It's true that sometimes, experiencing pain does make you better able to appreciate the good things that come your way. But I think that, in the cases of most people, the pain in our lives is too great to justify the added appreciation for good we feel. If the purpose of evil really is to...
It's my opinion that the innovation of harmony and chords in music was probably the greatest innovation in music since...well, the invention of music! (If it was "invented" to begin with).
It may seem odd that I'm posting this now, but I was told recently that harmony (as opposed to different...
Very sad. :( This is the first I've heard of it. I may not agree with everything he says but have always admired him for his sharp mind, persistence and courage. He will be missed. :(
Ha ha, yeah that's true. :) I actually didn't remember joining the forum earlier when I tried to sign up a few days ago, but I guess I must have (I've been in this state of mind for a while, and I've always loved that "we are all born of the dust of stars" quote).
Thanks for the welcomes...
...well, kind of. I don't know if any religion encapsulates what I believe to be true very well. My beliefs are complex to say the least. And vague in a lot of places. I used to call myself an atheist, but I've had to reckon with some intense spiritual experiences I've had in my life that have...