Laertis

FREE THINKING


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What Is Free Thinking

 Liberation of the mind
 Liberation of the soul
 Unbiased mind
 Unburdened mind
 Open-mindedness
 Tolerance of ideas
 Enlightenment


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Free Thinking Does Not Mean

 Ignoring the laws
 Joining a counterculture
 Peeing on holy pix and icons
 Desecrating other people’s holy symbols
 Making fun of other people’s religions
 Burning flags
 Vandalizing and terrorizing society
 Destroying the fabric of society
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Caution

 Even if one does not agree with what society
  and people think, say, and do, it is best to
  invoke change the civilized way, not the
  revolutionary way that causes anguish,
  agony, embarrassment, harm and pain




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Free Thinking Does Not Mean

 Becoming an atheist, agnostic or skeptic to
  just prove that everything can and should be
  explained with rational/logical thinking and
  must be proven scientifically. Free Thinking
  does not mean ignoring the metaphysical,
  spiritual and unworldly aspects of our
  existence. Free Thinking is about accepting it
  all … saying “Yes” to all. Remember that all
  options and solutions are available to us

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But it also does not mean

 Accepting the totally idiotic, ridiculous,
  absurd, unwise, and bizarre nonsense
  because then there is no progress

                            Stupid ideas , views, perspectives
                            and opinions are as damaging as a
                            bad dogma. One must somehow
                            know what to espouse and accept
                            and what to reject. And that is
                            exactly where the rub is because
                            people have different experiences,
                            knowledge and other filters to
                            make such decisions

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Free Means Free

 No lenses or restrictions from science, logic,
  reason, proven body of theory or knowledge,
  or dogma




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Believe It Or Not

 Most people cannot let go of the beliefs that
  they were taught by their parents, schools,
  churches and society. There is an innate fear
  that something bad will happen if they “let
  go” of their original and basic beliefs. The
  fear of being rejected by society (= not being
  accepted, not seen as normal, and not
  belonging) is extremely strong. This is the
  number one reason for “staying inside the
  box”

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“It Ain’t Easy Being Me”




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Being Different Is Not Being
Wrong
       Don’t try to be a duckling if you are
                born to be a swan




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However, Being Different Is
Not Always Good Or Smart




    Being different does not necessarily denote brilliance
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What Society Thinks


                 Their ways are tried,
                  tested and proven.
                   Doing something
                different is stupid and
                         naive




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The Very Invention Of Hell
Is All About Not Fitting In




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Recognize That People and
Society Are Not Always Sane



                             They create
                            their own Hell




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Today’s Version Of Hell




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Remember That …

 People make their beliefs their way of life and
  the basis for their attitude, viewpoints and
  actions. Changing one’s basic beliefs is very
  hard and even painful




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It Takes Courage To Change
And Try Something Different




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It Takes Courage to Change
The World




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Sometimes It Helps To Be
Ignorant. Ignorance Is Bliss




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Formal (and partially wrong)
Definition of Free Thinking
 “Free-think-er (n). A person who forms opinions
  about religion on the basis of reason, independently
  of tradition, authority, or established belief
 Freethinkers include atheists, agnostics and
  rationalists. No one can be a freethinker who
  demands conformity to a bible, creed, or messiah.
  To the freethinker, revelation and faith are invalid,
  and orthodoxy is no guarantee of truth.” –
  Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc.

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Another Incomplete
Definition
 “The concept of free thought refers to the process of
  making decisions and arriving at beliefs without relying
  solely upon tradition, dogma, or the opinions of
  authorities. Usually the context of this is only in religion,
  although a person can be a freethinker in other areas as
  well. In place of tradition or dogma, freethinkers insist
  upon using reason, logic, and evidence as the bases for
  forming reasonable and justified beliefs. Superstition is
  rejected in favor of science. Most freethinkers are also
  atheists, although that is not required. It is possible to be
  an atheist without also being a freethinker, or to be a
  freethinker without also being an atheist.” – Austin Cline,
  Glossary of Religion & Philosophy at About.com
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Why Is Free Thinking Feared?

 Because it insults most people’s faiths, values
  and beliefs




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No words are
   required. Even
  people that do not
   know anything
 about Free Thinking
   realize that the
 message on the sign
    is dead wrong




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The Penalty Of Killing Free
Thinking
                             However, this chart is
                              not perfect. It is not
                               Science alone that
                               advances scientific
                               ideas and expands
                            Cosmic Consciousness.
                            There is a continuation
                             of the Enlightenment
                                Age that impacts
                                  everything!




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Does Free Thinking Promote
Revolution?




            It could
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Consider This:




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Other Revolutionaries




Aristotle




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What They All Have in
Common?




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What Does It Take to Think
Outside The Box




         No, Not This
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First, Find The Right
Environment




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Get Rid Of All Your Fears




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Know What “Your Box” Is




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Learn or Develop An Approach
To Get Out Of The Box




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Examine Your Life. What Is
Your Box?




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How Did You Get In The Box?
Is The Box Worth It To You?




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Know Thy Self




   You cannot improve if you don’t know who or what you are



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Some People Don’t Know That
They Are In A Deep Box




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Know Thy Self includes knowing your thoughts, dreams and aspirations




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Change Values And Beliefs,
if necessary




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Leave Reckless Ideals Behind




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Change You, If Necessary




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Best Time To Change

           (Organized Religion)




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Then, Let Your Mind Roam
Outside The Box




            How?


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Allow Your Mind To Roam


Give yourself
permission to
think whatever it
wants w/o being
bashful, shamed,
or embarrassed.
It’s OK to dream
and to think



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Remove Remaining Obstacles




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Seek Gnosis




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Wisdom




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Wisdom




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Wisdom




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Remember That:




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It’s not this easy




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Knowledge Is An Ecosystem




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Allow Gnosis to Transform
You




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Remember that Gnosis Can
Cause Trouble
              One can be ostracized
              from his/her own family,
              friends and society.

              Mean spirited people will
              assign all kind of labels to
              the people that their ideas
              do not fit with their own.
              They may even kill them



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Seek The Truth



                 A life full of lies is not worth
                 living because it loses its
                 meaning, its purpose and its
                 destiny. Such a life is
                 worthless and meaningless




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The Truth About Most People




      They live lives full of lies and falsehoods in a make-
     believe world. They expire without ever knowing the
   truth about themselves, life, Oneness, or The (Life)Force.
      They are happy to just fit in society and survive life.

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Seek The Wizard


                       Some people are
                       wise. Seek their
                      opinion and views.
                         It makes the
                      journey “home” so
                         much shorter




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Seek Enlightenment




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There is no ultimate truth
and no ultimate knowledge.
It is an endless journey




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Seek Higher Levels Of Consciousness




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Samples Of Free Thinking

 Why is it when Government takes something
  that isn’t theirs against the will of the owner
  it’s called Taxation, but when I do it’s called
  Theft?

 Why is it when the Government takes a life
  without the persons consent it’s called War,
  but when I do it’s called Murder?

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Samples Of Free Thinking

 Why is it against the law to run a ponzi
  scheme, but it is OK for the Government to
  run ponzi schemes, such as Social Security
  and Medicare?

 Why is it that some people are called Royals
  and have the right to rule a country without
  being elected? Why was ‘blue blood’ granted
  to the strongest or most cunning man?
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Samples Of Free Thinking

 Society and Government are nothing more than
  a key mechanism to survival. Some people do
  not need such a mechanism to survive or thrive.
  It is forced on all of us as our gift from God. We
  all have to fit and conform. The alternative is to
  be incarcerated or killed. They call this freedom!
  Governments used to be nothing more than a
  leader and his cohorts/gang that took over by
  force and then held onto power by brainwashing
  the masses into blindly following them
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Visit www.lightenabler.com




                  Laertis    69

Free Thinking

  • 1.
  • 2.
    What Is FreeThinking  Liberation of the mind  Liberation of the soul  Unbiased mind  Unburdened mind  Open-mindedness  Tolerance of ideas  Enlightenment Laertis 2
  • 3.
  • 4.
    Free Thinking DoesNot Mean  Ignoring the laws  Joining a counterculture  Peeing on holy pix and icons  Desecrating other people’s holy symbols  Making fun of other people’s religions  Burning flags  Vandalizing and terrorizing society  Destroying the fabric of society Laertis 4
  • 5.
    Caution  Even ifone does not agree with what society and people think, say, and do, it is best to invoke change the civilized way, not the revolutionary way that causes anguish, agony, embarrassment, harm and pain Laertis 5
  • 6.
    Free Thinking DoesNot Mean  Becoming an atheist, agnostic or skeptic to just prove that everything can and should be explained with rational/logical thinking and must be proven scientifically. Free Thinking does not mean ignoring the metaphysical, spiritual and unworldly aspects of our existence. Free Thinking is about accepting it all … saying “Yes” to all. Remember that all options and solutions are available to us Laertis 6
  • 7.
    But it alsodoes not mean  Accepting the totally idiotic, ridiculous, absurd, unwise, and bizarre nonsense because then there is no progress Stupid ideas , views, perspectives and opinions are as damaging as a bad dogma. One must somehow know what to espouse and accept and what to reject. And that is exactly where the rub is because people have different experiences, knowledge and other filters to make such decisions Laertis 7
  • 8.
    Free Means Free No lenses or restrictions from science, logic, reason, proven body of theory or knowledge, or dogma Laertis 8
  • 9.
    Believe It OrNot  Most people cannot let go of the beliefs that they were taught by their parents, schools, churches and society. There is an innate fear that something bad will happen if they “let go” of their original and basic beliefs. The fear of being rejected by society (= not being accepted, not seen as normal, and not belonging) is extremely strong. This is the number one reason for “staying inside the box” Laertis 9
  • 10.
    “It Ain’t EasyBeing Me” Laertis 10
  • 11.
    Being Different IsNot Being Wrong Don’t try to be a duckling if you are born to be a swan Laertis 11
  • 12.
    However, Being DifferentIs Not Always Good Or Smart Being different does not necessarily denote brilliance Laertis 12
  • 13.
    What Society Thinks Their ways are tried, tested and proven. Doing something different is stupid and naive Laertis 13
  • 14.
    The Very InventionOf Hell Is All About Not Fitting In Laertis 14
  • 15.
    Recognize That Peopleand Society Are Not Always Sane They create their own Hell Laertis 15
  • 16.
    Today’s Version OfHell Laertis 16
  • 17.
    Remember That … People make their beliefs their way of life and the basis for their attitude, viewpoints and actions. Changing one’s basic beliefs is very hard and even painful Laertis 17
  • 18.
    It Takes CourageTo Change And Try Something Different Laertis 18
  • 19.
    It Takes Courageto Change The World Laertis 19
  • 20.
    Sometimes It HelpsTo Be Ignorant. Ignorance Is Bliss Laertis 20
  • 21.
  • 22.
    Formal (and partiallywrong) Definition of Free Thinking  “Free-think-er (n). A person who forms opinions about religion on the basis of reason, independently of tradition, authority, or established belief  Freethinkers include atheists, agnostics and rationalists. No one can be a freethinker who demands conformity to a bible, creed, or messiah. To the freethinker, revelation and faith are invalid, and orthodoxy is no guarantee of truth.” – Freedom From Religion Foundation, Inc. Laertis 22
  • 23.
    Another Incomplete Definition  “Theconcept of free thought refers to the process of making decisions and arriving at beliefs without relying solely upon tradition, dogma, or the opinions of authorities. Usually the context of this is only in religion, although a person can be a freethinker in other areas as well. In place of tradition or dogma, freethinkers insist upon using reason, logic, and evidence as the bases for forming reasonable and justified beliefs. Superstition is rejected in favor of science. Most freethinkers are also atheists, although that is not required. It is possible to be an atheist without also being a freethinker, or to be a freethinker without also being an atheist.” – Austin Cline, Glossary of Religion & Philosophy at About.com Laertis 23
  • 24.
    Why Is FreeThinking Feared?  Because it insults most people’s faiths, values and beliefs Laertis 24
  • 25.
    No words are required. Even people that do not know anything about Free Thinking realize that the message on the sign is dead wrong Laertis 25
  • 26.
    The Penalty OfKilling Free Thinking However, this chart is not perfect. It is not Science alone that advances scientific ideas and expands Cosmic Consciousness. There is a continuation of the Enlightenment Age that impacts everything! Laertis 26
  • 27.
    Does Free ThinkingPromote Revolution? It could Laertis 27
  • 28.
    Consider This: Laertis 28
  • 29.
  • 30.
    What They AllHave in Common? Laertis 30
  • 31.
    What Does ItTake to Think Outside The Box No, Not This Laertis 31
  • 32.
    First, Find TheRight Environment Laertis 32
  • 33.
    Get Rid OfAll Your Fears Laertis 33
  • 34.
    Know What “YourBox” Is Laertis 34
  • 35.
    Learn or DevelopAn Approach To Get Out Of The Box Laertis 35
  • 36.
  • 37.
    Examine Your Life.What Is Your Box? Laertis 37
  • 38.
    How Did YouGet In The Box? Is The Box Worth It To You? Laertis 38
  • 39.
    Know Thy Self You cannot improve if you don’t know who or what you are Laertis 39
  • 40.
    Some People Don’tKnow That They Are In A Deep Box Laertis 40
  • 41.
  • 42.
  • 43.
    Know Thy Selfincludes knowing your thoughts, dreams and aspirations Laertis 43
  • 44.
    Change Values AndBeliefs, if necessary Laertis 44
  • 45.
    Leave Reckless IdealsBehind Laertis 45
  • 46.
    Change You, IfNecessary Laertis 46
  • 47.
    Best Time ToChange (Organized Religion) Laertis 47
  • 48.
    Then, Let YourMind Roam Outside The Box How? Laertis 48
  • 49.
    Allow Your MindTo Roam Give yourself permission to think whatever it wants w/o being bashful, shamed, or embarrassed. It’s OK to dream and to think Laertis 49
  • 50.
  • 51.
    Seek Gnosis Laertis 51
  • 52.
    Wisdom Laertis 52
  • 53.
    Wisdom Laertis 53
  • 54.
    Wisdom Laertis 54
  • 55.
    Remember That: Laertis 55
  • 56.
    It’s not thiseasy Laertis 56
  • 57.
    Knowledge Is AnEcosystem Laertis 57
  • 58.
    Allow Gnosis toTransform You Laertis 58
  • 59.
    Remember that GnosisCan Cause Trouble One can be ostracized from his/her own family, friends and society. Mean spirited people will assign all kind of labels to the people that their ideas do not fit with their own. They may even kill them Laertis 59
  • 60.
    Seek The Truth A life full of lies is not worth living because it loses its meaning, its purpose and its destiny. Such a life is worthless and meaningless Laertis 60
  • 61.
    The Truth AboutMost People They live lives full of lies and falsehoods in a make- believe world. They expire without ever knowing the truth about themselves, life, Oneness, or The (Life)Force. They are happy to just fit in society and survive life. Laertis 61
  • 62.
    Seek The Wizard Some people are wise. Seek their opinion and views. It makes the journey “home” so much shorter Laertis 62
  • 63.
  • 64.
    There is noultimate truth and no ultimate knowledge. It is an endless journey Laertis 64
  • 65.
    Seek Higher LevelsOf Consciousness Laertis 65
  • 66.
    Samples Of FreeThinking  Why is it when Government takes something that isn’t theirs against the will of the owner it’s called Taxation, but when I do it’s called Theft?  Why is it when the Government takes a life without the persons consent it’s called War, but when I do it’s called Murder? Laertis 66
  • 67.
    Samples Of FreeThinking  Why is it against the law to run a ponzi scheme, but it is OK for the Government to run ponzi schemes, such as Social Security and Medicare?  Why is it that some people are called Royals and have the right to rule a country without being elected? Why was ‘blue blood’ granted to the strongest or most cunning man? Laertis 67
  • 68.
    Samples Of FreeThinking  Society and Government are nothing more than a key mechanism to survival. Some people do not need such a mechanism to survive or thrive. It is forced on all of us as our gift from God. We all have to fit and conform. The alternative is to be incarcerated or killed. They call this freedom! Governments used to be nothing more than a leader and his cohorts/gang that took over by force and then held onto power by brainwashing the masses into blindly following them Laertis 68
  • 69.