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Originally posted by Invariance
reply to post by quietlearner
Absolutely!
But I was not directing my primary post at you. At least you're presenting your differing opinion in a constructive way. Was is eating at me is those who think that their religion is the only right one and everything else is wrong. We really haven't come far as a race at all when people are still burning witches so to speak.
I guess the bane is when petty, rude, snide comments start being all that is posted in a thread. That's what I was trying to say in the first place... If someone is that disagreeable, they may as well not post at all. This attitude of "my way or the high way" has no place in a "grey area" thread.
Those comments are discouraging, OP started his story, I'd like him to finish it.
Originally posted by NarrowGate
Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God, is the only way to salvation.
Originally posted by Ewok_Boba
I am not stating my opinions, but I will admit that I am unsure, and I have no idea if I am one of the selected.edit on 7-12-2012 by Ewok_Boba because: (no reason given)edit on 7-12-2012 by Ewok_Boba because: (no reason given)edit on 7-12-2012 by Ewok_Boba because: (no reason given)edit on 7-12-2012 by Ewok_Boba because: (no reason given)edit on 7-12-2012 by Ewok_Boba because: (no reason given)edit on 7-12-2012 by Ewok_Boba because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by steve1709
imo nice story but I believe you tripped youself up with the part above. Mentioning that you may not know if you were one of the "chosen" and then further on saying that the "chosen" would by now know who they were. Please correct me if I'm wrong
Originally posted by bl4ke360
Originally posted by NarrowGate
Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God, is the only way to salvation.
I've always wondered what the fate was of people that died before Jesus was born. I guessed they all went to hell since you can't believe in someone who didn't exist at the time, right?
Originally posted by bigrex
Originally posted by bl4ke360
Originally posted by NarrowGate
Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God, is the only way to salvation.
I've always wondered what the fate was of people that died before Jesus was born. I guessed they all went to hell since you can't believe in someone who didn't exist at the time, right?
He was revealed beforehand, and there will also be much preaching in the spirit world.
Originally posted by hoonsince89
Just one thing i would like to add that know one has mentioned. The hand gestures the OP's mom spontaneously started doing in meditation are called Mudra's.
When one spontaneously breaks into a dance, trance, or starts doing these Mudra's one has reached a very high stage of spiritual enlightenment, well a part of enlightenment.
Contact with spirits usually accompanies these experiences.
The fact that the Op has not mentioned this and seems to be un aware of this rings some truth to his story, to me.
Originally posted by skywalker_
...I wanted to speak about your mother's movements. I have the same kind of movements and I literally live with them. The spontaneous gestures, hand movements, sometimes full body movements - I know what your saying there. But here's another take on it that you rarely get to hear about this.
Your mother has an awakened kundalini. It is an energy that basically makes consciousness turn inwards. that's the easiest way to put it. Consciousness begins to throw up all the layers and coverings we have been suppressing for lifetimes to be thrown out and rejected after seeing it for what it is. Whatever that has been suppressed will come forth to be faced. The involuntary motions are also known as kriyas. They are spontaneous movements. Depending on the nature of the person, the type of movement will be different. For some its hand gestures, for some its rocking motion, for some yoga movements, for some even tai-chi movements.
If you read about kundalini in Indian yogic texts, you will see that extreme caution is prescribed in awakening it, and it should be done under the guidance of a guru or an enlightened person. Nowadays people pursue a spiritual path without the guidance of one who has already completed it, and end up in a lot of confusion. The main goal with kundalini is to release it and allow it to do its own thing, so that the ultimate true nature of consciousness as being one's own self be directly percieved. Knowing that when we meditate and allow our mind to still and free of thoughts, our sense of identity is radically changed and directly percieved without any doubt as to the true nature of awareness / consciousness.
Many people awaken their kundalini through meditation, and interpret it in ways they have been conditioned to. For some people its aliens, for some its gods, for some its angels. Kundalini is a natural thing to happen. One can still go and live one's life with an awakened kundalini. But without the help of an experienced teacher, its a very difficult thing to deal with. As one can easily fall into confusion.
This is all I have to say. I hope you understand what I am saying. Simply consider the possibility that its a natural process that is changing one's consciousness inwards, but considered to be an advanced yogic practice.
Apparently when I said "A bending of the back here, twitch of the wrist there.." You got the impression of the exorcist. I don't blame you, you are after all completely brainwashed and fear driven maniacs. Fear not, simpletons.
Originally posted by NarrowGate
...BTW, let us say you worship Buddha or some other demon. It is a demon....
Originally posted by Toadmund
I stopped reading after I read that god spoke to her.
Not to be rude, I just find that beyond belief.