Protestantism

» pink101 - Pretense

In response to Pretense posted by paper_turtle:
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So, here comes the Yankee in me. :~)
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I think about my present condition and that doesn't make me feel so great. I IMAGINE my condition being much more satisfying. Therefor, I begin to create an improved image of my self. So, I go to work on it and before you know it, my present condition is great.
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How does that work? It starts our with imagination--as you say.
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I think the ancients ran into situations where things were dour. They wanted the situation to improve; but, had no idea on how to accomplish such. The imagined there was some force that could help them.
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The rest is history and prayers were invented. We all do it whether we will admit it or not.
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-- posted by pink101