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All religions contain a mystical component which has been altogether ignored by the masses. A component which was vital but eliminated from the moment the founders left them. So yes, religion is not necessary, because only the convenient aspects are practiced, and it has not succeeded in creating disciplined individuals. This has nothing to do with the external problems, because they are all mirrors of the state of man within themselves. They must cultivate their inner beings, and that cannot be accomplished with books. I never said I have knowledge which is superior to any religious text. Please read my posts. What I meant, was that the books have served their purpose up to this present time, and now it is time for the majority to set their sights to something greater: The evolution of the self.
Originally posted by NarrowGate
Originally posted by Ewok_Boba
Originally posted by MamaJ
Also, I want to know from the OP where does Jesus fit into all of this.
I remember the Good Man stating in his WORD that no one knows the hour..... not even the son himself.
If this hour is approaching ( if thats what you wanna call it) I guess Jesus is a myth???
Considering everything I've read concerning that particular Holy book being edited and having regions taken out, just because of the fact that there exists a theory on this matter which hasn't been proven false, I cannot use the Bible, or anything connected to it as a source for anything at all, not even moral guidelines, unless the document was otherwise dated to the time the author actually wrote it. If you can give me a solid educated reason to consider the bible as an un-tampered reliable text, I will surely consider those words. There is a lot of history, both written and in the archaeological record, so I hope you can maybe message me so that we can talk. But regarding Jesus and those specific words, I cannot conclude anything at the moment.
Considering what I have read about Freemasons worshiping ancient aliens, I should not listen to them at all.
Read the Catholic Parish Edition, then decide if you still think it has been "tampered with".
Originally posted by NarrowGate
Originally posted by Ewok_Boba
reply to post by NarrowGate
I'd like a more in-depth explanation of the differences. Otherwise I will assume you're not serious.
The differences between the translations?
The Catholic Parish Edition is the most accurate translation for our generation, and the explanations of the passages are the most accurate you will find.
The Catholic Church recognized that the KJV was messed up and proceeded to fix that. They were accused of changing the Bible - which they did. They changed it so that it would be worded in a way that people understand today. They also fixed the numerous errors in the KJV.
The other translations are just so far out there it is insane. Especially ones like the JW translation.
You can also look to Sacred Tradition as reliable for more than one reason I won't get into.
If you look through history, different demons have been worshiped all throughout. On this very forum you will find people who still worship Moloch. One of them eats his own sperm for the required sacrifice of babies (whether or not that works I would not care to speculate on). Moloch is one of the very worst, and actually got a mention in the Bible! We are told to kill anyone who worships it. God does not often tell us to kill anyone.
There are many malevolent beings that are smart enough not to "sap energy", because they are actually subtle and sinister and have an end goal (suicide) unlike the person who may be possessed that you mentioned. The lesser demons are quicker to let their hate show, and faster to manifest. The smart ones do things similar to what your mother is going through. Further, yoga is a form of pagan worship (which is definitely demons). Whether or not it can be used for other purposes, I can not know for certain but the Church teaches not to do it.
I do not know what is going on with your mother, but I would keep an open mind if I were you. not every1 in the church is a loonatic that thinks they can tell you where you will spend Eternity.
Originally posted by boymonkey74
reply to post by rabzdguy
I just hope when we hit 2013 you make a thread telling us all how wrong you were.
Originally posted by steve1709
reply to post by 1Learner
Don't hold your breath waiting for an answer. I have found him/her to only answer what he/she wants to and ignores other questions or statements. But if you bag out one of his/her fluffy buddies, he/she might come to their defense. Again I call out this hoaxer as have others who have also been ignored
Originally posted by Ewok_Boba
you attention whore.
Originally posted by Deny777
I once bought a few books from Osho to see what was his deal, as he appears to have a large following. I was deeply saddened to realize he's what I usually refer to as a "dark lord", someone with a vast knowledge of the occult who purposefuly misleads people away from the path of light under an esoteric disguise. He is a truly dangerous person as are other supposedly esoteric authors like Brazilian Paulo Coelho.
You will ... realize your foolhardiness in short order.
-The Illustrious SPACEYstranger
Originally posted by JimmyRustles
reply to post by Ewok_Boba
So what happend today? You said something about 12/12/12 being a deadline?
Also about the video. What is gonna happen if I do that all day? And will it be anymore videos?
Thanks!
Originally posted by Ewok_Boba
reply to post by SPACEYstranger
Not once have I laughed at anything I've posted. Go troll other threads.