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originally posted by: Baddogma
But as mentioned, perhaps 'simulation' is a poor word choice, as that suggests there is a more 'real' universe than this one, one that is just like this one but where you can cut a line in half forever and never reach the place where the pixels fuzz out (Plank Length).
Maybe "constructed" reality is a better fit? Too bad certain dogmas have co-opted that, too.
originally posted by: Jonjonj
A lonely god, is there any thought that is more dispiriting really?
Beyond the simulation is the timeless space that God and other near-perfected spirits inhabit, and that will be the kingdom we all occupy after attaining (relative) completion within this sphere.
we graduate into the knowledge that everything is tied to everything and in the process of learning we are actually doing so on our own backs.
originally posted by: Trachel
a reply to: Thorneblood
First eleven souls. They're called the dragon designers, and they made this reality to produce perfect spirits to cohabitate the space in which God resides.
Apparently they incarnate into physical forms whenever a part of the design is threatened--living powerful lives to inspire the masses.
(And I've never done Aya-whatever... that's against the terms of service. I merely went down to Peru to hang out with my friend Orlando.)
originally posted by: vethumanbeing
originally posted by: Jonjonj
A lonely god, is there any thought that is more dispiriting really?
One that embraces the idea form OF NO GOD EXISTING AT ALL. I believe God was lonely and created a system in order to understand its own being (this was information seeking only regarding its existence *to prove it to itself* IAM).
originally posted by: Trachel
a reply to: Jonjonj
For sure I'll explain. By "on loan" I mean that when you die you're returning the body unto the Source. It can reclaim what remains of it and disseminate that energy amongst other still-living things.
The better you care for your body during life, the more of that latent energy can be recycled. It's win-win for everyone involved--because you show you can treat a body well, with your next life you'll be granted a better one to enjoy.
originally posted by: BuzzyWigs
a reply to: deadeyedick
we graduate into the knowledge that everything is tied to everything and in the process of learning we are actually doing so on our own backs.
That's exactly right - everything is tied to everything. ALL is ONE. WE, every particle of matter on this planet and in the entire cosmos - we are ALL ONE.
In my opinion.
That assertion........It's the main tenet of Buddhism/Taoism, dick. Did you know that?