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Saturday, December 31
What does the conceptual framework of palaeomagnetism imply about the universe within which we live? Part I of II
by
Daniel J. Shepard
on Sat 31 Dec 2005 12:35 AM EST
What does the conceptual framework of palaeomagnetism imply about the universe within which we live?
The universe is in a constant state of change. We cannot change this; it is a part of the process known as entropy. We can, however, change our approach to cataclysmic events of change. • Earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes are minor cataclysmic events creating major upheavals in society and individual people’s lives. Events such as these are excellent test runs for the more traumatic cataclysmic events we will have to face at some point. Examples of such major events would include pole shifts, large meteor impacts, global epidemics, and ice ages. Presently, we react to small worldwide cataclysmic events with a sense of awe and wonder over the power of nature and science: monsoons in Asia, earthquakes in
To be continued: Part II of II: This is not a negativism. This is... Friday, December 30
What do humanism and adjustment reinforce about the significance of existence, life? Part II of II
by
Daniel J. Shepard
on Fri 30 Dec 2005 02:00 AM EST
What do humanism and adjustment reinforce about the significance of existence, life?
Part II of II
...The struggle to establish the essence of the individual as being the basic building block of existence and establish the right of the individual to fulfill their own purpose in life unimpeded, are the number one and two fundamental principles for which we have consistently sacrificed our very lives, our very existence throughout history. It is not our lives we said were important but rather the right to travel, journey through life unimpeded, free of the dominance of others, free to develop as we each individually saw fit to do. This drive through history was predicated upon the significance of life (which we had not defined) extending into eternity. Since we could not compare the impact different life journeys had upon the abstract concept of eternity, we accepted the concept of elevating all life onto a plane of equality. • The evolution of the concept of equality is a natural outcome from an understanding of the impact we have upon eternity should eternity exist.
Food for thought: The physical vs. consciousness
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Daniel J. Shepard
on Fri 30 Dec 2005 01:00 AM EST
The physical vs. consciousness Why is it we are so certain that abstract thinking is a product of the physical brain when we have no data to support this perception? Thursday, December 29
reinforce about the significance of existence, life? Part I of II
by
Daniel J. Shepard
on Thu 29 Dec 2005 02:00 AM EST
What do humanism and adjustment reinforce about the significance of existence, life?
Individual awareness becomes the basic building block of total awareness. Total awareness may be evolving from an infinite number of points within our universe as well as other universes. • We may be only one of many locations for individual pieces of awareness, but nevertheless we are one such location. With this in mind, we must then examine what it is we have to offer reality and a greater Reality should it exist. If humanism and adjustment are correct in pointing towards the significance of the individual, then perhaps what we have to offer reality, our universe, is just such a perception. This may or may not be the case; there is, however, no denying the effort, sweat, and struggles we have persevered in order to establish just such a concept within our society. In fact, this struggle has permeated every inch of our historical timeline to the point of being one of the most universal principles we, as individuals, have attempted to establish globally.
To be continued: Part II of II: The struggle to establish the essence of the individual
Food for thought: Where else could the universe be?
by
Daniel J. Shepard
on Thu 29 Dec 2005 12:59 AM EST
Where else could the universe be? There was a time mankind thought there was no end to the earth. Then we found the earth was round. Now we think there is no end to the universe. Why are we so prone to limits? Wednesday, December 28
How do philosophy, religion, and science help us understand what life is? Part II of II
by
Daniel J. Shepard
on Wed 28 Dec 2005 02:00 AM EST
How do philosophy, religion, and science help us understand what life is?
Part II of II
...Religion: Life is eternal. We cannot ask religion to relinquish this position. To do so would be asking religion to annihilate itself. Philosophy has no option but to include this aspect within its unified view if it is to be truly unifying. Science: The universe exists. We cannot ask science to relinquish this position. To do so would be asking science to annihilate itself. Philosophy has no option but to include this aspect within its unified view if it is to be truly unifying. Philosophy: Most religions sense something greater than the universe.
Science is seeking the boundary of our universe. As such, philosophy must now begin to study Reality.
Philosophy has little choice but to begin building a model depicting reality within a greater Reality. It appears that reality, our universe, is a part of something other than itself or life most probably could not be eternal. Life is in reality, which is in Reality. Until we understand the model and its dynamics, we will remain in a state of confusion.
Food for thought: Where is the universe
by
Daniel J. Shepard
on Wed 28 Dec 2005 01:00 AM EST
Where is the universe?
We understand we are in the physical universe but where is the physical universe? Tuesday, December 27
Food for thought: Thinking small
by
Daniel J. Shepard
on Tue 27 Dec 2005 02:15 PM EST
Thinking small causes us to develop small concepts.
Why is it when a new concept emerges which expands our understanding of God's size that we find it so difficult to embrace it?
How do philosophy, religion, and science help us understand what life is? Part I of II
by
Daniel J. Shepard
on Tue 27 Dec 2005 01:31 PM EST
How do philosophy, religion, and science help us understand what life is?
Science: life – consciousness, awareness in reality. Religion: life – the soul, awareness in reality. Philosophy: life in reality, which is in Reality. • In essence, philosophy, religion, and science have constructed the idea of two realities: 1. Reality (upper case ‘R’): what exists beyond the universe and would exist should the universe dissolve. 2. Reality (lower case ‘r’): the universe within which we currently exist. Religion and science did not intentionally set out to create these two types of reality. They emerged as a natural result of both. Religion intuitively understood the concept of a creator. Science is beginning to understand the concept of time, limited existence. The two realities, reality and Reality, are most likely not separate from each other. • A creator does not have to be physically greater than Her creation. But by definition, She is greater than Her initial creation and if that creation is a part of Her, within Her, She remains greater than Her creation as long as that creation remains within Her.
To be continued: Part II of II: Religion: Life is eternal. We cannot ask religion... |
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