was something to think about, and at least I can be happy that a reaction(s) was given. The source of such an unsatisfying and question-provoking post, thus, a good and useful post, is the conversations we have. Part II of VII (at least) has just taken place.
The things, people, ideas and acts that comfort us are what we cling to with the very core of our being. Comfort is an idea or state of being that transcends a warm and cozy bed; it is almost synonymous with satisfaction and security. We do things and act the way we do because we believe that doing so will be good (for us and/or others and/or for society) or because it makes us feel good (satisfied, pleasure, self-affirmed, holy). I won't speak generally and secretively about others, I will only speak of examples for myself. There is satisfaction in the pursuit of truth AKA growth. Not just the viewing, absorbing of fiction, photographs and film, but the attempt to tell a story, the struggle to create a beautiful character. And every story, film and photo that remains significant to my being, that sticks to my insides, is because it resonates to something, some fiber of truth that I find comfort in.
There are many more necessary questions that must be asked.
What is truth? How is it understood? How can you say this and that at the same time? Is there a difference between truth and what functions in my being to serve as truth? Can that be called truth? Why aren't I more of a relativist then?
The previous post and the current one have nothing to do, consciously, with your post Kenny.
Pip, boxer-briefs or just boxers.
The pipes and fluids that are held in our bathroom (or, in some cases, near/above our bathroom) are constantly rushing around. When I got out of the shower today, I heard a thumping, a rumbling that caused me to initially assume that it was raining outside. And then I realized that it was early February. It was a beautiful sound and memory - the noise of water, falling from the heavens, rapping against the top of your car. It was also nice today because of how long it's been and because I was naked. Most situations are nice when I'm naked. Remember that.
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I think I agree...
ReplyDeleteIf Christianity is true, then we were made with a purpose, and we are most at home/happy/comfortable when we fulfill that purpose: to love, to build, to create, to learn. Those are the things that give us the most satisfaction, because that's what we were meant to do. So when we do those things, we honor God. Thus, we are satisfied.
If I'm right, then the answer to the question, "Is there a difference between truth and what functions in my being to serve as truth?" is "no."
But then, what do I know?
i dont care what you say alvin... i think you and kenny are talking about the same thing.
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