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Originally Posted by Chris
Your words are at odds with the apparent dismissiveness of your tone.
How does this satisfy your own stated intentions to be ‘kind’, ‘inquisitive’ and ‘mindful’ as you explained earlier?
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Not at all. My meaning is that I would rather be kind to others and inquisitive because in my opinion, that is the right way to behave, rather than do it because otherwise I may be judged by a higher being. Why would one not be just as concerned about what one’s peers feel as a result of one’s actions?
I don’t feel the need to behave in a certain way to appease a prophet or deity - I’d rather do it because I want to. Because I can be a benefit to fellow people, even those I don’t know. Because I might be able to make better someone else’s day. I won’t ask for anything in return. I won’t do it because I fear any kind of eternal damnation. I simply do it because it is simple to do, and costs me nothing at all, but pays in plenty for those in receipt.
If others’ motives are different, that’s up to them. being kind and mindful does not mean I must agree with everyone else. I can still have my own opinion and thoughts, so long as I do not forcefully impose them on others, expecting them to think in the same way. That’s not feel will - that’s dictating. If someone chooses to think and act in the same way as I do, that’s great, but it is also entirely up to them.
Out of interest Chris, as you didn’t respond to the answer I gave to your previous question, does my response make sense? Did you have any further questions?