Why is it ok for people to believe in some fake things and not others?

[gtar100]

133. That's a good conversation over a few drinks or tokes.

Let's become friends first before tackling that one! Or maybe it'll come out over time here...or not. I would really like to hear what you have to say too. But from my background, I've learned there are many definitions of gods, some of which are worth consideration if you're into that sort of thing. For example, the Hindu cosmology is really rich in myth and allegory and rich in instruction on personal practices for personal and cultural development. There's also Buddhism and Taoism that don't make a lot of noise about a supreme being. Also, Paganism, gnosticism, Sufism, shamanism (in many forms) and many other -isms. I can contrast my beliefs with any number of models of reality that are outside my experience and I find that fascinating and challenging. One observation that I think is generally true is that "beliefs" are far more core to our being than our typical use of the word often implies. Our own subjective experience teaches us and shapes our real beliefs. Beliefs about who we are, how to be in the world, and what things mean to us. Our minds can direct us into experiences from which we can learn and develop new beliefs (like overcoming fears) but we can't just *decide* to believe something. Only an experience of our entire being can move or change real beliefs. I find that work fascinating but not often of interest to others. Maybe I'm just slow.