Personally I would advocate a multi-disciplinary approach where philosophy, science, history, anthropology, even religion can offer valuable perspectives. But each is a perspective not THE truth.

What I feel is missing from some of the postings on this board is a sense of humility. By that I mean an acknowledgement that I am work in progress... another's viewpoint is as valid as my own. I think that humility helps prevent dialogues turning into diatribes. I just get uncomfortable when people write as though they are privy to the truth and others are'nt. I don't think its any accident that some of the smartest people in the world have also been some of the most humble because they have an inkling of just how much there is that they don't know. Our advancement comes from sharing our experiences/knowledge with love not from ego. Fear of ridicule/judgement should not stop people from contributing.

Please be assured that nothing I place on this board is THE truth just my particular perspective....

Dave

I agree with you Dave. All of us. works in progress. I doubt any of us have the whole answer. Keeping our minds open to the different possibilities should work well towards bringing us to where we need to be. Miracles do happen. I believe them to happen for a reason. Although some believe, perhaps because of having closed their minds, that miracles are only the result of God good graces. Perhaps its the perception of what/who God is. God can be a different thing to each of us and that's OK in my books. Does it really matter if you see these so called miracles as works brought about by God, spiritual helpers, light beings,...?

Wait!  I came to this site last year to find answers!  You mean I won't?   

Oh, wait, I knew it all along.  I have to find the darn answers for myself.  So after many, many years of desultory searching, I guess it's time to get serious.  But I appreciate all the suggestions and ideas that get offered here (well, except for a few).  Keep up the good work, folks!