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Originally posted by blazenresearcher
reply to post by MysticPearl
I recently watched a documentary where a guy was kicked out of his church for asking where was Jesus between the years of 12 to 29 years. None of the priests know....it is omitted from the bible. Then he based is whole life to find out the answer to that question.
When Jesus was about 12...maybe 13 that is when boys were supposed to take a wife...His fame of being an exceptional learned child was well known...The elites wanted him to marry their daughters to the point of harrassing his family. Jesus...being Jesus, decided to leave with a small group to India on the old silk trail. It takes about a year to get there.
Anyway, supposedly Jesus studied Buddhism and stayed with the Tibetan Monks for many years. They have records and account of it. They called him Issa!edit on 26-9-2011 by blazenresearcher because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by SuperiorEd
reply to post by akushla99
Whilst I am no follower of Crowley, the adage, 'Do what thou wilt(?) shall be the whole of the law'...refers specifically to a little gem planted in us, that old FREE WILL.
In saying this, Crowley was referencing the gift we have been given, the gift of FREE WILL, the gift which allowed (because of its mechanism) God to build in THE most loving system; a system that does not force, does not coax, does not compel in any way shape or form the development of any individual soul. This 'law' established by omnipotence and omniscience, guarentees the free development of even the least of his creatures, including satan, devil or any other creation of God. Does the stupidity run so deep that it is posited, from a position of DIVISION, that satan and the devil is placed outside of Gods creation? God did not and does not create division...God is all inclusive, because God is ALL. If Christianity has a problem with this, there should be a relearning of the ABC's of deity, and the laws emanating forthwith.
Correct...Do unto others as you would be done by!
Judge not unless ye be judged!
These forums are full of JUDGES fully ready to judge the souls of others under the guise of Christ...verily, beware the false prophets!
Akushla
I judge Crowley by the fruit of the life he lived. His character does not reveal the fruit of the spirit. The fruit of the world was ripe in his life. 1 Corinthians reveals how this works by revealing the wisdom of the world against the wisdom of God. This can be rightly divided to show the true character of any individual walking the earth.
Originally posted by SuperiorEd
reply to post by akushla99
In the same chapter of Matthew where it says not to judge another, it offers this:
15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.
Crowley flaunted traditional biblical values by turning them inside out. This is the main practice in magic and counterfeiting truth. A study of his life shows the damage he did to others. Specifically, he lived his life around magic and witchcraft. This is a practice that is tied by God (forbidden - Asur). He was in contact with an Angel. Have you read Liber Al? It is a message from an angel to Crowley.
Like Albert Pike, people can be misunderstood and wrongly accused of thoughts and actions. This is true. But, we can know them by their fruit. If they are a true source of wisdom, their wisdom will cling to truth, love for others and a deep sense of the gospel of Christ. If they are not true to God, then their wisdom will be of this world. Crowley was clearly a source of worldly wisdom and had the intent (intention by design) of misleading people away from true faith in God.
Judgment involves action against. I choose not to defend his actions. This is not judgement as much as it is discernment. Test all things and cling to what is good. Value here is low on my scale.
You are correct on this: We are all sinners, equally in need of forgiveness.
edit on 17-10-2011 by SuperiorEd because: (no reason given)
I will repeat, though, that a reading of Crowleys' life and work appear to me (at least) to be more stage drama than reality. Many men and women through history have been 'messaged' by angels...biblical personages included! Are you able to tell the difference? Or is this information irrelevant?
I am being sincere when i ask you...what fruits of said drama queen are you privvy to?...a tract of work you would take so seriously as to banish the actor to hell? If people are influenced, or have been influenced by Crowley or any other and have acted less than Christlike, they will answer individually to the JUDGE. Your mission for your soul is to remain away from him and his material (obviously, since you take it so seriously). I apologise, but I do not.
...and I do not believe we are all sinners, in need of forgiveness.