I don’t mean I believe in the Greek gods. What I mean is, that imaginative realm is far richer than the picture in which human life is simply the outcome of the random collocations of atoms. — Wayfarer
At least, within Catholicism there is regular confession, thought of as a sacrament, and absolution of sin. I am not sure that confessions features as strongly in other denominations. But, of course, forgiveness of sins should play an important role. We do get a picture of Jesus having his feet washed by Mary Magdalene, the prostitute, and him forgiving her sins. — Jack Cummins
So are you saying that this is your experience and the benefit of "going for it"? If your child or loved one got diagnosed with terminal cancer, for example, you'd be okay with it and not suffer at all because of it? — praxis
In thinking of the mythical we are talking about a whole dimension of experience of trying to capture truths. — Jack Cummins
So are you saying that this is your experience and the benefit of "going for it"? If your child or loved one got diagnosed with terminal cancer, for example, you'd be okay with it and not suffer at all because of it?
— praxis
I will tell you from experience because I have lost a son. It was his death that prompted me to embark on a very serious philosophical journey that morphed into my Zen Path. — synthesis
Those who truly "go for it" are generally people who have come out of a very serious life episode (as did I). — synthesis
What I am trying to say is that myth is a whole perspective or way of viewing experience, incorporating symbols. I am also saying that it is one way of trying to grasp 'truth.' — Jack Cummins
What you are saying shows how we are all taught differently — Jack Cummins
That seems an interesting concept, like a born again atheist. — Jack Cummins
Apart from anything else, there is the hold field of debates in theology and a lot of questions about how the Bible was put together. So, it is not such an easy task, because even the theologians have a lot of unanswered questions. — Jack Cummins
Some of these have become Buddhists in response to the need for a religion which is free from this fear. — Jack Cummins
nd there are many traditions of Buddhism, just as there are many Christian denominations. — Jack Cummins
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