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[–]FormosaOolong 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

Yes! Belief systems are still belief systems no matter what the content.

ETA: Zealotry can be avoided by engaging in a process of continually observing the mind's movements towards instantiating a limited identity via Point of View, all the while recognizing the limitless vast expanse that is mind itself.

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    [–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

    It is also possible for an individual to argue against themselves though. But the bigger danger is a collective system built on those singular beliefs and symbols as opposed to an individual "believing" or choosing to not "believe" in them. That monolith collective also generates a self fulfilling mechanism utilizing the energies of people onto future generations so if those singular beliefs are not well thought, you would end up with disaster.

    [–]beermeem 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (2 children)

    this is why I practice non-belief at all times

    [–][deleted] 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (1 child)

    I don't believe you.

    [–]beermeem 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

    Thank you. I'll be here all day.