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In reply to the discussion: The Spirituality of Bees [View all]kentauros
(29,414 posts)30. While some are sceptical here,
it's usually not overt or so direct. It's subtle, or simply not addressed at all. The few members here that do sometimes question something are reasonable in their approach. It never comes across in the incredulous tone I mentioned above. Read more of GG's method of being critical without being disrespectful. I think he's got the knack for the most part
Now, your post-title deserves to be addressed:
As a skeptic, I do not expect anyone to accept anything without evidence.
Okay, I understand that's how you think. However, before posting here, you must understand that we truly do believe in "other ways of knowing", that idea that is so resoundingly rejected by the rest of the sceptics elsewhere on DU. This topic on someone talking to the spirits of the bees is a perfect example of another way of knowing information that will likely never be acceptable to your average sceptic. Okay, fine. Just don't bring that attitude here. It's really not welcome.
And if you're fine with my original reply, then I'll leave it alone, unless Bonnie objects. Then it may be edited with a note of explanation.
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If the drones are the ones that sing to the pips of their purpose in life...
GliderGuider
Jun 2012
#3
There are many factors to CCD and that is one of the injuries to the unity
BanzaiBonnie
Jun 2012
#19
I am not mocking anyone with my post, and I don't mock this group anywhere on DU
ZombieHorde
Jun 2012
#8
In that case, why not just decide for yourself which interpretation is most useful?
GliderGuider
Jun 2012
#11
Something I'm trying to do is to stop either believing or disbelieving anything
GliderGuider
Jun 2012
#13
I'd be OK with "Many things appear to be predictable under some circumstances."
GliderGuider
Jun 2012
#16
Do you feel that her relationship with bees makes her daily work more fulfilling,
ZombieHorde
Jun 2012
#29
I was just trying to say your skepticism of me was reasonable. I agree with it.
ZombieHorde
Jun 2012
#31
Sorry. I just started responding and completely forgot about the topic on hand.
ZombieHorde
Jun 2012
#45
The idea of "spirit in everything" makes me think of things like "holy places".
kentauros
Jun 2012
#33
Great topic. Thank you all so much for sharing, but especially thanks to Bonzai Bonnie.
luv_mykatz
Jun 2012
#57