Hey,
That is a very good point Arcanus. One of the bases of discussion and debate is the definitions of the concepts in question... I find it useful to then question 'militancy', and attempt to see if everyone means the same thing. I have a feeling I don't mean I am a militant theist in the same light that some of these guys mean they are militant in their beliefs. I was born in this really messed up country, and if they tried to take anything seriously it was their military. So, as clarification, I personally mean militant to describe a level of devotion to ideals, but also a level of personal commitment and conduct. I am militant about all of my world views because I feel they I keep them at that level of organization, priority and honor. I am not at all fond of the modern military, or it's actions and institutions, I only use it as a powerful descriptor. It is all tiny references to my past, we do as we learn to. Remember the "massive militant poet"? Or was he the "anti-myth rhythm rock shocker"?
I don't think militancy as an adjective is necessarily close minded. I surely see where and how it could be. I like to tell myself I pull off the balance, because I have mentioned here before my love for being proven wrong. I could not agree with your iteration of such any more. To hate being proven wrong (unless you have been right your entire life, and hadn't had to learn anything) is similar to hating death. It is foolish, unhealthy and represents broken logic. I just need a much more convincing argument now that I am older, and have made my choice about most everything. I maintain open to change, as is a rule of life, but I also tell a lot more people they are acting stupidly these days...
Too much questioning, especially questioning everything stops being useful and starts being dangerous as you grow, I find. You need to put your feet down at some point and declare "I think such, and will not question it lightly, and only if necessary,". I do so only for my mental health. It is a balance between that, and the long list of things I happily admit I don't know.
Sorry to be so long winded all, just a sharp question got me going. Thank you for listening.
"I'm gonna invent a new kind of hat",
-Pip
That is a very good point Arcanus. One of the bases of discussion and debate is the definitions of the concepts in question... I find it useful to then question 'militancy', and attempt to see if everyone means the same thing. I have a feeling I don't mean I am a militant theist in the same light that some of these guys mean they are militant in their beliefs. I was born in this really messed up country, and if they tried to take anything seriously it was their military. So, as clarification, I personally mean militant to describe a level of devotion to ideals, but also a level of personal commitment and conduct. I am militant about all of my world views because I feel they I keep them at that level of organization, priority and honor. I am not at all fond of the modern military, or it's actions and institutions, I only use it as a powerful descriptor. It is all tiny references to my past, we do as we learn to. Remember the "massive militant poet"? Or was he the "anti-myth rhythm rock shocker"?
I don't think militancy as an adjective is necessarily close minded. I surely see where and how it could be. I like to tell myself I pull off the balance, because I have mentioned here before my love for being proven wrong. I could not agree with your iteration of such any more. To hate being proven wrong (unless you have been right your entire life, and hadn't had to learn anything) is similar to hating death. It is foolish, unhealthy and represents broken logic. I just need a much more convincing argument now that I am older, and have made my choice about most everything. I maintain open to change, as is a rule of life, but I also tell a lot more people they are acting stupidly these days...
Too much questioning, especially questioning everything stops being useful and starts being dangerous as you grow, I find. You need to put your feet down at some point and declare "I think such, and will not question it lightly, and only if necessary,". I do so only for my mental health. It is a balance between that, and the long list of things I happily admit I don't know.
Sorry to be so long winded all, just a sharp question got me going. Thank you for listening.
"I'm gonna invent a new kind of hat",
-Pip
