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Esinn -> RE: Good Without God (8/7/2009 12:51:40 PM)
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ORIGINAL: eyesopened
The problem as I see it is the "without a god" thing becomes a religion in itself and can become as confining a state of being as the religious fanatic. Being open to that energy that inspires creativity of thought, the place in the mind and heart where music, art, charity, love, and hope is born, well that is a good thing, in my opinion. I don't know the scientific name for that so I just call it god. It is in me, a part of me, a part I can share and the more I share the more I have. Again, I'm sure there's a scientific word for it that has been proven in a laboratory somewhere.
You defining defining the human enjoyment of arts as "GOD" is a malapropisms - misuse of a word(s). It is very frequent as English is a complicated language. Typically this is based on ignorance. In your case I bet you have never felt compelled to understand why things happen in your brain. However, confusing the word god with enjoyment of arts is a pretty big blunder. Almost as strange as when a child calls a cat a dog(or truck even). But, we make necessary corrections and move on.
http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/reporter/index.html?ID=2007 - brief intro
http://www.physorg.com/news85664210.html
Shakespeare uses a linguistic technique known as functional shift that involves, for example using a noun to serve as a verb. Researchers found that this technique allows the brain to understand what a word means before it understands the function of the word within a sentence. This process causes a sudden peak in brain activity and forces the brain to work backwards in order to fully understand what Shakespeare is trying to say.
http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ffpiu049.pdf
More detailed look at art
http://homepage.mac.com/dinalong/Personal2.html
Some Books and 'stuff'
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0JSD/is_11_63/ai_n27095632/
How the arts develop the young brain: neuroscience research is revealing the impressive impact of arts instruction on students' cognitive, social and emotional development
Now that you understand and sufficient material has been provided for you to continue to learn if you continue to misuse the word god you actions are no longer ignorant but irrational and possibly stupid.
You see we expect to have to correct the toddler many many many many times. However, as adults it is still expected within limitations though.
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God believes in you!
I am not really sure what that means? Stephen King wrote about man eating dogs, blobs, killer clowns and angry cars. I am not sure if I would rely on him for a religious frame of reference.
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