iii, p. 712).
vi, p. 137, pp.
cit., pp.
The Bible is the holy father of "conspiracy theories". In my opinion it is the Bible and it's divisive little deities and demons which is complete nonsense; and more often than not extremely harmful to a health society. If less than accurate information motivates people to question the "divine authenticity" of the Bible, and help bring them out of their coma, more power to it.
j
iii, p. 712).
vi, p. 137, pp.
cit., pp.
Terry, thanks for posting that riveting read. It makes so much sense that the modern day confusion of Christianity have its roots in such a chaotic mess.
Try again Terry.
Perhaps if we actually had a sense of the staggering infinite nature of existence, we would not attribute such grandeur to tiny deities, and we would not require that Terry "try again". It's up to us to remove our cataracts.
This, 30 min. video adds a little tinsel to this thread....not that it needs it.
j
god is a metaphor.
dr. khalid sohail .
being a secular humanist i do not believe in any god or organized religion, but as a poet i am fascinated by all the languages and metaphors human beings have created over the centuries to understand and explain the mysteries of life and nature.
Humans created the concept of god. My question is : Why?
There is awe of conscious existence, and so the mind creates a cause, an idea, an image, a god. Perhaps an initially honorable mission, but a harmful and devastating mistake. Everything the mind creates is a concept. Concepts which are much needed and wondrous tools for practical day to day use. But in regards understanding an infinite Source of existence and foundational Reality, the mind is grossly insufficient, and can offer only foolish little forgeries. Whenever the mind says: " this is what God is", know that this is what it is not. j
i was talking to a friend who believes that everyone will acieve eternal life eventually.
she used some scriptures that make sense to me.. 1 cor.
15:22 -for as in adam all die, so also in christ, all will be made alive.. rom.8 :38,39- basically states that nothing can seperate us from god's love.. it was kind of refreshing to hear her talk about everyone being important and worthwhile to god.
Is eveyone important to God?
I can only suggest that the answer to this is found when consciousness radically looks past the duality inherent in the question. In other words: the question implies that there is a God to which there are individuals disconnected, so that it can feel something -- in this case some degree of relevance -- towards them. Is this scenario true? Are the characters genuine?
What is real when everything the mind believes and presents as "real", is quiescent? When there is no story about life, what is life? When there is no conceptual construct called "me", what is truly here?
Look outside the box.
j
i just wanted to bless jehovah's name, the only name that is above the heavens that can save mankind!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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BFD, I guess I just said what you were thinking. Thank you.
Zeroday:
That's the problem people are always trying to find out who to "GIVE THANKS" to...
Yes, the key word being "who"; generally meaning some thing separate and outside of us. Perhaps all the problems that religion brings upon us, would be solved if we first discovered who is the "me" that wants to do anything? The first step is most always missing, and so we fall flat on our face.
Who?
j
i just wanted to bless jehovah's name, the only name that is above the heavens that can save mankind!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!.
Gopher:
Jehovah is so insecure -- if you don't keep praising him, he'll reach out and getcha.
That would be funny if it weren't for the mind numbing fear that is the underlying foundation for many -- perhaps most -- peoples homage to their frightful little deities.
I understand our heartfelt desires to give thanks for life, but why we so often appoint such vile little creatures to glorify, is beyond me.
j
"Atheism" is a viewpoint just as a believer has a viewpoint. When all viewpoints are discarded the possibility for something greater presents itself. To find that which is greater find where viewpoints arise and fade again - that space between them has no viewpoints and That is where peace exists, where You exist as you ACTUALLY are - there is nothing more "spiritual" than that.
Very nicely expressed, poppers. You bring a rare clarity to what is blurry.
j
If we are to clearly see what is Real, it is advisable to let go of everything, even atheism.
Generally atheist is what we come to identify "self" with after we let go of our god; but what really matters is that we let go of all identifying concepts of "self", that what remains may be realized. So, perhaps atheism is a step, but could just as easily not be. IMO
j
just yesterday i discovered that my cat rutherford has been preparing a manuscript for publication.. it is a real eye-opener..
No doubt a member of the furry and de-clawed slave class.
j
credits to mouthy and a very long string of coincidences for this .
sirona started a thread a while ago which stated that the bible says that jesus is god.
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/10/135662/1.ashx.
No offence meant, Quentin. These questions are not directed specifically at you.
