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[QUOTE=SweetSativa]How important is it to you? Where do we draw the line? Do you feel that it is safe to practice any religion (or spiritual practice) of your choice?
Thats a difficult one. hmmm., its definately not safe to do just any form of practice.. as some practices will inevitably involve some sort of activity that may be unsafe and may lead to death. But is it safe to other people? I think it depends on that persons belief and expressions about respect to all life.
I think if the practices are communicated between individuals in a way of respect for both persons opinions, and through also trying to see each others view, then its ok. I guess that is the threshold for me... moving above this threshold means there is no respect and negative expressions may affect other peoples safety. So practices aside it all comes down to the individuals communication. Some people listen and try to understand,... some dont. If there is a point to prove to someone then it is that communication and language should be respected and understood before communication starts.
I think the kind of people you were reffering to are just so conditioned to the same habit of selectively listening and understanding only certin things which fit into their current pattern of belief. Having said that.. that could be said to define everyone. There is always someone who i tell about lucid dreaming who will just not believe it outright for some crazy conditioned reason.. like if i cant see it it isnt there... or if science hasnt proven it then in my mind it doesnt exist... or its not true or else i would have heard of it by now because its so good alot of people should be doing it!!!!!
So when referring to open mindedness it isnt always a good thing.. i guess it depends on what befenits are made by the process of opening your mind or becoming aware of these other activities/practices. I used to think of open mindedness as a whollly good thing.. but really i didnt think about it properly.
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