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Originally Posted by Busby
My first thought is that I try never to speak of 'souls' as it is completely unclear of what we are talking about, as is the word 'god'. Both words, along with others mean different things to different people. 'Spirit' is another. Fishing in these waters is confusing to the utmost. I cannot be convinced that we have a 'soul' but am convinced that our individuality is reflected in our subjective consciousness. These individualities whether existing in Mexico or Syria are the results of life's bufferings and have nothing to do with morals or ethics. 'All the world's a stage' said Shakespeare understanding life's tribulations.
The idea that we should all be moving 'forward' as if there were some sort of target doesn't work for me. I don't believe that there is a God who wants us to be 'good', thus setting up a goodies and baddies, cowboys and Indians, God versus the Devil scenery. For me there is no heaven and no hell, all of this stems from religions, man-made to cover those fears which abound in our individual minds as our exposure to the outside world becomes clear.
IMO the reason for living is so that the Mind, the one of which we are all a part is able to experience the ever present totality of knowledge, a totality which will never be reached as atoms push and shove themselves into new forms and creations. What is also clear to me is that all conscious beings, in their grades, strive for knowledge (as opposed to goodness) and each is appreciated by the whole. There are no stragglers and no-one denied access, everyone of us (whatever) has a role to play.
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Different strikes for different folks.
Whatever turns the 'Spirit'
of Life (which
is Love and Joy IMO),
on is 'good' because it 'works' for 'good', i.e.
for Life (in
my mind's knowledge-view). Whatever turns it
off (i.e.
away from Love and Joy) is 'bad' for like reason.
I have shared my shtick in this regard, as have you yours.
Salut, Bro!