@PKMfantasies I agree. Being grateful is an emotional state, and this helps with meaning. Intellect alone is not enough. People tend to not value what comes easily, noone cares about air unless they are deprived of it - then it becomes the ultimate concern!
@PKMfantasies Indeed, there are no answers there. Whatever the price he got out of it in one piece and that's something. It's easy to fall down such paths when there's not enough meaning leading our lives. Education, mainly being information, is not enough, something must become emotional.
@PKMfantasies Wow, I bet! The fact is we know so little, and to be open to the miraculous in this world is good for us. In this deranged world stories like this can make one feel less isolated and more hopeful. Thanks!
@PKMfantasies I've heard the stories, these are human deeds. They will use anything to promote their self-interest. I've seen hypocrites too, they are everywhere in many forms. But I've seen good people too, and many are Christians in a simple, honest way.
@PKMfantasies But think about this. It's the one religion that people can ridicule, are even encouraged too, with no consequences. Churches get burnt every few days. True Christians, who try to live by Christ's teaching were never the problem, they are the target.
@PKMfantasies Yes he did, however we should be careful not to define "inside" so that it fits our wishes. It's more like inside being behind what we consider as "inside". I understand your concern, and misinterpretation is the rule in such profound teachings.
@PKMfantasies Right! But be careful, Christ never taught that women are evil, His interactions with them were respectful (taught women as disciples, defended a woman accused of adultery and they were among his closest followers). Believe what you will, just beware of lies.