Some Self Training ~ SKEPTICISM ~

November 7th, 2008

~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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