Your Thoughts on: The only way to the father is through me

[FallingLeaves]

Originally Posted by che che

I agree very strongly that Christ did not seem to completely separate himself from the people, as you say. I think some may construe it that way, but there may be issues with their interpretation (but I do not know). I used to think that worship was a bad idea, however, I have come to realize "worship" was not necessarily what I originally perceived it as.

personally, I think jesus was not as interested in being worshipped, as being an example for others to follow... and if he had separated himself from people they would just be as lost as they always are whenever someone in a high place tells them what to do but won't actually let them do it...

but that is just me lol...

[Miss Hepburn]

Originally Posted by che che

I have been here in the past before, but I presume accounts get deleted if they are inactive.

No, no deleted accounts due to inactivity ---people might need or want to stop in once every 5 years sometimes!
We aren't supposed to have 2 accounts, of course.
We could close that other one then. You can tell Native spirit in a pm.

[che che]

Originally Posted by Miss Hepburn

No, no deleted accounts due to inactivity ---people might need or want to stop in once every 5 years sometimes!
We aren't supposed to have 2 accounts, of course.
We could close that other one then. You can tell Native spirit in a pm.

Yes it was probably more than 5 years ago.

[inavalan]

Originally Posted by FallingLeaves

personally, I think jesus was not as interested in being worshipped, as being an example for others to follow... and if he had separated himself from people they would just be as lost as they always are whenever someone in a high place tells them what to do but won't actually let them do it...

but that is just me lol...

Good points.

[Starman]

Che Che, the Greeks called him Joshua while the Romans called him Jesus. I don’t know why they just could not call him by his birth name, Yeshua. Some Christians have told me that the name Jesus is just a translation of Yeshua, Wow, lets call this person Bob because I can not pronounce his birth name. Its’ a minor point, but I also say that it is the Roman interpretation.

Keep in mind that there is a book in the Bible called “Romans” and it was the Romans who murdered the person now known as Jesus. Having said all of this, in my opinion, I do believe that there is a lot of truth in the Bible.

I also embrace that The Kingdom of Heaven is within us. That is why I accept the Christ Consciousness as a very intimate state that is available to everyone. Although that state of consciousness is called something different in different religions and spiritual practices.

Just so you’ll know, lots of members here lost their password or something else which caused them to re-register. I first came to this website in 2010, lost my password and started a new account in 2016. That too, to me, is a minor point.

[Redburyva]

He means that by living in accordance with his teachings, you swing in harmony with the natural laws of creation, and in doing so you will eventually reach paradise.
If you resist the natural laws, that is, live against them, then you will only inflict harm and suffering on yourself.

[che che]

Originally Posted by Starman

Just so you’ll know, lots of members here lost their password or something else which caused them to re-register. I first came to this website in 2010, lost my password and started a new account in 2016. That too, to me, is a minor point.

Thanks for the info about the usernames and passwords. I know I had not done anything bad on the site, so I was wondering why it disappeared.

Originally Posted by Starman

I also embrace that The Kingdom of Heaven is within us. That is why I accept the Christ Consciousness as a very intimate state that is available to everyone. Although that state of consciousness is called something different in different religions and spiritual practices.

Yes, I think that Christ is revered by so many people, whether they be Christian or not. And what you said about heaven, I think it is indeed a state of mind, and not just somewhere people go when they die. I do not think we have to wait for the body to die to achieve that state, and we should avoid fearing death.

The concept of Karma relates. I do not think that most of what we do matters so much, because it is often just little squabbles, or annoyed comments. Hitler and people like him were truly evil, so I could not perceive what state his soul would be in, but it would not be like most people. Maybe he is even a representation of something demonic. People do things bad like snap at people, or be somewhat rude, in real life or online, but thus it is to be human.

I feel I have maybe said some things unpleasant online, I usually feel a sense of shame about it. I think my moral compass is correct, and in the right direction. I believe most people are not that bad, me included, but I think a level of hatred like that expressed by various evil people in history is very extreme.

[che che]

Originally Posted by Redburyva

He means that by living in accordance with his teachings, you swing in harmony with the natural laws of creation, and in doing so you will eventually reach paradise.
If you resist the natural laws, that is, live against them, then you will only inflict harm and suffering on yourself.

Most of what Christ says is indeed logical. I think it would also be unlikely for someone to truly feel content if they did something truly evil, or spiteful. These people who kidnap people, and sell them into slavery etc. I simply cannot see how they could be in a good state of mind. For most people, the worst they do is say something snippy to someone online, or in person. Most of those people will probably feel a sense of guilt afterwards, and some not. To be truly happy though, I think you would have to have an ability to know when you have done something bad, regardless of how petty it may seem.

[Miss Hepburn]

The Admins have asked that we only quote 2-3 sentences when quoting others. You can always ref to the Post #.

[che che]

Originally Posted by Miss Hepburn

The Admins have asked that we only quote 2-3 sentences when quoting others. You can always ref to the Post #.

Do You mean in any one block? Is it OK if I include the other parts where they are relevant? So, say for example, put that one block you edited it to, and then with subsequent commentary, use the other quote block.