Every single major religious text that is not interpreted by man confirms it. — PhilCF
Peace is eternal. — PhilCF
you cannot control what isn't real — PhilCF
You're being pedantic and trying to be clever. When you're enlightened you don't need to quote. Did Einstein quote a load of scientific bods when he upended physics with relativity? No sources - he saw a truth. And he spoke his truth.on your argument falls in the category of fallacies called "appeal to authority". Plus you refer to an alleged text without — god must be atheist
The meaning of life is peace, and the only way to attain it is to be present in every moment... every second. You look forward and feel anxiety because you cannot control what isn't real. The past is equally mythical, and yet you look back and feel shame.
You tear yourself to pieces over 2 falsehoods, and in doing so you inhibit your ability to live in the present moment. This is the only place where you can find true peace, and therefore live in accordance with your soul and God.
Every single time you have a wobble, bring yourself back to the now. What are you doing? Where are you standing? Feel the ground under your feet, and the air in your lungs. There is beauty inside a prison cell, and solace within pain.
Be present and you will find peace.
This forum is impossible... it's a load of guys trying to be more pedantic than the next.
It's just an ego-fest. And the ego is blinding.
And your closing sentence is completely wrong. It is when you are truly present that you find peace. Not the other way around.
I am enlightened... — PhilCF
What religious texts are not interpreted by man? And if there is one and you've read it, how did you avoid interpreting it?Every single major religious text that is not interpreted by man confirms it. — PhilCF
The various religious texts have quite different messages. In fact within these texts the messages are different, let along what believing in the Upanishads vs. the NT vs. the KOran leads to.1 - The original texts are the word of God. When they are then taken and used to create contemptible and abhorrent structures of control - that's the work of man. — PhilCF
I am enlightened,
meaning I see the truth,
and on this forum and this thread, I speak the truth,
and you're coming back with pseudo philosophical BS.
How can I be egoic if I am enlightened? If you want to question the veracity of this claim, call me out on a post and let's talk.
Philosophy is a noble pursuit. It's so sad to see that a forum with this name is really just a bunch of men trying to outdo each other. Side stepping incisive statements of truth to try to score a point.
And when Socrates knew that he knew nothing, we get you making this preposterous claim: "life has no intrinsic meaning. I find one can either choose to become something greater than they presently are, or suffer themselves while blaming others. It seems a lot choose the latter, but they don't understand they are doing it." Can you please explain to me how you managed to gain a greater insight than the great Socrates?
I am enlightened, meaning I see the truth, and on this forum and this thread, I speak the truth, and you're coming back with pseudo philosophical BS. How can I be egoic if I am enlightened? If you want to question the veracity of this claim, call me out on a post and let's talk. — PhilCF
Philosophy is a noble pursuit. It's so sad to see that a forum with this name is really just a bunch of men trying to outdo each other. — PhilCF
Trolling has become the rule rather than the exception for many people online. — uncanni
That is a sad statement, indeed. The moderators, in allowing the tone to be set in such a way, perpetuate the kind of academic cruelty that never should be allowed. I'm an academician and I've seen more than my share of pathetic Ph.Ds try to compensate for their sense of worthlessness or low self esteem by acting sadistically towards others.was never one that promoted healthy exchange — schopenhauer1
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