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I think it's important to note that if Christianity was a conspiracy, the bible would contain mass amounts of contradictions.. considering that it was written by many many different people from all walks of life. Some were farmers, some were even Kings. Yet throughout, it's a singular account of a God's love for His creation. God creates man with free will, man sins, God sacrifices His Son for man so that if we accept Him as our Saviour we will be saved from the penalty of sin. You can break it down any way you want, but it's really as simple as that. It's love. You can accept it or you can pass, because you have free will.
Originally posted by Unity_99
reply to post by Brianegan
I think it's important to note that if Christianity was a conspiracy, the bible would contain mass amounts of contradictions.. considering that it was written by many many different people from all walks of life. Some were farmers, some were even Kings. Yet throughout, it's a singular account of a God's love for His creation. God creates man with free will, man sins, God sacrifices His Son for man so that if we accept Him as our Saviour we will be saved from the penalty of sin. You can break it down any way you want, but it's really as simple as that. It's love. You can accept it or you can pass, because you have free will.
Oh my, lol. My take on the bible, is that there are two paths there, (probably in all major religions too), reflective of the ying/yang or checkerboard floor. One is Love and Service to Others, non-reactive, non-retaliation, non-judgmental, but represents compassion for everyone, a willingness to see this is kindergarden and growing up means attempting to become one of the adults, and they don't respond with smiting, corporal punishment but guidance and love. Then theres the other path, the war, kill the conquered race down to the suckling infant, put your misbehaving teen to death.
Theres two paths there. Joachim and Boaz?
The real issue is, if we can see that, is Jesus a myth or can we see one of the Higher Ups, or a Higher Self, someone who already passed the tests come down to teach us, and demonstrate more? I believe he is real, not withstanding that there were others similar. He may even have come more than once.
But if not, the message is clear, do we feel in our hearts the way is the right one, do we seek truth and love within, and would we choose to continue to seek to be Love ourselves and grow up ourselves, even if we found out the only story was metaphor? Would we still seek Good, because its the right thing to do, no matter what else is there? The answer is in our hearts if we're able to weed out the distraction and pull the world out of our eyes.
Originally posted by Brianegan
Have you ever tried to find patience and motivation at the same time?
Have you ever put forth humility and confidence within the same words?
Have you ever found good and evil in everything and accepted that it was needed?
Have you ever been sure of everything and doubting the same amount with every breath?
Have you known the truth postively and still known that you know nothing of the sort simultaniously?
Have you ever thought that all you needed to do was one thing that was everything combined?
Have you seen the nothing in everything and then in reverse?
Have you gained the highest attained level of power/knowledge and been willing to give it away at any moment?
Have you seen your end and made it your new beginning?
Have you seen the pure good in all and its shadow of pure evil to match?
Can you feel everything I'm saying and still deny every word?
A choice is the hardest test we face. I think we all are doing our best and IMO are doing a great job in our progression.
Originally posted by Akragon
Originally posted by Brianegan
Have you ever tried to find patience and motivation at the same time?
Have you ever put forth humility and confidence within the same words?
Have you ever found good and evil in everything and accepted that it was needed?
Have you ever been sure of everything and doubting the same amount with every breath?
Have you known the truth postively and still known that you know nothing of the sort simultaniously?
Have you ever thought that all you needed to do was one thing that was everything combined?
Have you seen the nothing in everything and then in reverse?
Have you gained the highest attained level of power/knowledge and been willing to give it away at any moment?
Have you seen your end and made it your new beginning?
Have you seen the pure good in all and its shadow of pure evil to match?
Can you feel everything I'm saying and still deny every word?
A choice is the hardest test we face. I think we all are doing our best and IMO are doing a great job in our progression.
What are you selling?
You copy and paste this a lot i see, why don't you make a thread on it and explain what it means to you?
Originally posted by Akragon
reply to post by Brianegan
I didn't say anything was wrong with what you said... i'd just like to hear what it actually means to you...
Originally posted by Brianegan
Originally posted by Akragon
reply to post by Brianegan
I didn't say anything was wrong with what you said... i'd just like to hear what it actually means to you...
It was a higher pitch hey....like in hey you stop tickling me to your wife or husband kind of thing.....I tihnk I can feel your spirit and its pure concern and confidence....
I was trying to point out that there was never anything wrong...There could be no perfect without both sides of the coin kind of thing....That we dont need to choose side but if we do we are just playing our part in climbing the mountain to reach our other half thats climbing the other side at the same time. I was pointing out that both sides climb at the same speed and when we all reach the top it will be simultantiously and as if we are staring into a mirror. The next step would be to combine and understand that we were just growing up.
Originally posted by Akragon
Originally posted by Brianegan
Originally posted by Akragon
reply to post by Brianegan
I didn't say anything was wrong with what you said... i'd just like to hear what it actually means to you...
It was a higher pitch hey....like in hey you stop tickling me to your wife or husband kind of thing.....I tihnk I can feel your spirit and its pure concern and confidence....
I was trying to point out that there was never anything wrong...There could be no perfect without both sides of the coin kind of thing....That we dont need to choose side but if we do we are just playing our part in climbing the mountain to reach our other half thats climbing the other side at the same time. I was pointing out that both sides climb at the same speed and when we all reach the top it will be simultantiously and as if we are staring into a mirror. The next step would be to combine and understand that we were just growing up.
Excellent my friend thats what i was looking for... Now for my question...
You say everything has a polar opposite which you must accept and acknowledge. The polar opposite of Love is Hate... Both of which are extremes but i must ask you... while acknowledging your love...do you also acknowledge your hate?
Originally posted by infojunkie2
reply to post by Brianegan
In my opinion,the fleshly part of a person is the most evident and wants it's own way in determining our choices, it's all about me,I, and mine
So while looking at your different options, ask yourself which one of these options makes your fleshly part cringe and screams "no way,I want it my own way" and which one gives you the feel good feelings, of oh that souds nice and easy,and appeals to your human nature:me,I,mine.
You see, the fleshly part of man dies, but while it is alive it wants to be fed with all that it desires,and it also wars against what the spiritual man wants, and what the spiritual man wants is the opposite of what your human nature wants.But remember when making your decision,your spirtual man is eternal,as well as the consequences of your choice.
So I guess it depends on wheither you want your human nature to feel good and be comfortable with your short time on earth.
Or if the eternal part of you is more important.