I just want to understand..

[RichardT]

I'm pretty sure there are probably many things that are warped about the way I perceive reality. I just want to try to understand it, is there anything wrong with that? I'm still young, and my oppinion on certain things will probably change over time...

I wrote this because some persons think that I'm an idiot, for trying to understand what is real...

 

[Apollonian]

For crying out loud. Ask yourself who the real idiot is if certain people call you an idiot for asking yourself some of the most profound questions that the most intelligent humans have been pondering since the dawn of civilization.

The realms of "metaphysics" and "ontology" (the study of reality and the nature of existence, respectively) are very important! Too many people in this media rich society get lost in a sea of deception which seeks to create a false reality out of consumerism and politics.

If you have some specific question in mind regarding the nature of reality, by all means lets hear it. There is no better way to bring your thoughts to maturity than to test them out amongst interested peers.

 

[relaxeus]

The world is full of jerks. Try not to let them get to you.

Also, definetly keep exploring the big questions of life. I can't imagine myself being ignorant about these things. I have to know

 

[thekwizzitiveone]

Wow, I've been experiencing the same thing in another part of this forum.
I don't think that there's any need to make fun of someone for something they say, if they have a different view they could say something like, "Yes, but what about this?" You know? They could tell you their opinion without acting like idiots themselves.

Keep asking your questions. And try not to let others hurt your feelings... (make you mad?)

God bless.

 

[Jenka]

Hey Brother,

I understand what you mean. To look at yourself in different ways and to ask yourself questions that stretch your mind is a good thing.
Look always to gain knowledge and to understand truth. We are so lucky to be given something as wonderful and thought prevoking as the Bible. It asks and answers some of the most profound questions that have ever existed.
Some people may look down on you, perhaps to them you are counting the grains of sand on a beach.
But always continue to look for knowledge, always strive to know and share truth, and trust in God for the things you cannot understand.

~Jenka

 

[Verv]

You are young, and as you grow your ideas will change. I am still changing, and I think that everyone changes.

Mohammed Ali was asked about some of the embarassing things that he had said when he was younger at age 40, and I remember his reply was, "Anyone who hasn't changed since age 20 and age 40 is a complete failure."

Needless to say, the same is true from ages 16 to 22.

Don't worry about what people have to say about you, don't let it get into the way of how you are or what you think... Live freely.

Love your neighbor as how you love yourself and worship God, if you do these things you cannot be a failure regardless of what people say.

 

[quatona]

I'm pretty sure there are probably many things that are warped about the way I perceive reality. I just want to try to understand it, is there anything wrong with that? I'm still young, and my oppinion on certain things will probably change over time...

No, I don´t know what could be wrong with it. You are paraphrasing the concept of "learning" here.

I wrote this because some persons think that I'm an idiot, for trying to understand what is real...

Are you sure you haven´t misunderstood them? I can´t think of any person who considers the attempt to understand idiotic. Maybe they were rather talking about your particular approach of trying to understand?
Whatever, calling someone an idiot doesn´t help with anything (except with self-confirmation, maybe).

Allow me one remark concerning your use of "perceiving reality" and "understand what is real". You won´t get past your perception. Everything that reaches your brain is and will always be filtered through your perception.

 

[Emmy]

Dear RichardT, you had some very good replies, and I can only repeat most of it. One more thought, though, and this has helped me greatly, Richard. " With God on one`s side, who, or what can be against one? " That has helped me greatly, and still does. I say this lovingly and humbly, and send greetings. Emmy, your sister in Christ.

 

[Received]

The passion for understanding is a problem only if it consumes your happiness; what once had good intentions eventually swallowed itself. We can have safe passions for few things in life, and I would think that understanding comes best when you're not looking for it in every corner. In other words, detach yourself from your desire to understand everything; try your hardest to ward it off to preference, for then it doesn't haggle you at every step. Learn to resign yourself; learn the limitations of your own finitude. You can't be happy with discontentment, with insistent, gnawing doubt; and verily, doubt is necessary -- discontentment is at times necessary. But you'll cover more ground with clear eyes.

The surest path to wisdom is to resign the itch for wisdom; to accept more than to assert yourself.

That and some good freakin' books.