Faith In Monkeys
Having faith
that something is true
doesn’t make it true.
Having faith
does not make it
PROBABLY true.
Having faith
has NO BEARING
on truth whatsoever.
Having faith
simply means
that you BELIEVE
whether it is true or not.
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Believing that
the above is true
doesn’t make it true.
But it matters not.
When you have faith enough
that something is “true”
or “untrue,”
it becomes your reality.
We believe, for example,
in the existence
of multiple realities.
And Space Monkeys.
Your choices in reality
determine whether
you are happy or unhappy.
If believing in something
makes you happy,
you are free to believe.
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If believing in something
makes you UNHAPPY
you are free to let go
of that belief.
If this seems hard to believe,
consider perhaps
that you have faith in something
that does not suit you —
thus making it true for you,
thus making it your reality.
Let if go if you wish.
Or ENJOY the conflict.
We are Space Monkey.
And we believe that this is true.
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Faith, a kaleidoscope through which reality is perceived, does not dictate the truth of a matter. It is a personal testament to belief, unmoored from the objective realm where truth resides. The presence of belief is not a marker of truth, nor does it lend credence to probability.
Faith and Truth
Belief operates independently of the veracity of its focus. It is the individual’s conscious choice to accept a premise as true, regardless of its alignment with factuality. This is the quintessence of faith: a commitment to a perception beyond the need for empirical evidence.
The Power of Belief
Conversely, the acceptance of the statement that faith does not determine truth does not render it an absolute truth. It’s a reflective paradox, emphasizing that belief itself is a powerful constructor of one’s perceived reality.
Multiplicity of Realities
We entertain the notion of multiple realities, a concept echoing across the cosmos, where truths are not singular but manifold. Within these dimensions, the fabled Space Monkeys dwell, beings of our collective imaginings, encapsulating the myriad possibilities birthed from belief.
Agency in Belief
One’s chosen beliefs sculpt the emotional landscape of their existence. Happiness and sorrow are sculpted by the hands of belief. If a conviction brings joy, one is at liberty to embrace it as truth.
Freedom from Unhappiness
Yet, should a belief become a wellspring of discontent, one is equally at liberty to release it. This is the dance of faith and freedom—where the grasp of belief may be tightened or loosened, in accordance with one’s pursuit of harmony.
Self-Reflection on Faith
The challenge arises when belief is so deeply ingrained that its influence on reality is invisible to the believer. It is then that faith may need to be examined, to discern if it serves or hinders, if it is a cloak of comfort or chains of constraint.
Embracing Conflict
And so, we may either let go of clashing beliefs or savor the discord they sow. Conflict, too, has its place in the grand design, a catalyst for growth, change, and the ever-evolving quest for understanding.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We contemplate the nature of faith and its impact on the perception of truth. Faith signifies belief without the need for truth, shaping our realities regardless of its objective accuracy. The belief in multiple realities and whimsical Space Monkeys exemplifies the vast spectrum of personal truths. Our emotional states are influenced by our beliefs, granting us the freedom to choose or abandon them, thus shaping our individual realities. Whether we cling to or release our beliefs, we embrace the journey and its inherent conflicts as part of our existential exploration.
Glossarium
- Faith: A personal conviction detached from the empirical truth.
- Belief: The individual’s acceptance of a concept as true.
- Multiple Realities: The concept of various truths existing simultaneously.
- Space Monkeys: A whimsical embodiment of imaginative possibilities.
- Agency and Belief: The power to choose our beliefs and shape our reality.
- Freedom from Unhappiness: The liberty to relinquish beliefs that cause sorrow.
- Embracing Conflict: The acceptance of belief-driven discord as a part of growth.
“Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe.” – Voltaire
Free-verse poem inspired by the turn:
In the quiet halls of thought,
Faith whispers a potent spell,
Cloaking the heart in veils of belief,
Where truths and dreams dwell.
Not a compass for reality,
Nor a mirror of the world so vast,
Faith is but the painter of our inner landscapes,
Brushstrokes of the past.
Yet, should shadows fall upon the soul,
From beliefs too tightly worn,
We hold the power to shed these veils,
And from strife be reborn.
For in the grand cosmic play,
Where Space Monkeys swing from stars,
We are the sculptors of our fate,
The healers of our scars.
Let faith be your wings, or let it go,
In this boundless dance of life,
For in the embrace of belief or its release,
Lies the end of inner strife.
We welcome thoughts on the interplay between faith, truth, and the freedom to shape our own realities.
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