Karma - Is it a Universal or Dharmic principle?

[TransmutingSoul]

Not in my faith, Tony. Your faith sure. Or are you saying again (sigh) that you know more about my faith than I do?

If the Abrahamic God is in control, why all the suffering? Why doesn't he just wave his magic wand, and end war? If he loves everyone so much to send all the messengers, he could easily do that through them, no? (BTW, My God isn't in control in that way.)

I am talking about the Faiths that have God and a Messenger.

You commented on God, I thus just shared that we do not blame anything in this world on God. We see it is perfect in design, perfect for the purpose.

Regards Tony

 

[Vinayaka]

I am talking about the Faiths that have God and a Messenger.

Nice sidestep.
Yes, I'm not part of that, thank goodness. It seems to have gone horribly wrong.

 

[TransmutingSoul]

Nice sidestep.
Yes, I'm not part of that, thank goodness. It seems to have gone horribly wrong.

I see I am part of all humanity. If one suffers all suffer. I see I can not refuse to be part of the whole.

Regards Tony

 

[Dawnofhope]

If the Abrahamic God is in control, why all the suffering? Why doesn't he just wave his magic wand, and end war? If he loves everyone so much to send all the messengers, he could easily do that through them, no? (BTW, My God isn't in control in that way.)

I believe we all have the capacity to know God to some extent and understand His purpose. Its always a question of degrees.

If we truly understand God we appreciate we have free will to turn towards Him or not. As individual and communities if we turn away from God then suffering results.

The nature of God, our relationship to Him, and our purpose in this life are all complex topics. Having an understanding of cause and effect (karma) is essential to seeing the bigger picture.