'Freedom of belief' - really?

"We have seen that our beliefs are tightly coupled to the structure of language and to the apparent structure of the world. Our "freedom of belief," if it exists at all, is minimal. Is a person really to free to believe a proposition for which he has no evidence? No. Evidence (whether sensory or logical) is the only thing that suggests that a given belief is really about the world in the first place. We have names for people who have many beliefs for which there is no rational justification. When their beliefs are extremely common we call them "religious"; otherwise, they are likely to be called "mad," "psychotic," or "delusional." pp.71-72.

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my freedom of belief senses - logic my belief - beliefs belief hygiene my mental health state continuum model -  of mental health-illness	freedom of movement senses logic physical reality personal hygiene
culture organised religions our beliefs	theocracy secular states Mental health law

Harris, S. (2004) The End of Faith, London: Norton & Co.

Book: "The Things That Really Matter"

Philosophical conversations on the cornerstones of life

[ open access ]

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"The Things That Really Matter"

Source: Literature search - inc. Dewey, reflect.

More corners - and yes - all can be 'found' here.

https://twitter.com/imathematicians/status/1530724466073952261?s=20&t=eF1XRD9HbkSJ2XWWbIk2qQ

WHO and Religions for Peace global conference on strengthening national responses to health emergencies

WHO and Religions for Peace global conference

Hosted by the World Health Organization in collaboration with Religions for Peace and the EPI-WIN Faith Communities of Practice this global conference looks at ‘Strengthening national responses to health emergencies: WHO, Religious Leaders, Faith-based Organizations, Faith Communities and National Governments’.   

 Throughout history religious leaders, faith-based organizations, and faith communities at all levels, have played a key role in health emergency preparedness and response, and in many places, in ongoing health service delivery.   

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the important role faith partners, as trusted community leaders, play in mobilizing community led action to protect, care for and advocate for marginalized or vulnerable people; sharing critical, accurate and tailored health information; and providing spiritual care, guidance, and support during times of crisis and uncertainty.   

Together WHO and faith partners work with and in support of national governments to achieve joint health goals, mitigate the negative effects of health emergencies and ultimately help to bring them to an end.  

This conference delves into good practice examples, which cover diverse themes, regions, and faiths, and represent a valuable resource for the current and future health emergencies.   

The sessions of the conference will feature innovative responses in the areas of (i) Spiritual care during times of crisis, (ii) Country collaboration between WHO, faith partners and national governments, (iii) Trust and health histories, and (iv) Communication and advocacy for vaccine equity, access, and uptake.  

More details ... 

My source: 

https://twitter.com/nurse_yogini/status/1450740628879458306?s=20

c/o RCN: Nursing Emotions, Art and History

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My source: RCN as per main link.

Image original (please do see the original - which I have quartered here):
https://www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-events/blogs/emotions-and-the-art-of-nursing-stained-glass

I remember an article in an issue of 'Computer Arts' many years ago on creating stained glass images, the example included fish I think?

Beautiful thought & Houses - Ruskin

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"There are two ways of getting it, if you do want it. The first is wholly in your own power; to make yourselves nests of pleasant thoughts. Those are nests on the sea indeed, but safe beyond all others; only they need much art in the building. None of us yet know, for none of us have yet been taught, what fairy palaces we may build of beautiful thought – proof against all adversity. Bright fancies, satisfied memories, noble histories, faithful sayings, treasure-houses of precious and restful thoughts, which care cannot disturb, nor pain make gloomy, nor poverty take away from us – houses,- built without hands, for our souls to live in" - Ruskin.

THE WORKS OF JOHN RUSKIN, 
HONORARY STUDENT OF CHRISTCHURCH, OXFORD. 
VOLUME IV. 
THE EAGLES NEST. IX. — THE STORY OF THE HALCYON. I99.
LONDON : PRINTED FOR THE AUTHOR BY SMITH, ELDER & CO., 15, WATERLOO PLACE; 
AND SOLD BY MR. G. ALLEN, HEATHFIELD COTTAGE, KESTON, KENT. 
1872.

My source:
The Ruskin Library, Lancaster University.

Ancient of Days: A Newtonian Compass [?]

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William Blake Ancient of Days Europe a Prophecy Copy B (Printed 1794)	William Blake, Newton 1795–c.1805
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See also and image sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Blake

http://www.blakearchive.org/search/?search=GOD

https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/william-blake-artist
[ Visited last month 1830-2200 ]

Fight to Power - Flight to Wonder

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Photo sources:

Star Party

Nazeer Al-Khatib
Freelance Photographer‎‏ based in Aleppo

#Syria Fighters from the Free Syrian Army react as they fight against the IS near #Dabiq on October 15 #AFP Photo by @NazeerAlk

My source:

Smith, H.L. (2016). Caliphate crumbles as holy village falls, The Times, 17 October, pp.34-35.

Meaning machines - existence (c/o BBC Radio 4)

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Self's Search for Meaning BBC Radio 4 purpose thought - belief - reason faith Why? meaning	What, When, Where sciences machines
FAITH	FAITH

Self-care - Self-efficacy

relies on a litany of literacies

How they are realized is another question....

Big Bang - Aisha Cahn

Big Bang & The Four Elements by Aisha Cahn

Big Bang V by Aisha Cahn

Aisha Cahn

Albemarle Gallery