Solipsism and Solipsists in Religion Settings

[Bretton Garcia]

4. Some religion believes we can change the world with a prayer, a word

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That view seems compatible with solipsism. If we or someone created the world, then probably we can change the world. Maybe with just a thought, or a word.

Seems like a potentially unhealthy view though. What if solipsism is wrong? If you think you create, run the world, other people, then, say, you could lose respect for others. Or? Start believing your own delusions.

On the other hand, a milder version - found in liberalism, existentialism - suggests that we ARE at least PARTLY responsible for our reality. And should take responsibility for that.

Those of us whose words are influential, and seem to be changing things around us, are at times prone to solipsism. And related to that, egotism.

One way to get over solipsism though? Is to stop to think about all the times the world taught you things you probably never would've thought of yourself