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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup
How do I do that and let in what you believe to be true but keep out the guy on Art Bell who had a dream that convinced him the pyramids were built by an intelligent mermaid-like species that is hiding at the bottom of the deepest parts of the ocean waiting until we're advanced enough to make contact.
To me, without the experiences you've had, they both seem equally likely.
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From your point of view, totally. That's why "faith" is a personal thing.
I really dislike the word "faith" these days. Too many connotations. "Faith" used to mean a lot of good things, but these days, it tends to describe a disreguard of facts. Truthiness.
I've had my own spiritual moments, moments of connectivity, when I felt there was more at work here than I could prove even if I used both hands...but I'd never assume that anyone should feel as I do.
I do believe that this is one of those things that you can only find if you
want to find it. Of course that proves nothing. It could be that "your mind lets you see what you feel you need to see, whether it exists or not" or "people are only able to see the light when they're ready". I am inclined to believe a mixture of the two. Now there's a working paradox for you.
Besides, I'd be disappointed in Alex if he went and had a religious experience.