Jillian
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I am confused. :? :?: If desire is what derails our patience, why is it good to deisre patience? Am I simply misunderstanding you?
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While we're on the topic of religions...do you think that Taoism can even be considered a religion? It doesn't really lay out any ways to live your life, it doesn't talk about an afterlife, etc. Does Taoism really even have any set "beliefs" :?:
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Cetainly we are all greatly influenced by our genetics and by nature. But perhaps we are also influenced to a large degree by our enviornment and by what happens in our life. I'm not saying that we are all unique, even though genetically at least we…
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The circumstances of civilization make it difficult for us to maintain natural balance I tend to agree with you --- that we are really just animals. But when you said that civilzation makes natural balance more difficult, I couldn't help think…
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Carl said The inhabitants of each era see their own morality standards as 'written in stone', and look askance at other's with differing standards --- You imply that it's bad to look down on other people's views. But isn't this hypocritic…
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But if "self" is really an illusion, then why is everyone different? People react differently to things, have their own opinions and thoughts. Everyone has their own experiences in life, and different personalities. Don't these things tend to define…
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Hmmm, that gives me something to think about. Thanks a lot guys.
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Hello, I'm Jill. I stubbled onto this site while browsing the web, and was intrigued. I was raised Christian, but I don't actually believe in that faith. I do, however seem to agree with what I have read on Taoism, so far at least. I have a coupl…