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  1. Hermit Philosopher

    Religious Authority and Authority in General

    Depends on what you mean by “authority”. As a citizen, I have an obligation follow the laws of the country I live in and to understand that if I don’t, there are consequences for not doing so that I must accept. I don’t need to personally agree with all laws, but I do have to follow them. This...
  2. Hermit Philosopher

    "God, the Bible and his Word" the Genesis Account, the Garden of Eden

    Dear @101G I use different words but to me, much of your reasoning and conclusions make sense. I’d say that what occurs is that Man goes from having lived in a state of contentment and inner peace with what is, to one of comparing himself to God, spirit and his fellow beings; leading to an...
  3. Hermit Philosopher

    Omnist

    I don’t define myself as anything, but I see wisdom -and madness!- in most things; including faiths, religions …and also in myself. Some people speak of “cherry-picking”, but as far as I know, I’m not “picking” anything - I’m merely attentively observing and reflecting. “Truth” (singular) in...
  4. Hermit Philosopher

    Cbt therapy and gaslighting

    CBT will not help you define or overcome the causes of your behavioural patterns. It is only effective in changing the patterns themselves. I’d only recommend CBT to those who already know where their behavioural patterns stem from and have processed (come to terms/ peace with) that first -...
  5. Hermit Philosopher

    No such thing as a cult

    And IJCAM https://www.ijcam.org/
  6. Hermit Philosopher

    No such thing as a cult

    ICSA https://www.icsahome.com/aboutus Humbly, Hermit
  7. Hermit Philosopher

    How does the story of Adam and Eve compatible with science?

    I think the answer to this, depends on which interpretation of “the story” it is that you are applying. If you are using a literal interpretation, it is not compatible with any physical data/ evidence found. Humbly, Hermit
  8. Hermit Philosopher

    What do you think about new age?

    That’s a pretty broad umbrella term, but where and when they thrive, at least it shows that people are reflecting over things. Some movements are cultish; that’s a pity, I think. Humbly, Hermit
  9. Hermit Philosopher

    Transgenderism

    As a Christian; is this a way to speak of and treat a fellow human being in emotional distress? God will not judge you by the gender identity of another. God will judge you by your treatment of others. Do you consider your attitude towards these individuals sufficiently humble in the eyes...
  10. Hermit Philosopher

    It is impossible to step out of the real world

    Dear @F1fan, The production of science is a creative process requiring imagination, open-mindedness and passion as well as methodology and critical thinking. To belittle the creativity of the process but admire its result, does not make sense. No good science limits itself by only thinking...
  11. Hermit Philosopher

    It is impossible to step out of the real world

    As in, to ”conceive”, perhaps?
  12. Hermit Philosopher

    It is impossible to step out of the real world

    Ah, I understand how you mean now! To imagine things, but not as in “making things up”, yes? Humbly, Hermit
  13. Hermit Philosopher

    Spiritual and religions, but none of the religions seem to fit

    Dear @Karolina The purest sort of faith and trust is that which follows from an inquisitive (often skeptic) and attentive nature. To question what is taught in regards to faith, is to open oneself to the chance of establishing a personal relationship to God. Have you reached out to your Msgr...
  14. Hermit Philosopher

    It is impossible to step out of the real world

    I think some may find that a little narrow-minded. If one considers it a waste of time, one is free not to partake, but there is no harm in thinking outside our everyday box and being inquisitive about other things - indeed; to some, it is quite enriching. Humbly, Hermit
  15. Hermit Philosopher

    It is impossible to step out of the real world

    I don’t think I understand what you mean. If this were true, where would that leave those who are born physically blind? Humbly, Hermit
  16. Hermit Philosopher

    It is impossible to step out of the real world

    No, I think physicists, mathematicians, etc. most likely do have easier access to a purely abstract perspective. Albeit, they don’t all solely live in it like say, someone with autism might, but still; I’d agree that it may be easier for you than for some. Humbly, Hermit
  17. Hermit Philosopher

    It is impossible to step out of the real world

    It is possible to tap into a purely abstract [perspective of] reality, yes. The mind has this ability, but it is not the best perspective for our physical survival. It is bad for navigating through daily life and it also makes interaction with others difficult. In addition, once taken, it is...
  18. Hermit Philosopher

    Yet Another Thread on Freewill

    Rejection of the concept of free will, is not beneficial to society as a whole, because it means that we must also entirely reject the idea of personal responsibility for the actions of individuals. Humbly, Hermit
  19. Hermit Philosopher

    Favourite coaches?

    I read its title and honestly thought this thread was going to be about public transport. :D
  20. Hermit Philosopher

    A.I. and souls.

    I don’t think so. Not my definition of a soul, at least. Conscious, yes. Self-consciousness too, perhaps. And, it obviously has [programmed] agency. Will its extensive accumulation of data (experience) eventually lead to it acquire its own [free] will, allowing it to consciously act against...
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