and that way is to go with your heart. If you follow and practice what is truly in your heart, there are no contradictions. Those issues only arise when you go forth in opposition to those beliefs. The forces that truly drive us are faith based. The things that we believe to be true, are the truth. The two main examples of this are religion and politics. That is why it is best to not discuss those subjects in polite company. Wars have been fought over both and continue to be fought to this day. That is because both of those topics are full of contradictions.There is no right and wrong, only belief.
Facts can not always dispel contradictions in our belief. That is because belief requires no validation. Either you believe or you don't. The real questions is whether you can choose to believe or not. I do not believe you can. I do not think that is a conscience choice. Christians speak of being filled with the spirit. I'm certain the other religions of the world have a similar saying to describe the experience. I believe it is all the same thing, belief. You do not need to explain your belief to yourself, or to anyone else. That is the true beauty of it, it is truth, truth as you perceive it to be. There is nothing more powerful than that. Once you are able to put aside the contradictions in the world and judge each action on its' own merits, it becomes possible to believe.
Some will label it ignorance and mock. Others will proclaim they have all the answers and be false. Scholars, students and journeyman alike must make choices. All we can do is continue along the path we have chosen.
Good choices,bad choices and no choice at all. These three factors influence our lives in profound ways. Perhaps it is when we have no choice at all, that it is our God intervening. Is it a choice to allow that ? That is a deep philosophical question to ponder. A question worthy of Socrates or Plato I think. I do think belief hinges upon the answer. Further proof of contradiction and choice.
I think there is only one way to rid ourselves of these contradictions and that way is to go with your heart. If you follow and practice what is truly in your heart, there are no contradictions. Those issues only arise when you go forth in opposition to those beliefs. The forces that truly drive us are faith based. The things that we believe to be true, are the truth. The two main examples of this are religion and politics. That is why it is best to not discuss those subjects in polite company. Wars have been fought over both and continue to be fought to this day. That is because both of those topics are full of contradictions.There is no right and wrong, only belief.
Facts can not always dispel contradictions in our belief. That is because belief requires no validation. Either you believe or you don't. The real questions is whether you can choose to believe or not. I do not believe you can. I do not think that is a conscience choice. Christians speak of being filled with the spirit. I'm certain the other religions of the world have a similar saying to describe the experience. I believe it is all the same thing, belief. You do not need to explain your belief to yourself, or to anyone else. That is the true beauty of it, it is truth, truth as you perceive it to be. There is nothing more powerful than that. Once you are able to put aside the contradictions in the world and judge each action on its' own merits, it becomes possible to believe.
Some will label it ignorance and mock. Others will proclaim they have all the answers and be false. Scholars, students and journeyman alike must make choices. All we can do is continue along the path we have chosen.
Good choices,bad choices and no choice at all. These three factors influence our lives in profound ways. Perhaps it is when we have no choice at all, that it is our God intervening. Is it a choice to allow that ? That is a deep philosophical question to ponder. A question worthy of Socrates or Plato I think. I do think belief hinges upon the answer. Further proof of contradiction and choice.
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