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Originally Posted by zen_tom
To me, resorting to belief shows lack of imagination, a willingness to accept anything one is told, and is symptomatic of a general lack of understanding. If someone believes in Pixies or whatever, it doesn't make them kookie or interesting - it's more indicative of some deep-rooted low self esteem
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I think you're wrong. It's not about believing really. Pixies are a bit different. You don't hear about random people claiming they saw a pixie fly in front of their face while on the shitter. It's about leaving your mind open to possibilities. In order to have an open mind you need an imagination. How is it a lack of imagination determines a lack of understanding? I think that people who don't have leave themselves open to what you know to be reality based on what you see or feel actually end up being the one who believes everything they are told. I've met people that think the same way. Usually the math minded person. They need proof for everything, drives me nuts. Proof would be nice, but if you don't physically experience it , it doesn't mean that it doesn't exist.