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Originally Posted by Ross
My point is that you can have the best 'ideology' in the world and man will still find reason for conflict if he still thinks with his ego. Take this forum for instance and the ideology that spawned it: freedom of information, spiritual growth, respecting others opinions, which are all very laudable, but is this place free from conflict? is it heck! I am chastising myself while I type this for even getting involved in this discussion because I know that I have let my ego get involved and have an arguement about what is 'right' and 'wrong' when I should be concentrating on my own growth.
I do find it amusing however that we are all pretending to have a 'discussion' here when what we are all actually doing is all bringing our preconceived ideas and 'beliefs' (me included) to the table. When this thread has finished, I highly doubt that anyone will have really taken in anything new or changed their opinion (least of all Alex Jones), therefore what is the point, really?
Having now had another opportunity to see the 'little me' at work, I am now off to invest my energy in something more positive and constructive.
Peace and love
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What could be more positive than discovering the truth? Of course, we all come with preconceived ideas, myself included. But if I/we were not open to amplifying, changing, or evolving our ideas, we probably would not be here. I still don't know whether Alex Jones is dispelling truth, half truths or lies. I'm here to find out and have appreciated everyone's input - both the detractors and supporters and what I consider a very lively debate.
True, to be enlightened is to live beyond the ego, but the mind/ego is still an amazing and important tool for discernment and survival.