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Originally posted by LesMisanthrope
Originally posted by LoveisanArt
reply to post by LesMisanthrope
uhhh.. nothing is being crammed anywhere This is a screen and your reading words. You have two free choices; read them, or dont bother. ITs simple as that. You choose to carry on a conversation over the screen
My reality is perfectly fine atm, but when Im truely disapointed, I might make a thread about it so you know
Although I don't need to, I apologize for my words. Finally you are making some sense and we can come to an agreement.
But, to throw doubt on your daring assertions about me a little further, and to allow me the chance to have some assumptive fun as well:
You are in the morning of your philosophical life. I'm in afternoon. I assume this because I was like you many years ago. You must take my intention as something evil, when in fact, I'm attacking the very thing that attacks you. But I do not type for glory, nor do I require a thank you. I type here for fun, to escape from the toils of the job and to practice philosophy in one of the few places it is still allowed. I am not LesMisanthrope. I am irony. I am a character in someone's mind. When you swing you are hitting nothing but yourself. I am the opposite of what you think you know and are so sure of. Your mind deceives you. You judge too soon. I only ask that you remember, and at least—with all honesty to yourself—consider what I impart.
I will no longer grace your threads. Farewell friend.
*cue dramatic music
*LesMisanthrope exit left
Originally posted by Theophorus
What about God? all these teachings do is glorify the self.Don't sell yourself short people.mans sufficiency can not be found with in him self .only through God can man be truly sufficient.
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
reply to post by LoveisanArt
That's very true. The most honest answer in this world is "I don't know". It admits that not only are you wise enough to recognize your lack of knowledge, but you're wise enough to admit it to others.
Originally posted by VeritasAequitas
reply to post by AfterInfinity
Spirituality is very much a Science; Harmonics can influence bodily changes and healing, endless possibilities. Agreement
Originally posted by robhines
Originally posted by Theophorus
What about God? all these teachings do is glorify the self.Don't sell yourself short people.mans sufficiency can not be found with in him self .only through God can man be truly sufficient.
Neither shall they say, "Lo here!" or, "Lo there!" For, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. - Luke 17:21
Maybe the only thing that separates you from God is your delusion? Of course, you're going to get people saying this isn't the case, but maybe that's to rob you of the truth and have you looking anywhere but inside yourself, so that the church can keep its power?
Originally posted by AfterInfinity
reply to post by LoveisanArt
That's very true. The most honest answer in this world is "I don't know". It admits that not only are you wise enough to recognize your lack of knowledge, but you're wise enough to admit it to others.
Agreed. I did write more in this post but will revert to the wiser option after seeing your post again.edit on 8-9-2012 by robhines because: added
Originally posted by Theophorus
Seems to be a little misunderstanding as to the meaning of Luke 17:21. What Luke said was The kingdom of god is within you. Not you are the kingdom of god. You did not create your self. you are not God. There is a huge difference between God and the self.
how did you come to this understanding that the self has the nature of an illusion? what research led you to this? please give a example.
Hi there, I realise I didn't create myself. Am a meditator and use Buddhist meditation mainly, so in researching and meditating I focus on the idea that all things and beings are interdependent, and that our "self" has the nature of an illusion.
so your saying that God, Jesus, Buddha, Allah can be found in ...lets say, Rocks? how about water? what about trees? my dog?
Doesn't change the fact that God, Jesus, Buddha, Allah, the Essence, etc, can be found in all things though.
duality? how can one remove the duality or obscuration in a rock? or water? or a tree?
You just have to remove the duality and obscurations
isnt "were all part of the same thing" a concept? why would you want to remove the concept of God and Man?
We're all part of the same thing. When that's done God and Man are just concepts.
Usually feelings are describe as not being described though words.Feelings are nothing but unreasoned opinions.
It can't be explained in words, but we can try our best I suppose
Originally posted by robhines
Doesn't change the fact that God, Jesus, Buddha, Allah, the Essence, etc, can be found in all things though. You just have to remove the duality and obscurations. We're all part of the same thing. When that's done God and Man are just concepts. It can't be explained in words, but we can try our best I suppose.