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No sh*t? You seem to be certain enough that neither of us has a soul?

Back in the "old days," the only way people could get the word out was to proselytize. Nowadays, since the advent of the printing press and telecommunications (and the Internet), this is no longer necessary. It almost seems that, to some extent, the following passage now applies: Now that isn't...

Yes, I do believe. However, since you're the one who seems to have all the answers, why is it that you don't believe? According to you, I'm either full flatulence or I'm not, right?

So, the only way we can ascertain the "truth" is to get together and vote on it? Yes, this may be required in order to determine the law of the land, but how does that affect reality as a whole? Just because the truth affects each one is differently (which is only a testimony to its diversity)...

Does truth exist independently of man's conceptualization of it? Yes or no? If not, then there is nothing for man to discover, about himself or, anything else. If so, then obviously it was "manufactured" by something else. Neither can it be considered a property of time and space, since it is...

Reality has many facets. The reality of the "truth" within the cave, is no less significant than the "truth" without. At least with the cave, it exists as a point of departure.

Am I disturbing your sense of "oneness?" Or, am I disturbing the atheist in you? I believe in the immortality of the soul? Are you saying it's all egotistical flatulence? If there is any "truth" to one's immortality, then obviously that would be something beneficial to reflect upon. Neither does...

Unless of course you believe in the dualism between the mind and the body. In which case it's really not all that hard to swallow.

There would be no witnessing of truth were man not conscious. Therefore it is consciousness, in line with a "conscious" creator, that exists outside of time and space. It's really quite simple.

How does one divorce mankind from the reality that created him? If the "truth" is inherent with mankind, should it not also be an inherent part of reality? Man is just a witness of the reality he sees, not the creator of it.

Re: Banner add selling truth!! Eh, they've been predicting the "end of times" ever since day one. Which probably is as it should be. That way everyone gets the same message ... i.e., "be prepared."

Or, in the sense that you find what clicks and/or resonates with you interiorly, and hence derive a sense of fulfillment and joy in life. Really? I wasn't aware of this. Except to the extent that we find out how to be genuinely happy in life, with a sense of awe and wonder (of a small child)...

Joseph Campbell says "follow your bliss." The only way we can do that is to become as a small child.

"I" am the transcendent aspect of that which appears to be unaware that it exists. The brain, to the extent that it exists in symbiotic accord with it, is a means of channeling it. Oh, if consciousness didn't exist first, on a cosmic level, that is, what would give brains the incentive to develop?

Only to the extent that it becomes spoiled and corrupted. Yes, but only so long as we maintain the perception of small child, which is more a matter of not maintaining any "preconceived" notions.

According to Matthew 18:1-5, "when we become converted and become as little children."

I don't think this is possible, unless you were to say there was no distinction between man and God. That isn't to say man can't become more like God, however. This I do believe is possible. In which case we begin to define ourselves in terms of "graciousness" which, is still a definable...

We all have our 'inner-being." This is what guides us and motivates us, whether we realize it or not. To some, this takes on an outwardly or worldly appearance, with the focus on one's own personal gain, although they may attempt to disguise it -- through deceit -- because this is what they...

Yea. :)

He he. :)