Christian Deism - I stumbled across this recently and realised it resonated with my personal thoughts. God, whatever your concept of that is, as first cause in the universe. Jesus (by no means alone in these terms) as an enlightened individual who taught the masses about God as he saw it. No...
This has been an interesting wee journey from page 1 to 12. I thought I might chip in if you don't mind because nobody has yet mentioned heaven and hell as being states of mind in the here and now.
The attainment horizon is heaven, or enlightenment, and the failure to reach that goal being...
The price to pay for self awareness is a need to find meaning in our existence and a perception that there is a distinction between mind and brain. This perception leads us to believe that we are a duality, body and soul if you like. I think this is what drives us to be "spiritual" and to...
Hello from New Zealand's South Island.
Whilst exploring me and my existence I came across this place. I'm hoping to read some wide ranging views and topics about religious thought and spirituality in general.
Thanks for having me.
Inthedark