Steven Sharp
Don't get me wrong Scott, I wholeheartedly appreciate any time you've given to trying to teach, and spread understanding. The value of which is incalculable.
But even my understanding of 3 simple points like those, is pretty much zero.
Who's definitions of those words should I be using? Since you're the one attempting to communicate them, should I be using yours? In which case, I almost certainly don't understand them.
Take numbers 2 and 3 for example. I really don't have a clue what you mean when you state them. Without further clarification, they pretty much exist in a void.
As for number 1, it seems patently false to me. And I've spent a good deal of time trying to understand if I'm missing some information, or some connection. Some people in this group have parroted that statement in other posts, and I went on at length discussing and disagreeing with them. In the end, I feel that they essentially conceded the point. That doesn't mean that you would, but overall, it leaves me quite confused.
Furthermore, I'm actually scared to post this, and other such comments. I feel like I have to walk a fine line when saying 'that I just don't get it', for fear of being considered either a troll on the one hand, or an idiot on the other. I really don't want to be removed or marginalized from this group.
I believe that I am relatively logical. Seems to me that if these concepts are graspable, I should be able to grasp them. But after years of paying attention, and countless hours spent reading and listening, I still feel lost.
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