| Is it the question, or the answer that matters? - Click HERE for Original Thread |
| Perilous_Enterprises |
I was at a friends house this weekend for a party and we all got into a huge discussion about theology. We covered all the basic questions like, is there God, is God a person, why are we here, what's the point, etc. Now I'm pretty opinionated about such things, and although my beliefs may not be the way it is, I still put my thoughts out for discussion. But what I found chatting with these people that they had no time for a possible answer, instead they'd just counter anything I said with more questions.
So it made me wonder, do we even want the answer to such questions? Perhaps so many of us ask the questions just to have that "religious experience" or sence of elightenment akin to theological discussion.
So I ask, do we even want answers? If we got the answer, who would believe it? And what if the answer proved to be contrary to everything we believe?
Whats more important, asking the question, or getting the answer? |
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| RangerMan |
what if theres no tomorrow? lol
come on man ur not supposed to talk about that at a party
religion
race(ethnicity)
and forget the third one..politics?
unless your on weed, i see no point
why not drink fart and talk about women? |
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| Perilous_Enterprises |
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Originally posted by RangerMan
what if theres no tomorrow? lol
come on man ur not supposed to talk about that at a party
religion
race
and forget the third one..politics?
unless your on weed, i see no point
why not drink fart and talk about women?
Hey, I didn't start it! I agree though. It's not the best topic but I alway's get sucked in... Drunk people make the worst arguments.. :p |
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| GOT BOOST |
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Originally posted by Perilous_Enterprises
I was at a friends house this weekend for a party and we all got into a huge discussion about theology. We covered all the basic questions like, is there God, is God a person, why are we here, what's the point, etc. Now I'm pretty opinionated about such things, and although my beliefs may not be the way it is, I still put my thoughts out for discussion. But what I found chatting with these people that they had no time for a possible answer, instead they'd just counter anything I said with more questions.
So it made me wonder, do we even want the answer to such questions? Perhaps so many of us ask the questions just to have that "religious experience" or sence of elightenment akin to theological discussion.
So I ask, do we even want answers? If we got the answer, who would believe it? And what if the answer proved to be contrary to everything we believe?
Whats more important, asking the question, or getting the answer?
Most people you will find can not carry on a conversation and are use to just simple little small talk. However asking questions is a good sign of listening. Now of course depending on how the questions are asked. It is pretty easy to tell if someone is genuinely interested with their questions, or if they are just trying to be funny or mocking you.
I go by the rule… If you ask a question be prepared for the answer and do not ask questions for answers you might not be able to handle the answer for. Peoples answers and opinions are formulated by past experiences and dealings and overall outlook on life.
I do not have time for people who sit there and try to be funny with their questions or try to mock me with them.
Now, it is equally important to be able to listen with an open mind as to others views and opinions.
At the end of your day you need to make your own decisions. All that is important is that you make informed ones.
Mike |
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Also reminds me of the Quote... "great minds talk about ideas, average minds talk about events, and small minds talk about people."
Eleanor Roosevelt
Mike |
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