(January 29, 2016 at 11:50 pm)ignoramus Wrote:(January 29, 2016 at 11:40 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: So you agree with him that "deep down I know my beliefs are bull sh*t?"
On the conscious surface, no. I believe you are a genuine person.
He's talking more about what is really going on in the replitialian part of our brain.
We have no control over this. 100% instinct. It bypasses any/all indoctrination.
Don't believe me, intentionally walk towards a wall at a constant speed with your arms at your side until you hit it.
The lizard brain will keep you safe and alive.
The lizard brain knows that this is the only life you have.
4 billion years of evolution programmed in your DNA days so.
How can you claim that deep down in my subconscience I "know my beliefs are all BS?"
Having a natural fear of the unknown and a will to survive doesn't conflict with religious beliefs at all.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
