Richard -
This discussion between you and I is so interesting to me. For example, your statement (definition) of truth. On my web site blog, I wrote an article called
What is Truth?
http://www.davidtangredi.com/Akashic...BD7EE64FA.html
In this article, I was exploring the concept of truth and based on what you wrote, I would say that we agree. I feel that truth is relative and changes. Now there is some truth that is absolute (such as did someone do or say a particular thing and what did they mean or intend by their action or words).
And you are correct in pointing out that I cannot know that no one person has all of the information that they need to make decisions. But through logic, I find it highly unlikely. For example, even a person living off of the land completely by themselves needs to make decisions based on what is not known to them. Every piece of food is suspect. I do not see how one could have access to enough information to know what is safe to eat. [Note that this example is very pertinent to this site as it is about building communities for the purpose of survival.]
So, while I see your point about not believing anything, how is that possible? I do not see how someone can make hardly any decisions without some belief.
Now we could be simple arguing semantics. For example, I do not think that believing requires truth. Maybe I should use the word trust? We
trust that the result of our actions will allow us to live another day.
So, yes, maybe one can believe in nothing. And if that is the case, then they have to play the odds when making decisions. Or worse case, they have to gamble, toss a coin or roll the dice.
Nonetheless, we all have to make decisions every minute of the day, even if they are not life or death.
And we both agree that awareness of the process of making those decisions is valuable. Yes?
Now, for the record, anyone who exposes themselves to my work will see that I do have beliefs, plenty of them. I also question my beliefs regularly. This is just how I live my life. It is too far of a stretch for me to even attempt what you suggest - not believing in anything - but it is fascinating to consider. That is why I am enjoying this discussion between us.
I may have beliefs, but I am very open, and your ideas are interesting.
Thanks again,
David