01-07-2012, 02:06 AM
Hey gang,
I've had a question rolling around in my head this week. What is the value of faith? It's a tough question that I don't have a fast answer to. Where metaphysics / religion / spirituality is concerned, the only thing I can think of is perhaps it reassures one that our consciousness doesn't go to oblivion upon bodily death? Does it help an individual in any other way than that?
Food for thought / bonus question- is it a hallmark of the negative path to see absolutely no point in or to place no value on faith? Demanding proof, being cynical etc? Or is that just another polarity neutral choice in attitude / perspective among the infinite attitudes one could form?
I may not have time to participate (so busy these days), but I will be listening. And thank you in advance!
L&L,
Eric
I've had a question rolling around in my head this week. What is the value of faith? It's a tough question that I don't have a fast answer to. Where metaphysics / religion / spirituality is concerned, the only thing I can think of is perhaps it reassures one that our consciousness doesn't go to oblivion upon bodily death? Does it help an individual in any other way than that?
Food for thought / bonus question- is it a hallmark of the negative path to see absolutely no point in or to place no value on faith? Demanding proof, being cynical etc? Or is that just another polarity neutral choice in attitude / perspective among the infinite attitudes one could form?
I may not have time to participate (so busy these days), but I will be listening. And thank you in advance!
L&L,
Eric