Awareness of a spiritual dimension

Originally posted by Evil Dead
I don't understand the question.

a dimension is an axis within the physical universe. spiritual implies something not physical, made of matter. Am I wrong in finding the term spiritual-dimension to be an oxymoron? Something that is not physical, made of matter but at the same time is an entire axis of the physical universe?

A dimension isn't an axis at all, regardless of what definitions you go by.

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
You have to look past stupidity to get to the heart of the question. 😉

Originally posted by Evil Dead
seems like one has to do that more and more on here.

A thread about spritiual-planes makes alot more sense than a thread about spiritual-dimensions.

Before you two start complaining about the increasing stupidity of people like me (and no doubt wishing for the good old days when people knew what dimensions are) you might want to read all the definitions of dimension. Make sure you aren't rambling about a problem that doesn't exist. There is a mathematical and a physical definition, but dimension also implies two factors independent of each other that both affect the overall result.

And if you still don’t get what I’m talking about, read about the use of the word “dimension” in psychology or theology. I would start with Cattell’s theory of the 16 personality factors (or dimensions of personality).

Besides, take a look at my use of the word dimension:

Originally posted by Quark_666
Putting aside the question of whether a spiritual dimension of life exists, what exactly are the repercussions that such beliefs have on society?

I didn't say anything about dimensions of spirituality. I simply imply dimensions of life, one of which is spiritual. Spirituality is only a set of beliefs, and any belief is a dimension of life.

But, evildeath, if you still disagree about the dimensions, then do me a favor and follow Shaky's advice. I'm curious to read your insights.

Originally posted by Quark_666

And if you still don’t get what I’m talking about, read about the use of the word “dimension” in psychology or theology. I would start with Cattell’s theory of the 16 personality factors (or dimensions of personality).

those dimensions are axis

The Spiritual dimension you are talking about would be an axis, and would look something like:

belief in spiritual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - disbelief in spiritual

Oh, and the best personality theory ATM with empirical evidence is the big 5 theory. You don't really need 16 dimensions to explain human behaviour 😉

Originally posted by inimalist
those dimensions are axis

The Spiritual dimension you are talking about would be an axis, and would look something like:

belief in spiritual - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - disbelief in spiritual

Oh, and the best personality theory ATM with empirical evidence is the big 5 theory. You don't really need 16 dimensions to explain human behaviour 😉

Dimensions don’t bisect anything. Axis do. Dimensions measure.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/dimension
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/axis

I used Cattell’s theory as an example of the use of the word “dimension”. Of course nobody uses his theory anymore for several different reasons, most of them having to do with impracticality. There are other examples…the five common dimensions used in physics, for example. Or the M-theory, which proposes the possibility of 10 or 12 dimensions. But I suppose dimension wasn’t the right terminology for my question anyway. I was thinking more about the concept then the terminology when I wrote it. Sorry.

Originally posted by Quark_666
Dimensions don’t bisect anything. Axis do. Dimensions measure.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/dimension
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/axis

I used Cattell’s theory as an example of the use of the word “dimension”. Of course nobody uses his theory anymore for several different reasons, most of them having to do with impracticality. There are other examples…the five common dimensions used in physics, for example. Or the M-theory, which proposes the possibility of 10 or 12 dimensions. But I suppose dimension wasn’t the right terminology for my question anyway. I was thinking more about the concept then the terminology when I wrote it. Sorry.

4 common dimensions in physics 😉

time only goes 1 way

Cattell's theory is still used. It's just difficult to use sometimes. Most of the time it is impractical, but it isn't in disuse. I know some criminal profilers like to use it.

i think the word DIMENSION here is not being used in a physical sense but a literal sense. as in realm/reality that is different form the one we see. axis etc do not have to be part of it.