He got at least one \ufffd right

Post #25,874 by Ashton 1/26/02 2:32:47 PM Reply	He got at least one \ufffd right "Yet human beings have a vital need for time and inner quiet to ponder and examine life and its mysteries," he said. "Understanding and wisdom are the fruit of a contemplative eye upon the world, and do not come from a mere accumulation of facts, no matter how interesting." No matter his evident preoccupation with his fav theology - as surely one in his position is expected to be possessed by (!) He couldn't have said this one better IMhO, whatever the administered Belief System\ufffd ! Ashton ...do not come from a mere accumulation of facts, no matter how interesting. Could run for President of Anything! - on just that phrase. It may be the single largest myopia of the Infotainment Age - this contemplation.. drowned out by 24/7 noise everywhere.
Post #25,882 by hnick 1/26/02 2:54:56 PM Reply	Good point It is indeed a wonderful sentiment. I could see it coming from, say, you... The Church, however, has a long history of specifying 'values' which are mandated by the deity(s). It does not have a real good record of accepting wisdom that differs from its own. While undoubtedly prejudiced, I have to consider that statement totally hypocritical coming from the CEO of an organization that controls by specifying the beliefs of its members. Regards, Hugh
Post #25,965 by brettj 1/27/02 5:04:46 PM Reply	I didn't want this to be a religious thread. Sorry if I implied it was. I was more interested in his regulation comments, and his "wisdom" comments.
Post #25,967 by hnick 1/27/02 5:25:24 PM Reply	Right... And my replies spoke directly to "wisdom" and regulation. Regards, Hugh

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