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    Australian Aboriginal Religion

    yes, I have been to a fresh young place like that ( 'geologically / energetically ' speaking ) . In New Zealand . First people there 1250 -1300 CE . The land is fresh and still being formed and pushed up and around and very volcanic. Some places in Australia are ancient and like a...
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    It seems to me that many of the atheists on here are just here because they hate Christianity.

    I dont know . I dont know if I am an atheist or an agnostic.
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    It seems to me that many of the atheists on here are just here because they hate Christianity.

    How do I know if I am an atheist or not ?
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    Australian Aboriginal Religion

    Last night I rewatched some old film shot here - ' first contact' . Some Aboriginal people coming out of the desert that had never had contact with white people before, nor knew what they were . The first scenes of them emerging from the landscape into the camera view were incredible ; they...
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    Where in the Avesta...

    I also have a question regarding if something is in Avesta or similar Zoroastrian writings ; regarding King Jamsheed introducing the 4 level professions system and the wearing of the thread . I was directed to a source, but it only spoke of the thread but not the systems of priests and...
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    Australian Aboriginal Religion

    Many famous people have had , or been advised or led by such ; There is the classical 'daemon' of the Greeks, Jung had his Philamon, Napoleon had his 'spiritual' councillors . 'Familiar spirits' . They are of a different 'order' . There seems to be levels and different functions...
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    technical probs ?

    Soooooo ...... no tech page here .... this is it ?
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    Thelema and Xeper – An Essay

    One should realise the great difference between ' ancient Egyptian ' and the Thelemic metaphors of 'neo-Egyptology' . I would not conflate the two . Crowley used some of their ideas as metaphors to get across HIS ideas, not theirs. Then f you add another interpretation on to Crowley's ...
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    Zoroastrians: Introduce yourself

    PS thanks for the info in #53
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    Zoroastrians: Introduce yourself

    Ahh! You have struck another chord with me there ! What do think the pre Zoroastrian religions were ? I have seen reference to an Avestan term that seems to mean 'Keepers of the Ancient Law' . Farvardin Yasht and Denkard both seem to suggest Gaya Maretan was such a 'keeper' - hence...
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    Australian Aboriginal Religion

    Can we explore this 'the spirits' thing ? I would like to hear your definitions and ideas about it . One thing, with the indigenous here , the idea of ' the spirits' is prevalent .... but again, I think it is a general term and not translated well. One thing I note of interest, in one...
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    Australian Aboriginal Religion

    I got shut out for a few days due to tech issues . I had meant to respond here before then .
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    technical probs ?

    HI. I was trying to find the tech section, where questions can be asked, re site operation , is there one , is this the place ? I have had issues with pages loading, it seems to take ages, as if heaps of info is being loaded, sometimes it just gives up or gets jammed. I go to 3 other...
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    Zoroastrians: Introduce yourself

    PS . do you know a good resource for " Zoroastrian academics you can ask this to." Thanks :)
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    Zoroastrians: Introduce yourself

    Sure, but you gave pretty good answers , and delightfully free of an 'agenda ' :) I have only just started looking into Zurvanism . henotheism eh ? yes, that seems to make for a liberal and just society . The 'moving away from fatalism' is an interesting way to put it . I have...
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    Who Created ISIS?

    You have to see the roots in the development of Islam, what happened during it, including after the breakup of the Ottoman Empire, machinations and 'secret service' stuff to do with the 'Young Turks' 'revolution the broken deals after WWII and establishment of Saudi 'Empire' , and other related...
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    Australian Aboriginal Religion

    Nope . It is popular with many Indigenous though. Some even say they had an original version . :) My background and interest (still) , is in martial arts and kobudo . Although they tried to make me the new school footy and athletics champ ... like my big brother at same school was ...
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    Australian Aboriginal Religion

    Thats right ! Just to be clear I am not purporting to teach anything or represent anyone. I do live in Australia , I was born here, I have strong connection to country . Am I Aboriginal ? I say no, but some of them say I am ..... <shrug> I look white though :) - I got painted up...
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    Australian Aboriginal Religion

    [ I seem to be running into some posting problems here ( W10 – Goggle Chrome , it seems good on other forums . What are you guys using ? ) . I was making a response to this post and it went haywire, lost it , no controls in post box ? ] Try this way ; Australian Indigenous and Aboriginal...
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    Australian Aboriginal Religion

    Hi. I am interested in hearing people's 'meanings' . For me, animism means I can appreciate the 'sentience' in all things, and that 'God' is the physical Universe and all its 'interactions' . ..... briefly . How did I do ? My beliefs are flexible , I try to keep them separate from...
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