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Freedom to think

david manz
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0 of 1 people found this post helpful Posted 04/09/08 - 01:32 AM: Subject: FREEDOM TO THINK	#1
There are many forms of freedom, but no freedom is so self rewarding as that of thinking. Being no longer afraid to question those things that were many times foisted on us by peers, and authority figures; those things that adulthood proved held no more truth in them than the histories we are taught in school; lies told for motives that have only control and pacification in mind designed to quell the young and innocent minds from rebelling against the truths offensiveness. There are pathways in your mind that contain thoughts almost beyond imagining. There are fearful thoughts that can make one think he is injuring his soul; there are thoughts that bring the ecstasies we attribute to godly gifts; there are thoughts that free us from all our guilt, shames, and fears, things that were administered as ‘teachings’; there are mental constructs that create the feelings of confidence, strength, rightness, things that will bolster the soul. Now, it is easy to have a response that points out the fact that we are ‘all free to think’, and to this I’ll respond with a question that most people can’t answer, only because they don’t have the ‘freedom’, I’m referring to it as a strength to question present beliefs, like being able to answer questions about your dedication, your devotion, and the ‘whys’ of the doubtful sides of God, meaning the possibility of being wrong, and evoke for yourself thoughts to test your metal as though your next breath would be the last; no time for research, no time for consideration, no time for excuses, no time for sorry! Living in the culmination of all you are — every moment! I think, that a question that should be foremost in a believers mind should be, ‘Did I fully prepare myself for what I hoped and claimed to believe?’ For me, this ‘preparation’ comes in the form of my understandings forged from my life alone. Not the opinions of others! It's empirical as far as I’m concerned! Out of this ‘cleaned’ source of knowledge comes a clear understanding of why I exist, and why I stand in a position of strength that allows me to ride the crest of life’s unfolding moment at a time, always peering into the moment ahead as if it was my last, sincerely hoping that it might contain the face of the God in whom all my earthly Hopes rest. If perchance on the other hand, there is no hereafter, it will mean that I at least suffered no fear of the flimsy vail we call death and now enjoy a great confidence as I approach such a phantasmagoric end. Sorry about using that word, but its so perfect.

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Posted 04/11/08 - 02:48 AM:	#2
We have the freedom of thought. But that is not the end. Becoming free to think, perhaps is the first step. The next one might be to cultivate your intellect into thinking in educational manners. And after that becoming an expert in some fields what are in your intellects strong sides. And after that becoming a creator in some field. And in the end becoming an expert in that with the position in society. That is the end goal of thinking, as I see for some people. So I think that ethically it is right to tie your minds liberty with those obligations of the society, what attract you and give you self realisation horizons. That is what I call living in truth. Others have freedom to think contra versa.
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Posted 05/07/08 - 01:16 PM:	#3
I value my freedoms very much so, but I'd have to say that the freedom to think what I want, when I want, and how I want is simply amazing. And as for a previous statement that you made, and forgive me if I misinterpret; but, while it is hard to admit that one is wrong, escpecially when one believed in something so truly and highly, it isn't impossible. For some people, yes. For others, no. For instance; I have the freedom to think that that Satan is awesome. ( Lolz. ) But, I'm also not afraid to admit that I was wrong, if it were true. There are no rights or wrongs in opinions, and opinions lined with facts is usually what ends up coming out on top. Like society. Yes, it sucks. Yes, we have to strive in it; but I guarentee that at one point or another, everyone has questioned the afterlife... escpecially nearing death. Now, I have a few theories on it, but I won't get into that now~ In any case; freedom of thought is simply free will. And the mind is a terrible thing to waste~
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