Most people believe and are taught to believe that we have choices. In discussing the topic of "Choices" I am at this time only trying to help define the "Physical", not any "Meta-physical" definition(I shall discuss that a bit later).
First of all, let me ask a question, "What is a choice?" We must begin by defining our terms. The word "Choice" is a term used to convey an idea of a mental thought. It is only relative to the person(s) thinking about it in relation to their personal experience or training within the context of their particular society, group, race or other aspect of human civilization as we presently know it. In any case, terms and ideas are only meaningful within the natural human mind. And, people's minds are uniquely variable because each one may think it can choose to believe and/or do whatever is put into it. What is put into a human mind (Or Brain if you prefer) varies greatly depending upon some outside force or event that is perceived by the individual mind involved.
In reality "Choice" is always made by the physical mind in most humans. We make choices solely upon our own personal perceptions and beliefs. These kind of choices are really not true choice at all. They are made and acted upon purely by individual experience (Much like a programmed computer does). The responses to a thought triggers a reaction of some sort. So, it is the experienced or trained thought that determines a choice to act. This is no theory, but proven scientific fact. I need not go further into the proof of that fact now. It can be found easily by your own research into human psychology or history. Any secular psychologist will affirm the previous proven assumptions. I cannot and will not now due to time limitations.
The primary point I wish to make is to try to bring attention that we actually do not have a choice about anything even though we would argue and even fight to refute the idea (And most of us do!). And no, I am not saying that we are mere machines doomed to make or repeat a choice against our own will. But, what is most important to know is that a choice is not solely our own to make. In fact, I say we only have ONE choice based on human will. And, I am sorry to inform you, but even that one choice is not a person's natural right to choose at all! (Now here is where I get into trouble with many people). But, I accept the trouble and welcome differing opinions respectfully. So, fire away!
I will be glad to point anyone further along the way to the real truth whenever I may. Please post your comments. I will reply when time is given to me to do so.
I wouldn't ever argue a point like this one of choices with someone. First of all, disagreement seems to be pointless as it accomplishes nothing. But haven't you yourself at times realized that you had choices to make? Sure, those are based on "nature vs nurture" etc. However even Jesus asked "Do you want to be healed?" Didn't that mean that the person had a choice whether to be healed or not? Sure, the obvious choice would be to be healed. But in all life experiences we can still choose to remain as is or grow through faith. Even believing that we do not have a choice is making a choice!
ReplyDeleteThere must be something that I am missing in your explanations. Please do not feel that you have to take time out of your valuable day. This is however, interesting.
Dear Friend,
ReplyDeleteYou are on the right path to truth. Keep seeking and you will find and understand. If my blog helps you then I have been doing my Father's work. The people mentioned in the stories written in the Bible who were healed were chosen before hand to be healed in order to display that Jesus can and does heal to others who were doubtful. Their Faith then was given them to believe, not their natural choice, but the choice of God to do it for them. I know you are moving in the only right direction despite what your mind is doing to confuse you. I will write more on that influence later on in a future article. Shalom!