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Fljotsdale · 08-30-2001, 08:12 AM

How do you ascertain the worth in a worldview?
Do you go on the actions of its practitioners.

If I am aware of them, yes, to some extent. For instance, I just don’t want to know about Aleistair Crowley’s views. Even his name fills me with revulsion – and I have never read anything he has written, so it is illogical, and obviously because of the influence of the thinking of other people whom I respect. (gosh, this is making me look bad!)

Do you go on the apparent benefits the worldview brings their mindset and life?

No. Often, the ‘best’ worldviews leave the individuals concerned as apparent ‘losers’, (look at Jesus).

Perhaps you ignore the practitioners and look at the originator and their life.

Well, you have to, don’t you? Again, look at Jesus and look at the record of christianity, which is enough to put anyone off!

Do you focus on the ideas alone. Do the ideas inherent within a philosophy attract you?

Um. I hate the word ‘philosophy’. My little brain says ‘complicated’ and switches off.

Do you incorporate different views under one umbrella? If so:

Doesn’t everyone?

(a)How do you balance the worth of accumulated wisdom within a balanced and layered view with your own perspective and the idea that you can know more than the originator(s).

(b)What is the balance between your behavioural choices and your theological/cosmic beliefs. Does one outweigh the other?

Um. None of the above, lol! I just glean thoughts, ideas, opinions, whatever, from a wide variety of sources, often forgotten where from, and weave ‘em into a tapestry as the warp to my own weft of thoughtful consideration and illogical bias.

Have you had a supernatural experience?

Sigh. Maybe. Maybe not. Don’t know. The brain does funny things. But if you mean have I been visited by angels or things of that sort, then definitely not.

Perhaps you have balanced all the above?

You decide when you have read the above, lol!

There will be aspects I have not included, so do not feel limited by those listed.

I’m sticking with the list. Saves me having to think! I was up VERY late last night.

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08-30-2001, 08:12 AM	#5
Fljotsdale Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: March 12, 2001 Location: Birmingham, West Mid\'s, England Age: 88 Posts: 2,859	How do you ascertain the worth in a worldview? Do you go on the actions of its practitioners. If I am aware of them, yes, to some extent. For instance, I just don’t want to know about Aleistair Crowley’s views. Even his name fills me with revulsion – and I have never read anything he has written, so it is illogical, and obviously because of the influence of the thinking of other people whom I respect. (gosh, this is making me look bad!) Do you go on the apparent benefits the worldview brings their mindset and life? No. Often, the ‘best’ worldviews leave the individuals concerned as apparent ‘losers’, (look at Jesus). Perhaps you ignore the practitioners and look at the originator and their life. Well, you have to, don’t you? Again, look at Jesus and look at the record of christianity, which is enough to put anyone off! Do you focus on the ideas alone. Do the ideas inherent within a philosophy attract you? Um. I hate the word ‘philosophy’. My little brain says ‘complicated’ and switches off. Do you incorporate different views under one umbrella? If so: Doesn’t everyone? (a)How do you balance the worth of accumulated wisdom within a balanced and layered view with your own perspective and the idea that you can know more than the originator(s). (b)What is the balance between your behavioural choices and your theological/cosmic beliefs. Does one outweigh the other? Um. None of the above, lol! I just glean thoughts, ideas, opinions, whatever, from a wide variety of sources, often forgotten where from, and weave ‘em into a tapestry as the warp to my own weft of thoughtful consideration and illogical bias. Have you had a supernatural experience? Sigh. Maybe. Maybe not. Don’t know. The brain does funny things. But if you mean have I been visited by angels or things of that sort, then definitely not. Perhaps you have balanced all the above? You decide when you have read the above, lol! There will be aspects I have not included, so do not feel limited by those listed. I’m sticking with the list. Saves me having to think! I was up VERY late last night. ------------------ [This message has been edited by Fljotsdale (edited 08-30-2001).]