Observations/Reflections: On Internal Integrity and Seeing Through our Predisposition
Status: Dictated but Not Reviewed
Published: 11/29/2010
Written: 9/26/2010
Dictated By: Flint McGlaughlin

One needs a way to escape the integrated nature of their acceptance of faith claims. When a person fully embraces a faith claim, it tends to (as it should) provide a framework for their relationships and efforts. This framework becomes closely integrated with their essence. The deeper the integration, the more difficult it is to "see" clearly. If one is to fully examine the truth of their position, they must identify this "integrated network" - their predisposition. This is nearly impossible, but it becomes more possible in moments of crisis: a tragedy, or a failure. At such times, we may be able to catch a glimpse through our deep-seated predisposition.