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  1. evenpath

    Does Islam Need a Reformation?

    Reform? Absolutely. What must precede this is an educated laity that is allowed to think and express critical and relevant viewpoints. Unfortunately this is not met with a great deal of enthusiasm by hard liners and a mostly unenlightened clerical body. In a word…education. That said, all...
  2. evenpath

    Loving God = Eternal Torture?

    One word sums it up…hermeneutics.
  3. evenpath

    religion is slowly dying?

    Utter nonsense. It's one thing to prop up or strive to legitimize one's religion, but to ignore what is widely accepted by numerous scholars as well as historians (with out agendas) is ridiculous and narrow minded.
  4. evenpath

    Loving God = Eternal Torture?

    Nice! Nefarious indeed and a kind psychological terrorism that really has no place within modern day ethical standards.
  5. evenpath

    Loving God = Eternal Torture?

  6. evenpath

    Loving God = Eternal Torture?

    There are many jihadist who would disagree, which is what I was (in roundabout way), referring to.
  7. evenpath

    Loving God = Eternal Torture?

    Oh no, I didn't forget. I left it out. I'm quite comfortable with the perspective that does not include armies and rivers of blood. I'm quite secure with the perspective of compassion and forgiveness. I'm quite uncomfortable with a god that sanctions war and terrorism. We can see in modern...
  8. evenpath

    Hermeneutics and Ignorance

    There are various ways to interpret religious texts or narratives. What I often find is that many people simply read the texts without a critical thought and they simply ingest them and then regurgitate whatever parts they feel are relevant or for which they are passionate about. This of course...
  9. evenpath

    religion is slowly dying?

    Jud Hi, don't mean to be a trouble maker, or a know it all, but Judaism is not the oldest theology. Not even by a long shot. Hinduism, which was recorded in sanskrit, which is the oldest language, is the earliest form of theological philosophy. Exact dates are debatable of course but most...
  10. evenpath

    religion is slowly dying?

    Hi, I can't say to what degree science has to do with. Certainly, Richard Dawkins has put forth some very logical perspectives. For me personally, it was during my graduate studies in religious philosophy, when I was struck with the notion that these tired religious narratives were comprised...
  11. evenpath

    Loving God = Eternal Torture?

    Terror and wrath are a means of force. The promise of death, damnation and the eradication of entire populations, is most definitely a kind terrifying force. Psalms 137:9 "Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks." What do you call this, gentle cajoling...
  12. evenpath

    Loving God = Eternal Torture?

    I appreciate your views. They do not offer any logical explanation that will satisfy my issues concerning the murderous and wrathful petulance of god. The scriptures were written and redacted over the centuries (many times) in order to form a particular society of cultural/religious norms. They...
  13. evenpath

    Loving God = Eternal Torture?

    I understand your concerns. As a former christian myself, I have struggled with the absolute violence with regards to the abrahamic religions. Scholars (some) have estimated that from 13 to 28 million people were murdered in biblical the narratives. Read the minor profits. It's a terrifying...
  14. evenpath

    Is religion fundamental to human nature?

    Great thread….In find that religion resides and is situated through cultural norms. To exist outside of them would be socially impossible. These norms are what give society a sense of security. Familiar rituals, superstitions or collective traditions are the function of a metaphysical belief...
  15. evenpath

    Christian Baggage

    Your posing way too many philosophical questions relating to metaphysics, ethics, and existence, that can be reasonably addressed in a forum. I might suggest an intro course in western and eastern philosophy. You'll love it. All of your above questions will debated endlessly for hours and...
  16. evenpath

    Christian Baggage

    Thank you. People believe there are realms of different realities. There is no scientific proof. Some believe heaven is a realm or moksha is a realm, becoming atman etc... I say consciousness is a realm and I believe that is what you probably meant to say. No one can say with definitive proof...
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    Christian Baggage

    Well, first of all I'm not claiming he's my my god. It was just a thought process regarding violence and human suffering. If I had to choose my personal definition of god then it would be a nonviolent, loving sort. With regards to human death. We are born, we get sick and the we die. Is "god" a...
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    Christian Baggage

    I like that! One quadrillionth part of an expanding universe. Indeed, we are not so significant.
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    Christian Baggage

    I don't know the answer. Let us both continue looking!
  20. evenpath

    Christian Baggage

    Yes, beautiful logic. Thank you.
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