They don't know their own faith
in Spirituality ·
A professor of psychology likely possesses that knack for reading people quickly—maybe even superficially. It seems that through just a few exchanged sentences with this individual (who apparently "doesn't know their own faith"), he gauged that the person truly lacks any real grasp of themselves or the world they inhabit—and he expressed that realization by pointing out that they "don't know their own faith."
See, deep down—if we want to put it that way—every human being possesses a perfect understanding of themselves, the world, and by extension, their faith. Unfortunately, most people are rarely, if ever, conscious of even the tiniest fragment of that inner depth. Then, you have those rare souls who actually attempt to descend into those depths—much like how mathematicians, biologists, chemists, physicists, or mystics operate—immersing their entire being into their field of study. I think you all know exactly what I mean. 😉 These individuals "discover" bits and pieces of themselves, the surrounding world, and their faith, bit by bit.
Of course, we all know the reality here—those people are a tiny, tiny minority. Always, and everywhere.
On the flip side, you have everyone else. Depending on their temperament, inclinations, or upbringing, they simply follow whatever the mainstream narrative dictates, believing whatever is printed on the surface. They might even be willing to die—or kill—for those beliefs, yet they aren't willing to actually stop and think about them.
The psychology professor recognizes this pattern clearly. Instead of lecturing the person or trying to instill "moral or traditional values," he simply gave them a blunt, concise diagnosis of their primary issue: a total lack of connection to their own faith.
I'm not saying that's exactly how it went down, but why wouldn't it be?
p.s. I'm not trying to get too philosophical here! 😁
See, deep down—if we want to put it that way—every human being possesses a perfect understanding of themselves, the world, and by extension, their faith. Unfortunately, most people are rarely, if ever, conscious of even the tiniest fragment of that inner depth. Then, you have those rare souls who actually attempt to descend into those depths—much like how mathematicians, biologists, chemists, physicists, or mystics operate—immersing their entire being into their field of study. I think you all know exactly what I mean. 😉 These individuals "discover" bits and pieces of themselves, the surrounding world, and their faith, bit by bit.
Of course, we all know the reality here—those people are a tiny, tiny minority. Always, and everywhere.
On the flip side, you have everyone else. Depending on their temperament, inclinations, or upbringing, they simply follow whatever the mainstream narrative dictates, believing whatever is printed on the surface. They might even be willing to die—or kill—for those beliefs, yet they aren't willing to actually stop and think about them.
The psychology professor recognizes this pattern clearly. Instead of lecturing the person or trying to instill "moral or traditional values," he simply gave them a blunt, concise diagnosis of their primary issue: a total lack of connection to their own faith.
I'm not saying that's exactly how it went down, but why wouldn't it be?
p.s. I'm not trying to get too philosophical here! 😁