Individualism & the human spirit

Originally posted by @philokalia
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You are afraid to engage in a debate because you only like needling and don't like protracted discussion.

I live for protracted discussion because I like to refine and improve my ideas, not guard them like sacred idols to be preserved at all cost.

Not interested in this pompous waffle. If the word "snowflakes" refers to some people you are contemptuous of for some reason - and if it is relevant to the OP - then just explain yourself. Otherwise, oozing this kind of stuff is wasted on me.

Originally posted by @fmf
Philokalia and others might like these sorts of posts.

But do you like them?

I think you secretly do. I think you treasure them.

And I’m flattered.

Originally posted by @romans1009
But do you like them?

I think you secretly do. I think you treasure them.

And I’m flattered.

He does like them.

That's why he can't bear to bring real criticism upon them.

Dude, if we keep this up, all this forum will consist of are our good posts and FMF snarkily dismissing them without further comment.

Originally posted by @philokalia
He does like them.

That's why he can't bear to bring real criticism upon them.

Dude, if we keep this up, all this forum will consist of are our good posts and FMF snarkily dismissing them without further comment.

If, with the word "snowflakes", you are referring to a group of people you don't like for some reason - and if it is relevant to the definition of "individualism" offered in OP - then say what it is, rather than offering this evasive banter.

Originally posted by @fmf
If, with the word "snowflakes", you are referring to a group of people you don't like for some reason - and if it is relevant to the definition of "individualism" offered in OP - then say what it is, rather than offering this evasive banter.

Snowflake is directly applicable in the snese that a highly atomized person that strives for some exaggerated sense of being special, unique, and interesting is a snowflake.

You knew that. You just really don't like connecting dots or bothering to defend your ideas.

Originally posted by @philokalia
Snowflake is directly applicable in the snese that a highly atomized person that strives for some exaggerated sense of being special, unique, and interesting is a snowflake.

And what does this have to do with the OP? [Clue: you wittering on self-obsessively about your love of punk rock and metal music and your tattoos is not relevant.] Yes, I know you are scornful of certain people. But this is a thread. There is an OP. If you want to rail on about "snowflakes" and/or people with an "exaggerated" something or other, then start a thread about it.

Originally posted by @fmf
OK, so you struggled with the OP. Fair enough. You seem to not understand the word "mystical" either.

Struggled? No.

Lost interest once I realized it was a nonsensical word salad? Yes.

Mystical seemed like the right word, but by all means, feel free to disagree.

Arguing about the definition of mystical may save this thread from the early grave it deserves.

Originally posted by @fmf
OK, so you struggled with the OP. Fair enough. You seem to not understand the word "mystical" either.

Let’s argue about the definition of mystical after you’re done arguing about snowflakes.

Originally posted by @fmf
If, with the word "snowflakes", you are referring to a group of people you don't like for some reason - and if it is relevant to the definition of "individualism" offered in OP - then say what it is, rather than offering this evasive banter.

It’s gotta be so frustrating for you.

Here you come up with an OP you no doubt feel is worthy of a graduate-level course in Philosophy, and, only four pages in, you’re arguing about snowflakes.

On the other hand, if the creation of a thread like this is your way of luring people in so you can troll them, my hat’s off to you ‘cause that is some exceptionally high-level trolling.

Bravo!

Originally posted by @romans1009
Mystical seemed like the right word, but by all means, feel free to disagree.

There is this for "mysticism": "...belief that union with or absorption into the Deity or the absolute, or the spiritual apprehension of knowledge inaccessible to the intellect, may be attained through contemplation and self-surrender."

Sounds more like your belief system than mine.

Originally posted by @romans1009
Here you come up with an OP you no doubt feel is worthy of a graduate-level course in Philosophy, and, only four pages in, you’re arguing about snowflakes.

If you read the exchanges, "snowflakes" is what Philokalia wants to talk about.

Originally posted by @fmf
There is this for "mysticism": "...belief that union with or absorption into the Deity or the absolute, or the spiritual apprehension of knowledge inaccessible to the intellect, may be attained through contemplation and self-surrender."

Sounds more like your belief system than mine.

Check the definition of “mystical.” Comes much closer to what you were trying to say in the OP through that fog of marijuana smoke

Originally posted by @fmf
If you read the exchanges, "snowflakes" is what Philokalia wants to talk about.

Don’t drag me into a pointless argument to save this thread. It was doomed from the start.

Originally posted by @romans1009
Check the definition of “mystical.” Comes much closer to what you were trying to say in the OP through that fog of marijuana smoke

I gave you a definition. As for me, I lack belief in a deity. The OP invites religious people who do believe in a deity to contribute.

Originally posted by @fmf
I gave you a definition. As for me, I lack belief in a deity. The OP invites religious people who do believe in a deity to contribute.

I have insomnia but I think this thread has cured it.

Have a good evening; I’m going to bed.