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» pink101 - Approaching History

In response to Approaching History posted by BrianTubbs:
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I can take exception to much of what you wrote. But, why?
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Maybe you'd give us all a nice clear definition of postmodernism since you are so opposed to it. I mean, you must have a very clear view of it. So, Brian, what is postmodernism?
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You apparently like to study history from how it is recorded in some book or books. You might even go so far as to research libraries and find old newspapers to see what led up to some event or another. But, so what? You are always looking at whatever is reported through the eyes of some reporter. I can imagine some fourth generation descendant of yours trying to figure out what took place in the middle east by watching video clips of the great Bill O'Reilly as he spouts forth in his no spin zone.
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You seem pretty much tied into a particular perspective on history. Nothing short of an epiphany is going to change your mind about anything.
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There is a concept known as cognitive dissonance. Perhaps you know about it. You are a person who is described as decisional. You have made your mind up and that is all there is to it. You are a lot like Wendell and Brother Jones in that respect. The only evidence you are able to accept is that which gives support to the choices you have already made.
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There's a lot to be said for that characteristic. You're probably quite good at goal achievement. You are able to focus in on specific tasks and to stay on track with relative ease.
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Me? I haven't made my mind up. I used to have a pretty clear view of reality; but, that got blown away by a sequence of events that forced me to admit to the fact that I had taken the easy road. I've seen too much hypocrisy in too many people who have thoroughly believed they were believers. They didn't shake my beliefs one bit. But, I did take some good advice about seeking, finding, knocking, and asking while I put heavy faith in the fact that I would learn something. Sooner or later, Brian, it falls apart. But, that doesn't mean that we stop seeking or asking.
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You ever read Shakespeare, Brian? Know who Polonius is? Know about his son, Leatres? Remember the talk Polonius gave to him just before he went off to university?
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Good advice.
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I don't think life is about being right. It's more about being at one with the Supreme Force of all creation while we are in unity with each other.
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-- posted by pink101