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PJM
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Who can define it?
What are its parameters?
Must one seek truth?
How can we know that it is the truth?
What are its parameters?
Must one seek truth?
How can we know that it is the truth?
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Counterpoint
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These are basically questions of “epistemology,” a branch of philosophy generally concerned with the nature of knowledge.
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PJM
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not one in particular YET
First what is it and how do we know its real?
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gmx2014
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Do you mean* that which is*?not one in particular YET
First what is it and how do we know its real?
Things happen and things exist, regardless if we think they should or shouldn’t, whether it’s good or bad or right or wrong. If it happens, that is the truth. The truth is: that which is (whatever “it” may be).
Let’s apply it to the Miracle of the Sun (one of my favorite things). The Miracle of the Sun exists, since I have it to talk about it. If it didn’t exist, in any way, I would not be able to mention it or talk about it. But because I’m talking about it, something about the Miracle of the Sun is real. It exists somehow.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_of_the_Sun
Another example of that which is would be so-called UFO’s. They’re certainly real (they do exist) but the question is, what are they? Could be human.
Another thing: santa claus and the Easter bunny. lol. Of course they’re real, but it is a question of what are they? lol
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petra22
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Is this going to get deep? Every time I hear “What is truth?” I’m reminded of Pontius Pilate who washed his hands of Jesus and yet condemned him to death…
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gmx2014
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Ya, I’m gonna go deep. lol
Here’s a question of free will.
Was it all by plan and design, and on purpose? If it was all meant to be, then Pilate could not have *not *done whatever it was that he did. He had a purpose, and he served it. So, when did he employ his free will?
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