Emotions are intrinsically good and bad

[Transcended Dimensions]

But I have come to the realization that the road to truth is a long journey and that there is no shortcut getting there.  That is why I have to remain open minded because I personally have no interest in studying up on this research and the debates.  It would be no different than how I have no interest in studying up on physics or biology.  So, that leaves me in a position where I can only live my life wondering if the paranormal, afterlife, god, etc. are real or not.

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Then why the hell are you even attempting to discuss it if you have no interest in doing any of the footwork?  Just like if you have no interest in studying up on biology or phyiscs, don't make a thread full of assertions and woo hand-waving about biology or physics.

I was discussing a different topic which would be emotions.  This is an important topic since it is only my positive emotions that give my life good value.  It is vital that others understand this rather than dismissing it.  That is why I am having this discussion.  But it was necessary for me to include spiritual analogies and whatnot to get my arguments and points across.  The discussion I had with that skeptic in that other long post of mine was a discussion of agreement on both sides.  So, I am discussing this topic correctly.  At least, when it comes to the discussion with that skeptic/neuroscientist.

So, that leaves me in a position where I can only live my life wondering if the paranormal, afterlife, god, etc. are real or not.

One doesn't have to wonder when there is no evidence to support the supernatural.  Are you in the business of wondering whether Santa Clause is real?

If there is no evidence to support the existence of something, then it is reasonable to believe that something does not exist.

When, if, evidence is provided to support the existence of something, then one can reasonably change one's mind to recognize that something as existing.

People simply wanting something to exist without providing the proper evidence, despite the fact there is no evidence to provide, of its existence are not thinking reasonably.

I am open minded towards the idea that there really is evidence out there for these things.  The nde researchers as well as other paranormal researchers would claim they have actual evidence on their side while the skeptics would say they have no evidence at all.  The afterlife/paranormal proponents would then say the skeptics have no evidence on their side.  So, that is why I give up since it is nothing more than an argument that leads nowhere.