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[Chuck Naill]

Is this a wokesm?

For me it seems austere.

[kazoolaw]

"Wokesm?"

[Bold2013]

I like the term “woke mind virus’ better.

[Chuck Naill]

So 😂😂

[TSherbs]

I like the term “woke mind virus’ better.

WMV!!

love it

What would be in the "innoculation" for it? A good dose of scripture? Or, would you say, that no innoculations work?

[Chuck Naill]

I don’t think he’s a medically trained anything….lol!

[Bold2013]

I like the term “woke mind virus’ better.

WMV!!

love it

What would be in the "innoculation" for it? A good dose of scripture? Or, would you say, that no innoculations work?

Great questions.

Critical thinking is the best defense against critical race theory.

Not everyone has the ability or desire to use logic and reason (some have even called these tools racist!). But I have had these shortcomings too.

[TSherbs]

I like the term “woke mind virus’ better.

WMV!!

love it

What would be in the "innoculation" for it? A good dose of scripture? Or, would you say, that no innoculations work?

Great questions.

Critical thinking is the best defense against critical race theory.

Not everyone has the ability or desire to use logic and reason....

Are you a Biblical literalist?

[Bold2013]

I try to read/understand the Bible as it was intended to be. I have many limitations but I am trying to grow in my understanding.

[TSherbs]

I try to read/understand the Bible as it was intended to be. I have many limitations but I am trying to grow in my understanding.

I'm asking, because you trumpeted logic and reason and "critical thinking." I am wondering if you apply that to your interpretation of your scripture. For example, do you believe that Moses parted the Red Sea?

[Bold2013]

That is a simple question but requires massive unpacking to explain my answer.

First you have to determine the credibility of the Bible itself. Then analyze the specific account in exodus. Then analyze what the rest of scripture has to say of this event (there is a lot and in both testaments).

[TSherbs]

That is a simple question but requires massive unpacking to explain my answer.

First you have to determine the credibility of the Bible itself. Then analyze the specific account in exodus. Then analyze what the rest of scripture has to say of this event (there is a lot and in both testaments).

Just start with the thesis (answer to the question): Did Moses literally part the Red Sea at any point in human history on this planet? It's a yes, no, maybe answer....at least to start. Then I will ask about the "logic" and "reason" that you used to get to that answer. I was surprised to hear a person of likely literal belief in the Bible chastize someone else for lack of "logic" and "reason" and "critical thinking." But I am giving you a chance to explain (if you want).

[Bold2013]

Exodus 14 says that the LORD drove the sea back in a literal sense.

[Bold2013]

I try to read/understand the Bible as it was intended to be. I have many limitations but I am trying to grow in my understanding.

I'm asking, because you trumpeted logic and reason and "critical thinking." I am wondering if you apply that to your interpretation of your scripture. For example, do you believe that Moses parted the Red Sea?

I have been trying to, especially over the last few years. I wish I started much sooner.

[TSherbs]

Why is this difficult to believe if your efforts are based in "logic" and "reason"? Or, is the problem that critical thinking obstructs this specific belief?

[Bold2013]

I’m sorry TS. I see that was confusing. I replied to the wrong post of yours.

I meant to convey that I have tried to grow in the knowledge/reasoning/logic for my beliefs more than feelings/experiences.

[dneal]

As noted in the "definition of christian" thread, critical thinking usually leads one to Kierkegaard and his leap of faith. There is a chasm of the unknowable, and belief in religion or science/cosmology requires that leap - to accept something as true in spite of those unknowable things.

If that led Bold to Christ or a literal interpretation of scripture, or EoC to Buddhism, or anyone to anything that fills the "religion shaped hole"; who are we to judge? as long as they're not forcing their belief on us, or demanding that we make the same leap.

[TSherbs]

As noted in the "definition of christian" thread, critical thinking usually leads one to Kierkegaard and his leap of faith. There is a chasm of the unknowable, and belief in religion or science/cosmology requires that leap - to accept something as true in spite of those unknowable things.

If that led Bold to Christ or a literal interpretation of scripture, or EoC to Buddhism, or anyone to anything that fills the "religion shaped hole"; who are we to judge? as long as they're not forcing their belief on us, or demanding that we make the same leap.

I am certainly not "judging" faith. But Bold criticized someone else (strongly) for not using "logic" and "reason" and "critical thinking." I wanted to point out that faith is, in the end, the precise movement (leap) beyond these things.

I actually recognize and accept this leap, and have done it myself, and do not fault myself for having done so. I also don't over-value "critical thinking," even though it was my job, in part, to teach it. But there are other ways of "knowing" and "understanding" and being "right."

[dneal]

Post #5 was too obvious.

[TSherbs]

The smiley face was meant to convey my tone and spirit. I like analogies, and I loved the WMV idea (even though it was pointed at me, in part). I wanted to joke about phoney weapons of mass woke virus in Iraq, but I couldn't come up with anything. So this attempt was hobbled from the start.

Sincere faith I have great respect for.

Weaponized faith meant to belittle or castigate or harm others, I do not. It's all in what use it is put to.