Wow. I love the flat-vs.-round elaboration of the map metaphor. I had never thought about it that way. My thoughts just got way more interesting. Thanks.
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I want it because it’s beautiful, but I won’t take it unless it’s true.
I’m a lifelong atheist trying to see my way clear to [one of the more serious branches of] Christianity. Eliezer’s posts, especially, have helped me draw my map of the strengths and limitations of rationalism. I’m not here to troll, I’m here to learn.
Have you ever lived under obedience? This is often considered a prerequisite for holding command of e.g. a monastery.