The Beatitudes

Originally posted by Halitose
Dang! Twice in one thread -- I stand corrected. I'm showing some poor form lately.

It don't matter none, unless 'n youse plannin to write some Shakespearian pomes.

Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
It don't matter none, unless 'n youse plannin to write some Shakespearian pomes.

I thinks it are something me eat.

Originally posted by Halitose
You're not getting away this easily; IMO, a worldview has to address four issues to be validly considered as such: Origins, Destiny, Eternity and Morality.

Where did you get this from?

Let me see...1) We can't be sure 2) We can't be sure 3) Eternal recurrence 4) The moral law within

How's that?

Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
Where did you get this from?

Let me see...1) We can't be sure 2) We can't be sure 3) Eternal recurrence 4) The moral law within

How's that?

This is not about scientific fact; worldviews are about convictions. At this rate you might as well answer "don't know" to all and then drown yourself -- be it in water or alcohol.

Originally posted by Halitose
This is not about scientific fact; worldviews are about convictions. At this rate you might as well answer "don't know" to all and then drown yourself -- be it in water or alcohol.

Why should I drown myself? What is it with you and suicide?

Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
Why should I drown myself? What is it with you and suicide?

Ever heard the figure of speech: "drowning your sorrows"?

Originally posted by Halitose
Ever heard the figure of speech: "drowning your sorrows"?

Of course I have. Alcoholism is an equal-opportunity, non-denominational affliction. And? Are you tempted to drown your sorrows? Is your personal faith the only obstacle between you and the bottle?

Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
Of course I have. Alcoholism is an equal-opportunity, non-denominational affliction. And?

And?

Nothing; because without any conviction, that is all you'll have.

Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
Of course I have. Alcoholism is an equal-opportunity, non-denominational affliction. And? Are you tempted to drown your sorrows? Is your personal faith the only obstacle between you and the bottle?

Are you tempted to drown your sorrows? Is your personal faith the only obstacle between you and the bottle?

Only one who is not content with his current reality needs to suppress it.

Originally posted by Halitose
[b]Are you tempted to drown your sorrows? Is your personal faith the only obstacle between you and the bottle?

Only one who is not content with his current reality needs to suppress it.[/b]

Did you answer the question? I can't tell, but I assume you find the status quo hunky-dory.

There are alternatives to suppression; transformation, for one.

Originally posted by Halitose
[b]And?

Nothing; because without any conviction, that is all you'll have.[/b]

You failed to make any point by bringing in alcoholism. Do you ever have a drink for fun?

Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
Did you answer the question? I can't tell, but I assume you find the status quo hunky-dory.

There are alternatives to suppression; transformation, for one.

There are alternatives to suppression; transformation, for one.

Certainly.

Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
Do you ever have a drink for fun?

Sure.

Originally posted by Halitose
[b]There are alternatives to suppression; transformation, for one.

Certainly.[/b]

Creativity, transformation, play--life is good.

Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
Creativity, transformation, play--life is good.

Back to my point -- you can't have transformation without the direction of a convictional worldview. Revolution cannot be an end unto itself.