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MineralMan

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20. The Buddhist world view is interesting, no doubt.

Sun Sep 30, 2018, 10:39 AM

Sep 2018

As a philosophical way of looking at things and even existence, it is one way to focus the mind on such questions. It is not, however, the only way, nor necessarily the correct way. It is simply a way.

I can easily follow Buddhism's approaches to their logical conclusions, and have. However, I came to the conclusion that using the mind alone as a way of understanding does not cover all of the ground I want to cover. If one seeks emptiness and the void, then it is a good path to that understanding.

It is not, however, suitable for all persons. It looks internally, rather than externally. I find more satisfaction in looking outward, rather than inward. Since I am the one looking, my path goes in a different way.

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All religion is opinion. [View all] MineralMan Sep 2018 OP

And my opinion, guillaumeb Sep 2018 #1

OK. Tell me what you believe, then. MineralMan Sep 2018 #2

This post is about your own opinion. guillaumeb Sep 2018 #5

You believe you are simultaneously a theist and a deist Major Nikon Sep 2018 #10

You really should confine your responses to the gifs that so fascinate you. guillaumeb Sep 2018 #18

Yet another opinion that isn't worth much Major Nikon Sep 2018 #28

Which of us reveals in every post that the post is an opinion, Guy? MineralMan Sep 2018 #25

yep - opinions that become stories, then myths then peddled as "truth" rurallib Sep 2018 #3

Let me give you a little clue vlyons Sep 2018 #4

Well said. guillaumeb Sep 2018 #6

So you are an idealist and reject the idea Voltaire2 Sep 2018 #11

Actually I consider myself a sketic vlyons Sep 2018 #16

The Buddhist world view is interesting, no doubt. MineralMan Sep 2018 #20

Skepticism and idealism are not mutually exclusive. Voltaire2 Sep 2018 #24

how much imperfection qazplm135 Oct 2018 #39

Try walking through a wall. Voltaire2 Oct 2018 #59

My Sims qazplm135 Oct 2018 #61

Opinions can be based on demonstrably factual information or MineralMan Sep 2018 #14

agree vlyons Sep 2018 #17

Your opinion depends on what you accept as evidence. guillaumeb Sep 2018 #19

Yes, and so? Evidence is factual information. If it contradicts my opinion, MineralMan Sep 2018 #21

Your reponse is a mischaracterization of what I actually said. guillaumeb Sep 2018 #22

Also sprach guillaumeb? MineralMan Sep 2018 #23

"...How Many Real Things Exist.." bitterross Sep 2018 #26

This is really the sort of fuzzy thinking that you are rightly criticized for marylandblue Sep 2018 #33

Like has nothing to do with it. guillaumeb Sep 2018 #35

What makes something an unprovable opinion rather than provable? marylandblue Sep 2018 #36

Something that is provable needs no opinion. guillaumeb Oct 2018 #41

Okay, now please define proof marylandblue Oct 2018 #42

Does water freeze at 0 centigrade? guillaumeb Oct 2018 #43

Alright, my previous condition applies marylandblue Oct 2018 #44

That was my definition. It seems quite clear to me. guillaumeb Oct 2018 #45

Does water freeze at 0? and does God exist? are both examples. marylandblue Oct 2018 #46

One is provable, and opinion does not apply. guillaumeb Oct 2018 #47

I am asking you to provide a definition of proof marylandblue Oct 2018 #48

Proof has many definitions. guillaumeb Oct 2018 #49

There are different types and levels of proof, but what do they all have in common marylandblue Oct 2018 #50

Can it be seen? guillaumeb Oct 2018 #51

So you consider scientific proof to be the only form of proof? marylandblue Oct 2018 #52

It is physical proof. guillaumeb Oct 2018 #53

It's an example of proof. Do you have a definition marylandblue Oct 2018 #54

No. guillaumeb Oct 2018 #55

So without a definition, the statement marylandblue Oct 2018 #57

Opinion is another word that has multiple meanings marylandblue Sep 2018 #7

That is true. Here's the Oxford English Dictionary's Entry MineralMan Sep 2018 #15

Some people say opinions are all equal marylandblue Sep 2018 #29

I would never say that. Only my opinions are correct. MineralMan Sep 2018 #30

All religions are opinion AND behavior control... KCDebbie Sep 2018 #8

A lifetime of thought and science. LakeArenal Sep 2018 #9

Not all opinions are equal. Voltaire2 Sep 2018 #12

I agree. Also, being able to explain one's opinion counts, too. MineralMan Sep 2018 #13

I agree with you. Even we Atheists adopt opinions. bitterross Sep 2018 #27

??? Yuorik57 Sep 2018 #31

Atheism is the default state. MineralMan Sep 2018 #32

We are also born unable to walk, talk, feed ourselves. Raven123 Oct 2018 #60

I am an agnostic too, but marylandblue Sep 2018 #34

It appears that there is no god. Iggo Sep 2018 #37

What is the factual basis for disbelieving in vampires? Act_of_Reparation Oct 2018 #38

Well, why do you disbelieve? Mariana Oct 2018 #40

I thought belief was synonomous with opinion. Of course that is just my opinion - or maybe belief. Raven123 Oct 2018 #56

They can be synonymous, but not always marylandblue Oct 2018 #58