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I created a Venn diagram with one circle representing truth and the other representing a mental object. I’m interested in exploring the relationship between these two concepts.

isn't truth itself a mental object?

-Imp

Gold.

… the opposite of a juxtaposition

Impenitent wrote: ↑Sat May 30, 2026 12:51 am isn't truth itself a mental object?

-Imp

- In order to fit within the limitations of “object”, even a mental object, truth would need to be a single, representational thing.
- The horse is both tall, and piebald.
- Therefore, a singular truth as a mental object representing the reality of, can only be more than one object, i.e., the truth requires a relationship.
- We, and the truth, only exist in relationship.
- The truth is, all things are compounded, including mental objects, therefore whatever is not compounded, such as God, is not a mental object ... which makes the concept tough to represent, which is why some folks won't even say the word. Any word or concept instantly projects limitations due to binary apprehension, which is likely derived from physical, bilateral symmetry.

1 + 1 = 2

truth

all mental objects

-Imp

Walker wrote: ↑Sat May 30, 2026 12:52 pm We, and the truth, only exist in relationship.

What is that relationship as far as you see it?

Walker wrote: ↑Sat May 30, 2026 12:52 pm Any word or concept instantly projects limitations due to binary apprehension, which is likely derived from physical, bilateral symmetry.

I agree. No one wants to think of anything they can’t fully grasp

Ollie.ha wrote: ↑Sun May 31, 2026 1:06 am

Walker wrote: ↑Sat May 30, 2026 12:52 pm Any word or concept instantly projects limitations due to binary apprehension, which is likely derived from physical, bilateral symmetry.

I agree. No one wants to think of anything they can’t fully grasp

Oh, it's not all that difficult to grasp.

Limitation applies more to the concept of Emptiness.

Emptiness is infinite potentiality.
A thing is a manifestation.

Infinite potentiality offers infinite possibilities.
A manifestation offers limited possibilities.

Ergo, any concept of God projects limitations onto God.
And then ...

The next thing you know, folks are talking about The Sky God ... usually in a dismissive way,
In an attempt to project ignorance upon the "God botherers," as they say.

Emptiness is Venn Diagram Without Borders.