02-18-2009, 05:13 AM
Quote:'STS' is a label. Does identification with a label necessarily mean that the essence is the same as that which is commonly described by the label?
Indeed a label never identify what's inside the container,
but for communication people tend to agree one some common definitions for things.
When you open a bean can , you tend to expect to find beans indide .
Quote:Many Christians do not themselves agree as to what constitutes a 'true' Christian. Visit any Christian discussion forum and you will see much debate on this. I use this for illustration purposes only.
That kind of problem tend to arise when words are used, really imperfect way to communicate, but sadly it's the one that is available for everybody.
Words are themselves labels put on experience as a way to communicate, if the same word is used by 100 people it will never have the same meaning for each of these person, obviously.