Judgment
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Thanks Beaudreaux - back at ya.Beaudreaux: Welcome back! Hope you had a great weekend.
Now, let me try to summarize where we currently are on the subject of universal truth.
So, here is a valid logical argument based on what we have so far:
- You claimed that Judaism and Islam, two religions who each believe their God is the one and true God, could both be right "for them." (#243 and other places )
- I claimed that your phrase "right for them" is no different than saying "It's their opinion" and that it is a poor use of the word "right" in our discourse. (#250)
- You responded by saying that when it comes to belief in God "There is no Universal Right and True to be found there" (#252)
- I asked if that meant that your statement "There is no Universal Right and True to be found there" is not universally true. (#257 and #259)
- You answered that it was not universally true (#285)
Welcome to a world where logical contradictions are embraced. You can say one thing and its complete opposite IN THE SAME SENTENCE! Isn't it cool!
- There is no Universal Right and True to be found when trying to understand God.
- The preceding statement is not true
- Therefore, there IS universal Right and True to be found when trying to understand God.
The long drawn out disagreement between the Jews and Muslims is because of the very Torah and Koran and Bible. Muslims believe their God to be the same God as in the OT and NT. You will find very few Jews and Christians that hold this belief. Christians believe that their God is the God of the OT BUT Most Jews do not believe in the Divinity of Jesus Christ and feel their Religion was hijacked. For Peace to become a reality there must be one religion that encompasses all religions one where all can agree on God not just the three mentioned. Or .no religion at least not as religion is currently known. Until that day comes there will be no long lasting peace. Depending on who you are - You can blame Bush, you can blame Israel, you can blame Pakistan, you can blame everything, you can blame nothing and no one BUT first and foremost you need to blame yourself for any powerlessness that if felt in any way is of your own doing.You claimed that Judaism and Islam, two religions who each believe their God is the one and true God, could both be right "for them." (#243 and other places )
There is Universal Truth. What I was saying below is that there is no Universal Truth between all of the beliefs I mentioned in the paragraph below. Everyone has formed their own judgments and all believe 'they' are right.
"There is a Universal correctness in many things - like mathematics. But - when speaking of 'right' or 'true' the Universal correctness you speak of - many times - can be found only in the eye of the beholder ... I believe I am right and true with my beliefs concerning God.. Muslims believe their beliefs are right and true... Jews believe their beliefs are right and true... Christians believe their beliefs are right and true, Buddhists believe their beliefs are right and true - you - believe your beliefs are right and true..and so on... There is no Universal Right and True to be found there - only a mixture of ideas. "