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You seem to make assumptions again and again about knowing thyself as if those who do not study the bible do not know themselves. Which of course is highly unlikely to be true.
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...And you have reached this conclusion how?
Russ I have reached this conclusion through my own spritual journey as I have stated before. I study the Dharma and engage in an insight meditation practice. The heart of the Buddha's teachings are about thorough self examination and engaging in the practice of questioning everything.
You also preach about logic and reason and then people here use "instincts" to discern truth.
I dont believe I preach and I am not responsible for what others post. But instincts, intuition etc are important sources of information taken in balance with the intellect. If you are also referring to Linda's posts I believe she has been quite careful and thoughful in her responses to a lot of what has been said on these threads and has used and referred to various schools of thought, scientific thinking and her own personal knowledge through experience. e.g her posts on evolution and the education system
I do not rule out the Bible as tool for learning and growth as I do not rule out the Torah or the Quran.
The search for truth begins with a thorough self examination.
Know yourself.
I agree whole heartedly with you
