I mean the Bible just seems like a story. And a story seems to be most simple way to transmit information to large groups of people. This story seems packed with moral and ethical guidance, depending on interpretation. Remain skeptical but to say there is no value seems wrong.
??? Consider the bible. Consider news stories. Consider propaganda stories and inspirational narratives. If they make us feel good or seem to have a profound meaning but are not established to be true factual accounts, we must say this.
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What would you say to what I have seen? That if people follow behaviors seen in hero myths, there is a positive correlation with wellbeing. What do we call these observations, it seems the word truth applies but in a different way then in speaking to facts.
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You can say that people can experience positive benefits from following narratives which are not true. If evidenced, it is true that this happens. The narrative remains untrue. Perhaps someone is inspired by the bravery and honest of Harry Potter?
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Joe Rogan gave a good example. Believing that porcupines can throw their spines could prevent people from getting close to porcupines and reduce risk of accidentally touching it and injuring self. There is a benefit to believing that. It doesn't become true.
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If ancient people believed that God said that seafood was unclean, they avoided food poisoning in times when this was not understood. That belief was beneficial. There is still no reason to think God exists or said that.
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I would separate news and propaganda from fiction or myth, and I would use "theme" to describe their message, and I would contend it is not the same as claim.
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Beyond that I know nothing, and I'm making no claims. I think they warrant a different category if we are being precise. Whether it's a meaningful category I'll leave for others to decide. I just enjoy the hero's journey when presented in stories.
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I can tell you there is value, but your right we need another definition. Disabled children with minimal to no exposure to these ideas connect instantly in a weird way. I don't know what to make of it, which is why I am trying to figure it out.
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