Humanity as we know it today is reckoned to be between 200,000 and 300,000 years old. This figure is far from certain but is more likely to be understated than overstated, looking at what evidence there is.
The earth is known to be far older, at maybe four or five billion years, and going through many stages different from its present layout. We are groping in the dark but these figures are reasonable from current knowledge. Current knowledge might well be quite juvenile in terms of time.
Christianity is two thousand years old and claimed originally to be about God saving his sinful race from eternal damnation. Islam is younger. Judaism is a bit older. These three are very closely related.
So what happens to all the humans born before the three religions that have so influenced the world in last two to three thousand years? That would be a time span of about 297,000 years without Christianity, Islam or Judaism.... Think about it!
Divine intervention to "save" the race was cutting it a bit fine?
It is surely time to lay aside the myth of the sinful self and step up to the level of evolving beings who create their own reality.
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Wednesday, 3 July 2013
Sunday, 23 June 2013
Atheism, Religion and Bereavement
If Atheism means that not only is there no God but that life as we know it is random, accidental and temporary, then it is no more sensible than believing in a flat earth. Darwin saw true things, and then misinterpreted them; his modern followers have made it even worse.
The traditional idea of God as the creator of humanity is probably naive, but not entirely ridiculous. God is "All-That-Is", the source of all kinds of life; all life is not humanoid by any means. The main difficulty in discussing these issues is words and what we mean by them.
"Consciousness" is probably the best word we can use to describe the underlying source of energy that creates all things. It creates all things continuously; it has no beginning and no end. It is very much related to Thought when it is manifested in form.
We are all part of that Consciousness and there are many other dimensions in which we all exist simultaneously to the world we know now. Think of yourself as a vast consciousness that straddles universes, taking the form appropriate to each part. Here you are a physical man or woman or child; in many other dimensions you are something else.
When a loved one passes out of this system it is painful in the extreme. Yet that loved one is fully alive beyond a very thin veil. You can contact them in several ways. A genuine medium can connect you in ways that leave no doubt; you can also tune in to their energy by yourself and experience unmistakable contact.
The purpose of pain in bereavement is to develop your soul, your psyche. It deepens your understanding of life and makes you more compassionate and tolerant. There is no judgment or punishment. We are good people. There is no sinful self in spite of what religion and psychology will tell you. What we see as evil is energy gone wrong.
My chief source of knowledge comes from years of studying the Seth Material, several volumes through Jane Roberts. I recommend them. I have written my own book detailing why I believe what I believe. Some have described it as a primer, or a cheat-sheet, and it can be a good introduction to the many sources of intelligence in the mysteries of life. It is called:
"Wings of the Dawn,
Finding God Beyond Religion and Darwinism, and Making Sense of Bereavement"
It is on Amazon and is available at:
http://www.edenvalebooks.com
If you prefer to delve into the real source then go for the Seth books right away, although my own book expands on just the Seth material.
Good hunting.
The traditional idea of God as the creator of humanity is probably naive, but not entirely ridiculous. God is "All-That-Is", the source of all kinds of life; all life is not humanoid by any means. The main difficulty in discussing these issues is words and what we mean by them.
"Consciousness" is probably the best word we can use to describe the underlying source of energy that creates all things. It creates all things continuously; it has no beginning and no end. It is very much related to Thought when it is manifested in form.
We are all part of that Consciousness and there are many other dimensions in which we all exist simultaneously to the world we know now. Think of yourself as a vast consciousness that straddles universes, taking the form appropriate to each part. Here you are a physical man or woman or child; in many other dimensions you are something else.
When a loved one passes out of this system it is painful in the extreme. Yet that loved one is fully alive beyond a very thin veil. You can contact them in several ways. A genuine medium can connect you in ways that leave no doubt; you can also tune in to their energy by yourself and experience unmistakable contact.
The purpose of pain in bereavement is to develop your soul, your psyche. It deepens your understanding of life and makes you more compassionate and tolerant. There is no judgment or punishment. We are good people. There is no sinful self in spite of what religion and psychology will tell you. What we see as evil is energy gone wrong.
My chief source of knowledge comes from years of studying the Seth Material, several volumes through Jane Roberts. I recommend them. I have written my own book detailing why I believe what I believe. Some have described it as a primer, or a cheat-sheet, and it can be a good introduction to the many sources of intelligence in the mysteries of life. It is called:
"Wings of the Dawn,
Finding God Beyond Religion and Darwinism, and Making Sense of Bereavement"
It is on Amazon and is available at:
http://www.edenvalebooks.com
If you prefer to delve into the real source then go for the Seth books right away, although my own book expands on just the Seth material.
Good hunting.
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