Spirituality 101

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
1. The common thread of spirituality runs through the base of all religions . Ideally they should compliment each other , not argue over who is right.

2. Evil is an illusion. Illusion derived from our dualistic nature. Our dualistic nature comes from our false understanding of our true identity. Our true identity is cloaked by our ego/temporal sel ...[text shortened]... you are free to do so.
No one ever forced true spirituality on anyone, thats not how it works

“Our dualistic nature comes from our false understanding of our true identity. Our true identity is cloaked by our ego/temporal self. ”

A nod to Alan Watts for this one, yay.

THE BOOK
On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

https://terebess.hu/english/AlanWatts-On%20The%20Taboo%20Against%20Knowing%20Who%20You%20Are.pdf

Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-duke
My point was sir that asking a Christian like sonship 'do you accept other religions as being equal to Christianity?' was ridiculously naive. Of course he wouldn't think that. Jesus made quite clear that the only path to God was through Him.

Well either way it was a question for him.

However naive you think I am it's best not to assume

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
Well either way it was a question for him.

However naive you think I am it's best not to assume

Some things sir can be safely assumed.

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
Jesus and other biblical characters are predominant in 3 major religions and reffered to in others. If the bible is true it will complement other histories, which it does.

Jesus features in two major religions: Islam and Christianity. To Judaism, he was a fake and an imposter and cannot be described as 'present' at all, let alone "predominant".

Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-duke
Some things sir can be safely assumed.

I disagree. Your assertion is vague.
What do you mean by "some" ?

I do take your point about sonhouse but I still felt like asking him anyway .

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
I disagree. Your assertion is vague.
What do you mean by "some" ?

I do take your point about sonhouse but I still felt like asking him anyway .

I made no mention of sonhouse.


Strange sir that you champion pointless questions and procrastination.

Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-duke
I made no mention of sonhouse.


Strange sir that you champion pointless questions and procrastination.

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Do you have anything to contribute that is in the spirit of the op?

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
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Do you have anything to contribute that is in the spirit of the op?

Do you have anything to contribute to the spirit of rational conversation?

Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-duke
Do you have anything to contribute to the spirit of rational conversation?

sonhouse/sonship ... I'm sure you knew what he meant.
You aren't acting in the spirit of rational conversation to deny that are you?

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
I believe there is a common thread running through all religions, in fact the spirit of universal wisdom can be found in everything. It's only our fear of the unknown that makes us put classify things as good or bad.
But good Is everywhere . Being good and right thinking are the basis to developping a sound conviction in spiritual thought. Good breeds ...[text shortened]... how you live it.

Remember no one controls you unless you let them.

Questions ? Additions?

Addressing your 10 points in the OP:

1. Assumptions are based (in part) on previous experiences. I will reply to content of a post, but that reply will invariably be influenced by how a person has previously conducted themselves in their forum interactions. If you were an idiot yesterday I'm going to assume you'll be an idiot today. (Generally speaking).
2. All is 'not' inter-connected.
3. In a perfect world, we are all in control of our own destiny. Due to the lack of a divine being however, we do not live in a perfect world.
4. Waffle.
5. Waffle.
6. Repetition of number 4.
7. Waffle.
8. Quite possibly.
9. Back to the waffle.
10.......Sigh.

Originally posted by @wolfgang59
sonhouse/sonship ... I'm sure you knew what he meant.
You aren't acting in the spirit of rational conversation to deny that are you?

The Ghost invented rational conversation. (1746 - Bognor Regis).

Evidence available upon request.

Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-duke
Do you have anything to contribute to the spirit of rational conversation?

Start a thread

Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-duke
Addressing your 10 points in the OP:

1. Assumptions are based (in part) on previous experiences. I will reply to content of a post, but that reply will invariably be influenced by how a person has previously conducted themselves in their forum interactions. If you were an idiot yesterday I'm going to assume you'll be an idiot today. (Generally s ...[text shortened]... Repetition of number 4.
7. Waffle.
8. Quite possibly.
9. Back to the waffle.
10.......Sigh.

1. Don't assume anything
2. Why the inverted commas around 'not' ?
3. We are in control of our destinies.

Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-duke
Addressing your 10 points in the OP:

1. Assumptions are based (in part) on previous experiences. I will reply to content of a post, but that reply will invariably be influenced by how a person has previously conducted themselves in their forum interactions. If you were an idiot yesterday I'm going to assume you'll be an idiot today. (Generally s ...[text shortened]... Repetition of number 4.
7. Waffle.
8. Quite possibly.
9. Back to the waffle.
10.......Sigh.

"Wow " to the rest of your answers.

No furthur critique of you is required at this stage. You've suffered enough by the sound of it.

Originally posted by @fmf
Jesus features in two major religions: Islam and Christianity. To Judaism, he was a fake and an imposter and cannot be described as 'present' at all, let alone "predominant".

Yep. Point taken , you seem better informed than me about Judaism