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I'm reading BG. The first teaching seems trying to make killing in war a piece of cake (because people die and are reborn anyway and only the indestructible eternal Self is real). It would make a perfect obligatory reading for Putin's army... What do you think?
I don't think this metaphysics...
Religious debates always come to the same point. Some demand evidence for God (God's self-revelation), others present religious stories as historical evidence.
Theists, why (by what criteria) do you accept some stories as literally true and others as myth? For example why do you think OT Bible...
IMO the 70's (and late 60's) were the most original, experimental and creative era of popular music - first synth solos, orchestra + band collaboration, 20+ min epics, concept albums, new guitar playing techniques etc. etc.
Everyone knows Pink Floyd but there is a lot more. Do you know any...
I've heard that in some Chinese Bibles Logos is translated as Tao. Logos is a Greek word in the Gospel of John. In philosophy it usually means the underlying principle of the universe. Tao can't be defined but usually it means the same. However Logos in the Bible represents God's way/will...
The Goal
The goal of Christian mysticism is union with God. The process of transformation is called deification or theosis (from “Deus” or “Theos” – words for God). In Christianity God is the ultimate reality and Creator. He has active and personal relationship with humans. Essential in...
This is not the usual Bible study. The purpose of this meditation was to catch a glimpse of the mystical meaning of the text, spirit of the letter, universal truths, hidden behind appearance... Like the message of the parables ... That's why I'm sharing in this forum. "He who has ears to hear...
I've noticed some interesting similarities in chapter Ashtanga Yoga. Five yamas (ethical don'ts) are similar to five of ten commandments that concern all fellow humans (6.-10.).
Nonviolence. - - > You shall not murder.
Truthfulness. - - > You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor...
This interpretation can apply to Bible and also other sacred writings, stories, myths...
By "hidden" I want to denote a meaning that is not apparent, spiritual, allegorical, symbolical, archetypal ...
What do you think about such interpretation?
Is orthopraxy (right practice) more important than orthodoxy (right belief)?
Let's compare two persons (A and B). A's beliefs are false, halftrue or ignorant but he has faith in good and strives to live a good life. Assume B accepted a true belief but innerly he is not (or seldom) outgrowing...
Mystics were mostly hermits living a contemplative life. If you live "normal" busy life in the profane world then it seems to be more difficult to cultivate this Intimacy. Nevertheless there have to be some possibilities for everyone. I invite you to share some advice and experience.