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Some Self Training ~ SKEPTICISM ~

~Skepticism~ ‘The Good The Bad And the Responsible’

In the ‘Feel Good’ Society we find ourselves in, it is easy to write off … any need to evaluate what is really going on.

Looking at all the Negative things that present themselves daily, will not be within the scope of what we will want to address in this post. Have you ever stopped long enough, to evaluate all … well maybe not all, as this would take to long, … … … to evaluate the negative, … … well, Lets just say, what each one of us would consider as negative, …Those things that happen around us, ‘Day In & Day Out’? … … … I bet you were wondering IF, I was EVER gonna get that thought out!

Allow me to hone in on “Skepticism” today and PLEASE, … go ahead and RUN WITH IT, so when I bring this thought to it’s culmination, you will already be there, with whether you agree or not.

Innovations NORMALLY COME UP AGAINST SKEPTICISM inasmuch as; they contravene personal and social credence. Established beliefs are so compelling and forceful, that wars are and will be fought over them.

They become THE foundational base for philosophies, psychology, political systems, and even medical concepts to develop and yes new Religions.

Some ENJOY their own Memorials! … … … SOMETIMES THEY ARE ONLY IMAGINARY TALES and are not even true. We just hope and think that they are.

Nevertheless, … … … for a moment, let us look at “The Good” that is derived from some of it!

Skepticism to Innovations is usually resistance to change. Including, “it’s too good to be true” attitude… or “That sounds too Spooky” or anything that resembles that… and so forth, … … … This is Healthy and GENERALLY … to be expected. SEVERELY scrutinizing “New Concepts” need to be the norm. … … It will make them stronger in the over all, … should they prove to prevail.

EVEN When one possesses a MAJOR development that is founded on the most convincing of known axioms, being contrary to TRADITIONAL understandings, … will always and expectantly be met with skepticism.

Here are a few quotes to make this point:

“Heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible.”
Lord Kelvin, President Royal Society

“Everything that can be invented has been invented.”
Charles H. Duell, Director of U.S. Patent Office, 1899

“Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote.” Grover Cleveland, 1905

“There is no likelihood man can ever tap the power of the atom.” Robert Milikan, Nobel Laureate in Physics, 1923

“Who the heck wants to hear actors talk?” Harry M. Warner, Warner Brothers Pictures, 1927

Now, as we segue into “The Bad”!

We may as well start here with my standard Response:
“You can always tell a skeptic, BUT you cannot tell them very much!”

There are many more and no doubt you may come up with a few yourself. … … … Allow that to suffice, as I would like to move on to the main reason that I have been giving this so much thought.
As I am being blessed, with becoming ‘MORE’ knowledgeable, it in itself makes me ‘MORE’ aware to be ‘MORE’ “Responsible”. … … … To many times in the past, I have just passed on by an auspicious opportunity to make a difference, because of my intolerance to skepticism.

Almost a case of ‘The Pot Calling The Kettle Black’!

Having studied ‘Skepticism’ to this degree allows me to back up and NOT Write the Skeptic Off and leave another opportunity to minister to them at another time, … … … many of the times with the very innovation or new concept, … they would not have a part of before.

Albeit now IT IS your turn! Tell me where you believe that I am wrong … or maybe you were already there, waiting on me to get to The Conclusion. Whatever your outcome, Do Not become Hoodwinked to The Truth and be continually Blessed,as I am about my FATHER’s Business!

Making A Difference And Helping Other People Reach Their Goals! DP

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Book Burnings for Pagan Christianity! Important News.

Interesting development in the making. I just received a post that Book Burning is not just a thing of the past. It may be written off as promotional hype, yet it caught my eye as I have been writing a series on “The Value Of Books” on our sister web page Book Wealth. I read the original Pagan Christianity by Frank Viola 3 or 4 years ago, and it opened my eyes to a lot of things that are a part of TheTraditional Church today. In fact I started a Spiritual Blog, called Won Preacher’s Thoughts with a remark about ‘The Traditional Church ‘ and somewhat in line with Frank’s … … … ‘Position’, (For lack of a better word.) This will be a subject there later. Here is a portion of Frank’s Post:

Letter from Frank Viola - BOOK BURNINGS FOR PAGAN CHRISTIANITY!

Book Burnings and Other Such Things …

A heart-felt “thank you” to all of you who have written me such encouraging emails and letters regarding the new book, “Pagan Christianity.” I’m so glad it’s having such an impact on so many people.

If you’re following the Blogosphere, you are aware that many are writing great reviews on Pagan Christianity while others are doing their dead-level best to prevent people from reading it. (Some of which are by people who haven’t even read the book.)

Right now, some people are saying ( rather loudly) that they want this book to “go away” and “disappear.” And they are working hard at persuading people NOT to buy the book. There are even rumors about book-burnings afoot. George and I have been called a few names, including “anti-Christs” by some who hate the book. …

I can understand how people think differently about different things. Yet to even use the term, ‘Book Burning’ sends chills down my back, now that I have become aware, not just of the Intrinsic Value, but also of the different kinds of Wealth that are a part of every book.

For those who are interested in books in general, may profit from taking “The Tour” at BookWise Pays and have your eyes opened to even more.

Until next time, Be Blessed, DP

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