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Originally posted by buckkySo you say.
None of us know jack about the nature and possibility of God, but everyone seems to be an expert on the subject. The ego can be a blinding thing.
Kelly
Originally posted by DasaSo you think there is nobody else on this forum who knows as much about God as you?
The only persons in this world that know anything of the truth of God, are those persons who are subscribing to the teachings of Vedanta....why?
Because Vedanta is presented by the Personality of Godhead and are the eternal teachings of the the spiritual life presenting perfect knowledge of God and the living being, without error........and they are not some ...[text shortened]... raise the consciousness of the initiate to the the platform of love of God............it cannot.
Originally posted by buckkythe true scriptures are no trouble finding the truth.
The Scriptures have been the trouble with trying to find the Truth. How many different demoninations are there ? How many different religious books are out there all claiming to have the full Truth ? You go to this church, and I go to another and we both dissagree on certain points of Scripture. In my oppinion Holy Books cripple the forward evolution of spiritual thought. They turn everything into a museum piece, and freeze out new ideas on the subject.
Originally posted by buckkyDon't say this. It is not true.
None of us know jack about the nature and possibility of God, but everyone seems to be an expert on the subject. The ego can be a blinding thing.
Originally posted by stokerI'm saying there is no way to know what Jesus said, and did not say. Two thousand years ago is a long time ago to get the facts straight. Books seem to me to be a poor way to reveil the nature a reality of God. Many world religions are out there that also claim to have the correct Book. Christians only consider the Bible as the Real Book. It reminds me of the KKK thinking only white people are truely human. The desire to be apart of the "True Religion" has caused much trouble troughout history.
the true scriptures are no trouble finding the truth.
2] you mix up the practice of your faith [religon] and the way of god.. there are many books to read, then read as many as you can and learn for yourself that is how god wants us to do not be addicted to doctrine.
3] they turn everything to museum pieces?? some thing from early mankind will be and shou ...[text shortened]... ing that the words jesus spoke and the words spoke to the early prophets have no meaning today??
Originally posted by buckkyThis is largely true. Especially once you consider that the gospels weren't written for some 40 to 70 years after Jesus' death. I think what Jesus said was altered dramatically during that time period. There are attempts to pare away the later revisions, but their attempts will always be conjectural.
I'm saying there is no way to know what Jesus said, and did not say. Two thousand years ago is a long time ago to get the facts straight. Books seem to me to be a poor way to reveil the nature a reality of God. Many world religions are out there that also claim to have the correct Book. Christians only consider the Bible as the Real Book. It reminds me of the ...[text shortened]... man. The desire to be apart of the "True Religion" has caused much trouble troughout history.
Originally posted by rwingettYou speak like God has nothing to do with scripture, the Holy Spirit who was with
This is largely true. Especially once you consider that the gospels weren't written for some 40 to 70 years after Jesus' death. I think what Jesus said was altered dramatically during that time period. There are attempts to pare away the later revisions, but their attempts will always be conjectural.
Originally posted by KellyJayYou speak like you 'assume' there is such a thing as God and a Holy Spirit. Do you believe on spirits, and ghosts and goulies?
You speak like God has nothing to do with scripture, the Holy Spirit who was with
the people of faith were there before, during, and after Jesus walked among us
as a man.
Kelly
Originally posted by buckkyPlease permit me to relate a metaphor spoken by Ramakrishna Paramahans in this regard.
None of us know jack about the nature and possibility of God, but everyone seems to be an expert on the subject. The ego can be a blinding thing.
Originally posted by mikelomThat is the long and short of this isn't it? If God is real than those that reject Him
You speak like you 'assume' there is such a thing as God and a Holy Spirit. Do you believe on spirits, and ghosts and goulies?
You speak like you 'know' a person called Jesus walked this planet as the son of a God, and the son of man, purely because some book says so.
Vampires exist, did you know? Because Bavarian books say so, so Q.E.D. - they do!
...[text shortened]... Potter.
I wonder how much the 'makers' and creationalists of the bible made? 😏
-m.
Originally posted by FMFIf persons are subscribing to teachings that present error and falsity......... then you can answer the question yourself.
So you think there is nobody else on this forum who knows as much about God as you?
Originally posted by KellyJayYou are assuming that the Bible was inspired by God. What about the Koran ? What about the Veda's? What about the Book of Mormon ? What about the Teachings of the Buddha ? God apparently wrote a lot of different Books.
You speak like God has nothing to do with scripture, the Holy Spirit who was with
the people of faith were there before, during, and after Jesus walked among us
as a man.
Kelly
Originally posted by rvsakhadeo
Please permit me to relate a metaphor spoken by Ramakrishna Paramahans in this regard.
He says:- In the beginning of our search for God/Self Realization,we are like the people taking part in the village feast on the occasion of a marriage. Everybody talks a lot and very loudly too at the start of the feast.Thereafter,as the dishes appear one after anoth ...[text shortened]... izing various aspects of the Truth till he falls silent fully engrossed in the Self Realization.
Originally posted by buckkyHe was a busy man, with lots of publishing companies. Fair play to him! 😉
You are assuming that the Bible was inspired by God. What about the Koran ? What about the Veda's? What about the Book of Mormon ? What about the Teachings of the Buddha ? God apparently wrote a lot of different Books.