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But if there are other worlds/realms, someones got to rule them.

Hello theseeking1,

Right, and if panda bears live on the surface of Venus, they must be fireproof.

This is not a strong argument in favor of fireproof panda bears or panda bears in space.

You seem to twist logic to support your preconceived beliefs. You're not the only one, by far. I'm calling you on it because you keep a cool head and don't get defensive when challenged, stay friendly. I appreciate you for that, and I'll try to follow your example.

Others on this forum often ask, "What's so great about logic?" They usually ask about science and logic in the same breath.

Well, there's no short answer to that question. One answer is that logical arguments are more persuasive than illogical arguments. If you're talking with people who already agree with you, logic doesn't matter so much. But if you're talking with a person who doesn't already agree with you, logic is the sharpest tool in your kit.

That's probably why most of Buddha's teachings are logical. That's how he persuaded skeptics. He had followers, but he often addressed non-believers, and persuaded them.

You, and many Buddhists all over the world are in an uncomfortable position. You believe things that cannot be logically justified. There's no simple answer to that problem. This was one of the concerns behind my unpopular, overly-long and pedantic thread about epistemology.

Cheers,


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