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22-07-2011, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by I-Ching
I would like to contend that the purpose of the human form of life is self-realization. What makes a human beings distinct from animals is our capability for rational thought. Human beings are meant to use our intelligence to inquire about the absolute Truth. Like who am I? who is God? why am I here? why am I suffering? etc. Animals do not have this facility.
Animals are engaged in four activities eating, sleeping, mating and defending. If as human beings our lives also revolve primarily around these four activities then we are not taking full advantage of our human form. Even our science and technology about which we are so proud are primarily to help us in these four activities. This is not the proper utilization of the human form.
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Do you believe that we evolved from animals? |
22-07-2011, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteShaman
Do you believe that we evolved from animals?
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No, but I think some scientists may be related to monkeys  |
22-07-2011, 12:14 PM
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No, but I think some scientists may be related to monkeys |
How do you think mankind got here? |
22-07-2011, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteShaman
How do you think mankind got here?
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We descended from higher beings, demi-gods, who were created by God. |
22-07-2011, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by I-Ching
We descended from higher beings, demi-gods, who were created by God.
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How and when did we get here from these higher beings?
How did the animals, the earth, the plants and trees get here? |
22-07-2011, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteShaman
How and when did we get here from these higher beings?
How did the animals, the earth, the plants and trees get here?
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According the Vedas this universe which is one of many is 155 trillion years old.
The exact process is described of creation is described here . But it is basically all designed. There are 8 400 000 species, not all are manifest at present. |
22-07-2011, 12:44 PM
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OK thanks for helping me understand the nature of this thread. Unfortunately, I really have nothing to offer to it that would fit within your beliefs.
Take care, James
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22-07-2011, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by I-Ching
Until you realize that you are eternal you will always be on the platform of the temporary.
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I'm fine with that. I accept my finitude with attitude!
eudaimonia,
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22-07-2011, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Eudaimonist
I'm fine with that. I accept my finitude with attitude!
eudaimonia,
Mark
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You previously said you wanted to be in the now and now you say that you are happy to immersed in the past and future.  |
22-07-2011, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by I-Ching
You previously said you wanted to be in the now and now you say that you are happy to immersed in the past and future. |
I had written: "Personally, I think we should live in the present, past, and future as is beneficial."
eudaimonia,
Mark |
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