So for you there are currently no wars?
If existence began in 1979, and there were no wars, then if your logic follows, there would be no people in prison.
Heed the Four Agreements:
1. Be Impeccable with your Word: Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the Word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your Word in the direction of truth and love.
2. Don’t Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do...
You're now deviating from what we were discussing. The point I'm making is that not agreeing with or understanding something in another's scripture does not equate that scripture having contradictions. It's quite possible that the one taking exception to such scripture is one who is...
No. Just because Brahman is beyond words doesn't mean one cannot attempt to explain the nature of that being using words. One can read everything has been written about Brahman...listen to every lecture by every sage...and still remain in ignorance of the nature of Brahman. Brahman isn't...
Who is "they" that don't agree on Atman and Brahman being identical? The Upanishads? Which ones specifically?
In what you wrote above, I'm not seeing any contractions; only your own disagreement and misunderstanding.
Again, no assumptions. Statements made based on what you posted.
Your title makes a blanket statement about religion. If you meant a specific religion, then be specific. Otherwise, it can be expected that one would understand what you said as all religion. Same goes with your statements...
I won't present them in a debate venue, as these experiences and the knowledge gained from them are not subject to debate. However, they have been presented in other non-debate areas of the forum if you would like to review them.
The purpose of my response to you in this thread was to point...
I won't speak for other people or their scripture. My scripture is not intended to present facts. My understandings arise from my experiences. My scripture validates these understandings.
The personal attacks generally are unless something is missed (we're far from perfect). Any instances of personal attacks should be reported if you see a personal attack that wasn't removed.
As for everything that they posted, not only would that be a daunting task, it most cases, doing so...
You already asked this in a thread you created.
https://www.religiousforums.com/threads/shiva.282122/
If you want an actual response, you will likely have to reframe your question.
This is one of the few remaining threads on this forum that I actually enjoy reading and participating in.
Can we please not ruin it with politics? Thank you.