Originally posted by Bosse de NageWhether subconsciously or with known intent we speak the truth. When muted, we point to it. We have no choice: it must come out. You offer alternative stories, suggesting they are weighted equally with what God gave Moses, questioning them all. Maybe they're all wrong, canceling one another out--- not by contradiction but by mere existence. Perhaps (we point) the truth is there is no truth, and we're left wondering what we're pointing at. I don't think, therefore I am not?
If you say so.
Originally posted by FreakyKBHi think you're talking rubbish, therefore you are.
Whether subconsciously or with known intent we speak the truth. When muted, we point to it. We have no choice: it must come out. You offer alternative stories, suggesting they are weighted equally with what God gave Moses, questioning them all. Maybe they're all wrong, canceling one another out--- not by contradiction but by mere existence. Perhaps (w ...[text shortened]... truth, and we're left wondering what we're pointing at. I don't think, therefore I am not?
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI love manipulating people who try to pull that nonsense. Of course it's true...but there are a lot of wannabes that embrace it without knowing how to do it.
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In my honest opinion, most all games are essentially mind games (professional sports, octagon fighting, horseshoes, high spirited conversation, high stakes poker, chess, etc.). An obvious yet incredibly underrated strategy appears to be the concentrated focus on breaking an opponent's will to fight, by gradually ...[text shortened]... l interest and in good taste is fair game.
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Originally posted by Grampy Bobbyyes, its called psychology. used in every form of interaction. if we have a mind, then psychological strategies will be used.
[b]Friendly Opinion Game (FOG)
In my honest opinion, most all games are essentially mind games (professional sports, octagon fighting, horseshoes, high spirited conversation, high stakes poker, chess, etc.). An obvious yet incredibly underrated strategy appears to be the concentrated focus on breaking an opponent's will to fight, by gradually ...[text shortened]... l interest and in good taste is fair game.
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Originally posted by FreakyKBHI'm not sure what you're talking about. I disagree with several of your propositions, though, the most glaringly obvious being the first.
Whether subconsciously or with known intent we speak the truth. When muted, we point to it. We have no choice: it must come out. You offer alternative stories, suggesting they are weighted equally with what God gave Moses, questioning them all. Maybe they're all wrong, canceling one another out--- not by contradiction but by mere existence. Perhaps (w ...[text shortened]... truth, and we're left wondering what we're pointing at. I don't think, therefore I am not?
Originally posted by Bosse de NageUnderscoring that truth is an irresistible force. Someone wants to corrupt it, they still have to borrow from it. By making statements, we affirm our belief that truth exists.
I'm not sure what you're talking about. I disagree with several of your propositions, though, the most glaringly obvious being the first.
Originally posted by Bosse de NageCan you say that in everyday english?
Before commenting any further -- are you a premillenial dispensationalist?
Premillennialism in Christian end-times theology is the belief that Jesus will literally and physically be on the earth for his millennial reign, at his second coming.