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If Prince believes in what he chooses to believe... then he is just like you and I. Whatever we choose to believe, we will always find evidence to support our own thoughts AND things will appear to us in that frame because that's what we've conditioned our mind to look for. This is the psychological process that gives all of us faith in whatever we choose to believe, and I'm not just talking about religion here.
In my opinion, there is actually no such thing as truth, just what we choose to believe, and this is where Prince and I probably differ. That's cool and I can respect that. . [This message was edited Mon Apr 14 11:57:04 PDT 2003 by Anji] | |
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Anji said: then he is just like you and I. Whatever we choose to believe, we will always find evidence to support our own thoughts AND things will appear to us in that frame because that's what we've conditioned our mind to look for. This is the psychological process that gives all of us faith in whatever we choose to believe, and I'm not just talking about religion here.
In my opinion, there is actually no such thing as truth, just what we choose to believe, and this is where Prince and I probably differ. That's cool and I can respect that. . [This message was edited Mon Apr 14 11:57:04 PDT 2003 by Anji] Well said. | |
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Thanks you anji. Very well said.  ~KiKi | |
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believe those who seek the truth; doubt those who find it.
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Anji said: then he is just like you and I. Whatever we choose to believe, we will always find evidence to support our own thoughts AND things will appear to us in that frame because that's what we've conditioned our mind to look for. This is the psychological process that gives all of us faith in whatever we choose to believe, and I'm not just talking about religion here.
In my opinion, there is actually no such thing as truth, just what we choose to believe, and this is where Prince and I probably differ. That's cool and I can respect that. No such thing as truth?! 
So you're one of those people who think you could flap your arms and fly away if only you had enough faith? Fear is the mind-killer. | |
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There is no such thing as no such things. | |
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teller said: Anji said: then he is just like you and I. Whatever we choose to believe, we will always find evidence to support our own thoughts AND things will appear to us in that frame because that's what we've conditioned our mind to look for. This is the psychological process that gives all of us faith in whatever we choose to believe, and I'm not just talking about religion here.
In my opinion, there is actually no such thing as truth, just what we choose to believe, and this is where Prince and I probably differ. That's cool and I can respect that. No such thing as truth?!
So you're one of those people who think you could flap your arms and fly away if only you had enough faith? | |
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Anji said: Interesting, Telly. I don't believe that will happen to me and therefore it's hardly surprising that it doesn't (at least, not in my mind).
Just testing the premise here...you're saying that someone else, then, could defy the laws of physics using only their beliefs? Fear is the mind-killer. | |
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teller said: Anji said: Interesting, Telly. I don't believe that will happen to me and therefore it's hardly surprising that it doesn't (at least, not in my mind).
Just testing the premise here...you're saying that someone else, then, could defy the laws of physics using only their beliefs? | |
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. [This message was edited Mon Apr 14 12:32:49 PDT 2003 by teller] Fear is the mind-killer. | |
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Let's bring this discussion back to Prince.
Those fans that think Prince in the 90's was not as good as Prince in the 80's, will inevitably find evidence to support their beliefs. That doesn't mean their opinion is true, even if it is widely held. | |
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Similarly, those fans that think Prince is dissing their lifestyle choices in The Rainbow Children, will inevitably find evidence to support their beliefs. That doesn't mean their opinion is true, even if it is widely held.
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The One Truth does exist whether we choose to believe in Him or not. | |
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Who are you and what have you done with the real Anji  | |
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Zipper said: The One Truth does exist whether we choose to believe in Him or not. This is an example of faith. It is not the truth but merely a reflection on what you have chosen to collect evidence for. | |
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Zipper said: The One Truth does exist whether we choose to believe in Him or not.
When you say Him do you mean Prince or God...? -------------------------------------------------
MENACE TO SOBRIETY  | |
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Anji said: Zipper said: The One Truth does exist whether we choose to believe in Him or not. This is an example of faith. It is not the truth but merely a reflection on what you have chosen to collect evidence for.i agree anji. there ain't nothin' else to be said. | |
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Well said, can't argue with that one. | |
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