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Old 03-17-2006, 11:40 AM
Kurn, son of Mogh Kurn, son of Mogh is offline
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Not to get all Zen on you, but I see only one conclusion.

The numbers are what they are and we are here. Wondering "what if? is a waste of mental energy.

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Kurn bin Mogh,

But that would not flatter the enormously inflated ego of thos who see themselves as the centre and motive of a purposeful creation!

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There is no doubt that our observations perceive an order to the universe. It is also natural for the human mind to perceive a pattern in order. From that point, many infer a motive force behind the perceived pattern.

I am reminded of the Zen aphorism that says "Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water."

My gut is that the more the pious and the secular argue about what is and is not true, the farther both get from reality.

"The Way that can be named is not the true Way." - The Tao Te Ching
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