Reflections

Saturday, May 20, 2006

Is truth depressing or liberating?

I was just thinking about those scales of observation. I realized that the one thing that allows me to be happy with my religion is the idea that I can live with mutliple scales of observation at once. If I was always conscious of my religious beliefs--thus always conscious of "truth"--I would never have any fun. I wouldn't take any time for anything but missionary work and public service. I would always be afraid of sinning. The idea that this life matters too--even if this perspective is an inferior "scale of observation"--makes me happier. As obsessed as I thought I was about finding the true "scale of perspective" I guess I'd rather juggle scales of perspective. The remaining question is if my religious one is the "true" one. Do I need to modify it? Does there exist a true scale of observation is that is both true and empowering?

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