yeah- I don't want to thread drift too much, though I think some really interesting conversation and ideas is coming out of this. Should the thread be split? I don't even know how to do that, or if there's interest however.

Like Racogzy, I'm interested in hearing about how Gorean practices and beliefs are incorporated. Truth be told, it's because the ways in which you incorporate it in your life, Denuseri, seem different than much of what I've read, even on Gorean boards. Often I've encountered too much of the alternate-universe-that-doesn't-really-exist for me and I've had a hard time getting past it.

With that being said, I would like to answer MacGuffin.

Quote Originally Posted by MacGuffin View Post
orchidsoul

Care to give an example of any peoples lives revolving about "just a story". If you are implying the Bible, correct me if I am wrong but wasn't the Bible compiled 3 centuries after Christ at a time when millions of christians were living christians "lifestyles" and the most powerful man in the world, Enperor Constatine, was a christian. Hardly just a story assuming the christ and the historical e vents of early christianity is fact not fiction and the empire was christian before the "story" was written.
That depends entirely on what you believe. I'm not doubting the existence of Christianity, per se, rather the actual events depicted regardless of who put the ink on the paper. And not only in the Bible. There's much research that proves and disproves various scriptures whether it be the Bible, the Torah, the Quran or any other sacred book.

Not to mention, the Torah is the Old Testament, technically the beginning of the Bible... and if I'm not mistaken (which I very well could be) it's not recognized by Christianity. In fact, it's the basis of a whole different religion.

I was raised Jewish and have the same thoughts on the Torah. For me, many sacred scriptures are stories (yes, some non-fiction as well) that have moral teachings included- some that wholeheartedly have influenced my moral code, and others that I vehemently abhor.

Much like many documents- from sacred scriptures to literature. Their entire make up is not factual per se (imo), rather espousing ideas and beliefs and it is up to our individual selves to extract what we believe to be beneficial. In fact, there's many different religions founded on Christianity, all of whom interpret the Bible differently... who's right?

It's been tried for many moons to prove the Bible, yet it hasn't completely happened. Therefore, yes, it's a story imo. But I don't think there's anything wrong to associate with ideas that resonate with us.

And yes Lilpet, i do think many people feel the desire to be part of something- whether it be religious beliefs, lifestyle choices, or the local softball team. Probably because of what you mentioned about packs. It's good to hang out with like minded folks, regardless of the cause.

hope that all makes sense

back to the regularly scheduled program.

Good questions, Racogzy!