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In reply to the discussion: what is the most important aspect of the interaction between belivers and non believers [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)I wish we could all be so open about ourselves. This conversation is definitely worthwhile.
First, let me say that I identify with everything you say, and my respect for you just increased a thousand percent. We may disagree on many things but we both share an interest in questioning our opinions.
When I say we all aspire to have faith, I mean exactly that. It is an aspiration, a goal, a hope, an aim to arrive at some sort of truth about ourselves. We should doubt, especially when we feel so sure about something. The moment we stop questioning our certainty is when we begin to stagnate into complacency and arrogance. We may doubt our abilities, but we aspire to have faith in them.
There should always be an element of doubt. How else can we grow and improve our self awareness.
Faith in ourselves is built on self awareness. I'm not talking about blind faith, or faith in some deity, but faith in our convictions, which is never absolute. But we should aspire to it. That's part of our journey in life.
I hope this makes some sense. It is late and I must sleep now. Good talking to you
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