RE: Another man looking for truth
August 18, 2015 at 9:33 am
(This post was last modified: August 18, 2015 at 9:34 am by Ben Davis.)
(August 18, 2015 at 8:19 am)ShiningSerpent Wrote: Higher meaning and purpose is transcending the materialistic rush for the monthly paycheck, even Higher than purchasing the most expensive car.I already have that: I don't derive my emotional worth on the acquisition of money, goods or services. Instead I find meaning in all of the things (and more!) that I mentioned in my previous post. The value & priority of different meaningful things can change; currently I derive greatest meaning in my life from the love I hold for my sons & partner.
Quote:It is the understanding that Humans are not just worthless material...I already understand that: humans are extremely worthwhile material.
Quote:...that lose all consciousness upon physical death.I'm not aware of any evidence to suggest that any consciousness survives brain death. Do you have any?
Quote:It is pride in your country and nation...As an anti-nationalist/globalist, I'll never be able to meet that criterion. Is it completely necessary?
Quote:...loving your folk...Yep, I do that.
Quote:...being the best you can be...Generally, yes. I'm always improving myself.
Quote:...and enjoying your life.Yep, I do that too.
It seems that I already have 'higher meaning' so I'll ask again: why would you attribute any supernatural component to it when there are completely naturalistic mechanisms for attaining it?
Quote:Those who are quick to disregard the spiritual, this may be of interest - Kirlian PhotographyErm, no it doesn't. It reveals the fact that we're moist.
http://www.crystalinks.com/kirlian.html
This specialized form of photography reveals the fact that we have an aura.
Quote:Those who are unsure, try to perform Kundalini yoga. Try to focus on your chakras for some time.Meditation of almost every kind provides some benefit. It's not down to your chakras.
Quote:Reality doesn't conform to our beliefs. The Truth is what it is.This is true...
Quote:If Spirituality was absolute nonsense. People wouldn't try so hard searching for it....and this is a fallacy.
Quote:Our lifes are incomplete. Period.Please can you define 'complete'?
Quote:I recognize and believe in science.You may think you do but since you hold unscientifically verifiable things to be true, I'd question that claim.
Quote: I believe anything that is part of Objective reality can be explained scientifically. Thus, I believe the Spiritual can be explained scientifically.So why are you not prepared to accept scientifically verifiable findings that inform us of the completely naturalistic explanations for 'the spiritual'?
Sum ergo sum