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Old 03-27-2006, 04:39 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by Lotesse
Yes, subjective to those perceiving it, but if I'm saying reality is synonymous with existence and being, then it is not subjective to any perception, it just is, period, whether it is being perceived or not.
According to YOUR perception.
It's the same as "if a tree falls in the forest and no one is around, does it make a sound".
We could go on, like Zen Koans but I think the point of view has been understood.

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Reality, existence, it just is. It doesn't require someone believing it or disbelieving it in order to exist, to be real, reality just - is.
"it depends upon what your definition of "is" is".




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