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  1. messianicmystic

    Proverbs

    I'm not sure what forum is the best for this topic, but I thought that posting it here would be reasonable. I apologize if something similar already exists. I came across an interesting Gaelic proverb the other day that says, "Even God cannot make two mountains without a valley in between."...
  2. messianicmystic

    Corpus Hermeticum

    I just recently finished reading a very abridged summary/paraphrase of the Corpus Hermeticum by Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy and it sparked my interest. I was wondering if anyone here has read either their book or the Corpus Hermeticum itself. Especially if you have read any of the more...
  3. messianicmystic

    String Theory and the Spiritual Realm

    My very basic understanding of string theory is that certain mathematical aspects of it require dimensions beyond those we experience directly. It seems that perhaps this provides a framework for understanding the spiritual realm in a somewhat scientific manner. For example, laws of math and...
  4. messianicmystic

    Forbidden Magic

    It seems that there are specific kinds of magic or occult practices that are forbidden in the Tanakh. My question is what are they, what exactly do they refer to, and are there forms that are considered permissible according to the Oral Torah's interpretation or that of any other traditionally...
  5. messianicmystic

    A Few General Questions

    What is meant by "revealed" and "non-revealed" religion? Does it have something to do with texts being viewed as inspired or not? Also, what are the accepted dates for the composition of the Torah and the Vedas, and how are these dates determined? Finally, what is the earliest Chinese...
  6. messianicmystic

    Transmigration of Souls

    I apologize if this has been addressed previously, but could someone please explain or point me to relevant sources regarding the Jewish view of the transmigration of souls. Specifically, how is it similar to and how is it different from other concepts of reincarnation? Any help is much...
  7. messianicmystic

    An Introduction and a Question

    In case anyone wonders why I've listed my religion as "student", it's because I find that my beliefs are constantly evolving based largely on study, although experience, prayer, meditation, and discussion also play a significant role. I saying "evolving" because it's usually a rather slow...
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