perception

  1. public hermit

    We do not see things as they are. We see them as we are.

    Is there a subjective difference between perception and imagination? According to Dijkstra's article, there is not a substantial subjective difference. What we imagine can obscure what we perceive when it is more vivid, but imagination can also make perception more real, i.e. a modified Perky...
  2. Monksailor

    PERCEPTION: What relevance has this to interpretation of Scripture?

    Perception defined for this thread from the Oxford dictionary (Perception | Definition of Perception by Oxford Dictionary on Lexico.com also meaning of Perception): "The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses, The state of being or process of becoming aware of...
  3. HenSoma-OneBody

    Your Perception Is Your Reality

    What people perceive is usually what they believe, and this is based on what they hear, see and think. However, not all of our perceptions are in fact truth. We all have blind spots where others can perceive things about us and yet we do not perceive or acknowledge these things. For example...
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    Moral Outrage/Righteous Indignation--When is it appropriate???

    Sometimes in this life, we open our eyes to the world around us and we see ethical inconsistencies and feel like we exist in some kind of moral and/or social disequilibrium. I suppose this is the case for just about any person, from any background, and of any political leaning, and it can be...
  5. PeaceJoyLove

    Eating from a tree in the midst...

    There are two trees in our midst (just as the kingdom is within) and what we think may not be the truth as it relates to where we are perceiving/eating from... Jesus said love your neighbour as yourself... James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. 11 Brothers, do not...
  6. shaheem white

    thought i'd feed the saints some breakfast... "Perception"

    Gracious grits, eggs, holy home fries and sanctified sausage links ummm!!! let's eat...The Lord said to Moses, “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each ancestral tribe send one of its leaders.”(Hebrews 13:1,2); They gave Moses this account: “We...
  7. junebug72

    Defining My Perception of Love

    Hello. My name is JB for short. I am extremely interested in how you as an individual define; LOVE. I define love as do no harm, want the best for you always, laughter and security. If you need food and I have some I will share it with you; the same for water. Forgiveness, empathy...