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redaryl

God quotes

Jan 21, 2008 10:01

I just finished reading The Two Marys - The Hidden History of the Mother and Wife of Jesus by Sylvia Browne.

These are two quotes from the book that I really like.

Both from the Chapter The Church That Won

I am constantly amazed that humankind has always equated having power to having truth and/or "being right." Having power does not make you an ( Read more... )

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synnoveaevael January 21 2008, 16:31:12 UTC

that's a lot of what i believe. :)

redaryl January 21 2008, 16:39:50 UTC

me too. I don't believe there is a "right" religion either. I don't think you have to believe in a certain diety/person/belief to get into "heaven". I think you just have to be a good person.

She believes the same and it's why I like her books so much.

There's another quote too I really liked.

"God loves us all and only wants us to be happy. It's as simple as that. God doesn't care about what religion you practice or whether or not you practice any religion at all, as long as it makes you happy and more spiritual. God doesn't care about whether you are celibate or promiscuous, or whether you are homosexual or heterosexual. If your actions make you happier and more spiritual, God is all for it - as long as you don't harm anyone else with malicious intent."

synnoveaevael January 21 2008, 16:44:09 UTC

yar, i don't either.

yep. that's very wiccan. harm none, do what ye will.

metahara January 21 2008, 23:53:19 UTC

"...as long as you don't harm anyone else with malicious intent."
I think that is very human. I agree, and am careful not to cause harm, just the opposite, in fact, i promote well being, but, I don't attribute that wisdom or that thinking to God.
I think God is unconditional, non dual, not binary...not recognizing happy as better than sad...those are all human experiences.
as humans be-ing, it's nice to be happy, but, ask anyone who has really had a Near Death Experience if they appreciate the sad moments as much. I bet you'll hear an emphatic yes.

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I'm not sure why anonymous January 21 2008, 21:38:36 UTC

it logged me as "anonymous"...but you know it's me: Browznroun

Re: I'm not sure why redaryl January 22 2008, 01:03:49 UTC

It might have logged you out. It does that to me sometimes. Go back to http://www.livejournal.com and sign back in. :)

OMNI metahara January 21 2008, 23:48:46 UTC

Omniscient
Omnipresent
Omnipotent
imply always everywhere in/of all things

that connecting energy that makes us all one.

with that said, it's all good.
as a human be- ing
can we really understand the full significance of any action, whether it's thought to be good or bad at the time? When taking into consideration the ripple effect / chaos theory- i think not.

We can listen to our gut, our instinct, that is our connection to that one unifying source.

that's what makes sense to me.

Re: OMNI redaryl January 22 2008, 01:16:18 UTC

I think our understand here (on earth/as matter/this plane/etc) is so limited that the fraction of what we do understand is miniscule, so no, I don't think we can understand the full significance of anything.

I agree. Instinct is that connection.

Re: OMNI metahara January 22 2008, 02:52:36 UTC

yep

cariadwyn January 22 2008, 18:43:09 UTC

sometimes that is the problem. The Victors write what is right.

I don't agree with it but its been happening for a long time. While I am a Christian and I believe that is the true way I will not force my views on anyone. I will do what Jesus did he said what he came to say he never forced his ideals on to any one. I'll explain what I beleive and if it rings true with you then you will think that way as well. If not I am perfectly happy to let you live life as you see fit as long as no harm is done.

I'll be honest I don't know who gets to heaven and who does not.. I am not God.. to say that you are or you are not is taking away God's job and I think that is a very bad idea. To presume to be God is a dangerous game to play and you will end up being left on the bench if you do that.

redaryl January 22 2008, 19:16:13 UTC

I don't think there is a right religion. I think saying that your religion is the "true way" is the same as calling mine the wrong way.

I find it hypocritical that you feel you can't decide who's heaven worthy since that's God's job, but you can decide that your religion is the "true way."

If you mean "right for you", then you are using the term "true way" incorrectly.

cariadwyn January 22 2008, 20:46:39 UTC

I stick to mine and express what I believe you say I am wrong. This is why I don't normally talk faith with people because some people just don't like what I believe is true. It is what I believe and I am not changing that faith unless something deep happens between God and I.

I am not forcing any one to believe as I do nor am I saying you can't believe your way but my truth is there is one way.

redaryl January 22 2008, 22:14:57 UTC

I never said you were wrong or that you were forcing anyone to do anything. I'm saying that you say you don't know certain things because you are not God, but then say you DO know that your way is the true way. I'm just pointing out that those statements are conflicting.

because some people just don't like what I believe is true.
I'm not sure what you mean by this. I honestly have no vested in interest in what your beliefs are as long as, like you said earlier, they don't harm anyone. You are welcome to believe whatever you want and I'm not trying to start a fight here, honestly. I was just pointing out what I believe to be hypocritical in your above comment.

Me expressing my opinion to you, ie. "I don't think there is one right religion.", is not me telling you that you are wrong. Our opinions are different and I'm completely ok with that.