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  1. Hermit Philosopher

    Signs of Holy Spirit guidance in Christians?

    Yes. The blessings that come with humility are always invisible to the arrogant. It does not matter.
  2. Hermit Philosopher

    Does humanity need to reduce meat consumption?

    In my view, all greed (including the over-consumption of meat) leads to imbalance and is unsustainable in all sorts of ways. Humbly, Hermit
  3. Hermit Philosopher

    Signs of Holy Spirit guidance in Christians?

    One of the strongest insights from the Holy Spirit, is that of Man’s universal vulnerability and need for [support from] his fellow beings. Due to the profound humility invoked by the Holy Spirit, I think that someone led by It, would only really want to put that question to themselves, about...
  4. Hermit Philosopher

    Psychic powers are vital for the journey to God.

    Are you saying that you experience telepathy? I think I missed that bit from your OP. Telepathy between yourself and specific others? Or is it more like abstract “downloads” from “elsewhere”? Regardless, as only you can be responsible for what you take from and do with what you are given...
  5. Hermit Philosopher

    Can God make a triangular where the angles add to other than 180 degrees?

    What it means is that if 3 lines are adjoined at those angles, the shape they form, Man calls a “triangle” and that the angles of anything (regardless of size) in that shape [triangular] will amount to 180 degrees. But God has made many things and not all things are in the shape which Man...
  6. Hermit Philosopher

    What does God want from you?

    I’d say that each spiritual calling is different and that all are of equal importance and value to God. My calling requires me to live as attentively, selflessly (free from self[-interest]) and humbly towards others as possible. Both when I succeed and when I fail, the value of this practice...
  7. Hermit Philosopher

    A lonely nation: Has the notion of the ‘American way’ promoted isolation across history?

    You feel akin with your representatives? That’s great. And rare. It is my experience that in practice, they seldom share, nor seem to have to care much about their constituents’ predicaments, in order to maintain their support. Humbly, Hermit
  8. Hermit Philosopher

    A lonely nation: Has the notion of the ‘American way’ promoted isolation across history?

    I think you were, yes. But your post reminded me that the promise of personal autonomy is used rhetorically, also by governments with significant power over and influence on their citizens’ lives. It seems to me that whether you live in a capitalist, socialist or communist state; in modern...
  9. Hermit Philosopher

    A lonely nation: Has the notion of the ‘American way’ promoted isolation across history?

    There’s a different, opposing take on this too: Where government -promoting it as a benefit to your “autonomy”- looks after your children and your elders [on your behalf], you are less reliant on your family, neighbours and friends (sometimes, resulting in greater distancing and/or sense of...
  10. Hermit Philosopher

    Does "evil" recognize itself?

    In my experience, those are often the same people who, when hurt by others, never see their own part in such interactions either. Humbly, Hermit
  11. Hermit Philosopher

    Should Government Forgive Home Loans?

    Well, no. Because what you and I were speaking of was that other countries [than US] have free higher education and you asked how that affected their quality and the competition to get admitted, etc. When I answered, you asked for sources. Am I insane here?! You’re worrying me; I could be losing...
  12. Hermit Philosopher

    Should Government Forgive Home Loans?

    B Really? There are plenty to choose from. I’ll leave links to Swedish sites out of it (because they’re in Swedish) but all countries have bodies that authorise and monitor higher education. https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/regulation/university-title/...
  13. Hermit Philosopher

    Should Government Forgive Home Loans?

    Yes. To legitimately class yourself as a college, you must meet certain government-set standards. To legitimately class yourself as a university, you must meet certain other, government-set standards. Bodies of education at all levels, are regularly inspected against applicable standards and if...
  14. Hermit Philosopher

    Should Government Forgive Home Loans?

    Quality wise, one should always do some research -both about the school itself and about its reputation within your field of interest- before choosing where to apply. Standards for higher education are set by government. These must be met, or your studies will not qualify for funding. You can...
  15. Hermit Philosopher

    Should Government Forgive Home Loans?

    I mean, obviously, there’s competition: you need to apply to higher education and be admitted, either via good grades, or -if you’re a mature student- by submitting proof of work-experience and scoring well on applicable entry tests. But if you get that far, there are several countries with no...
  16. Hermit Philosopher

    God Is Everything

    If you read scripture, try applying this concept when doing so: All is in God - but nothing on its own, is God. Humbly, Hermit
  17. Hermit Philosopher

    Capitalism and Spirituality

    :laughing: I know, @Revoltingest. That comment was to @Fool Humbly, Hermit
  18. Hermit Philosopher

    Capitalism and Spirituality

    This, basically, is what I meant to say @Fool : And that’s why I’m not sure what it is that you were asking about capitalism and spirituality. Humbly, Hermit
  19. Hermit Philosopher

    What is better reading a book made on paper?Or one downloaded on your computer?

    I believe that this mainly depends on one’s age and what one’s been used to. Humbly, Hermit
  20. Hermit Philosopher

    Do you need threats of hell

    No, but I personally needed to experience the internal consequences of being a “bad” person, to realise that I wanted to be a “good” one instead. Humbly, Hermit
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