The Ascension
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Prizebeatz1
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Why don't you take a dose of your own medication? Then perhaps we can some progress here.
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SonOfCaleb
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With all due respect this response is nonsensical. Your position on Christianity is thoroughly illogical, and is a complete deviation from whats in the scriptures.
If this is what you believe why waste time with Christianity? As it appears you seem to believe what ever you want to believe irrespective of whats in the Bible.
Our "soul" is our mind so what you are claiming is that it is all in our mind.
And other people reserve the right to make their decision based on what you say.
You said. "There is some truth to reincarnation." Some truth is either true or it isn't true. Truth is binary.
Prizebeatz1
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Being a Christian is good but it is not our ultimate identity. Our ultimate identity is the infinite eternal soul. The Bible is not an end. It is just the beginning.
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Prizebeatz1
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The Ascension
No, identification with the mind is an obstacle to experiencing the soul. We can practice stillness and silence to the point where we one day wake up and realize we are one with that stillness and silence.
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No, identification with the mind is an obstacle to experiencing the soul. We can practice stillness and silence to the point where we one day wake up and realize we are one with that stillness and silence.
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Prizebeatz1
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I hear you but consider this: if I am looking at one side of a house and you are looking at another side, is one more true than another? It's okay to consider other view points. We can put down the forbidden fruit of judgement when it's not necessary. It's good practice.
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I hear you but consider this: if I am looking at one side of a house and you are looking at another side, is one more true than another? It's okay to consider other view points. We can put down the forbidden fruit of judgement when it's not necessary. It's good practice.
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If searching for reality, it will not be found anywhere near you.
What it is with him is...
Down by the clinic where he picks up his meds, there is one of those "Christian" Science Reading Rooms.
While waiting for his pyschotic meds to kick in, he walked over to the Reading Room, where he's been learning all about how devine he is.
While there, he decided to surf the net in search of like crack pots.
Finding TOL, he took it to be a reference to Totally Out, Logically.
We point this out, it is only illogical that he take issue with our doing so.
We're talking all out "bats in the belfry" and then some.
So why don't you tell us what it really says starting at Genesis 1:1
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Prizebeatz1
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I am part of reality and you are too so your statement doesn't hold much weight. Also I think your contributions are un-noteworthy.
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Prizebeatz1
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The Ascension was a literal event. Stop trying to make everything 'symbolic'
You're not being honest. You're just pretending like most everyone else.
Of course not He ascended to heaven.
Nope.
What does the literal interpretation mean?
It could symbolize nothing. Meaning, it could, not be a symbol. What would that mean? to you.
You underestimate the caliber of scholars that God has raised up to keep the sheep from falling for false teaching and ignorance on important subjects. Why should I trust you as an expert on things, and reject those with proven track records and godly character/insights? Eph. 4:11-13 vs internet wannabees with no training or accountability.
I am not incorrect to point out the emphasis on studying Scripture, etc. for truth. The Spirit of Truth does lead us into truth, but you have to explain why so many sincere, godly believers have such a myriad of divisive, doctrinal views despite the same indwelling Holy Spirit, same sincerity, same prayerful study of Word, etc. (hint: noetic effects of sin; bad teaching; subjective, fleshly impressions mistaken for the Spirit, etc.)…..
You think he will notice?
I am not incorrect to point out the emphasis on studying Scripture, etc. for truth. The Spirit of Truth does lead us into truth, but you have to explain why so many sincere, godly believers have such a myriad of divisive, doctrinal views despite the same indwelling Holy Spirit, same sincerity, same prayerful study of Word, etc. (hint: noetic effects of sin; bad teaching; subjective, fleshly impressions mistaken for the Spirit, etc.)…..
You think he will notice?
Prizebeatz1
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Highly unlikely that it symbolizes nothing. The ascension is our own awakening to our true identity which puts us in touch with what is infinite. We are one with God, heaven and salvation.
Highly unlikely? Are you suggesting that there's a chance that the risen Lord actually ascended to heaven? That's kind of a radical about-face for you, isn't it?
Or, the Ascension was the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ returning to heaven from where He came, and He took a seat beside the Father, Who told Him to sit, until He the Father is done making His enemies His footstool.
Inasmuch as, and only inasmuch as, the Church's magisterium teaches anything like this, then yes; and in their words and not yours.
Prizebeatz1
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The Ascension
That is one way out of several to see it. I held the same view for 35 years because I didn't know any better. Then I realized Jesus represents the infinite eternal part of us. It is not about anything outside of us. It is about our inner divinity.
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That is one way out of several to see it. I held the same view for 35 years because I didn't know any better. Then I realized Jesus represents the infinite eternal part of us. It is not about anything outside of us. It is about our inner divinity.
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You are very childlike
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