That is, can one's brain experience Mystical phenomena? I suggest it cannot, and my reason for saying this is that the term Mysticism is a label for that which the brain [being physical] cannot experience. And this naturally leads to the topic of "Intuition," which is a label for an aspect of the Soul, which is composed of Spiritual Energy. Can Intuition be proven via one's intellect? No, because no part of one's thinking is capable of perceiving Spiritual Energy. — 1 Brother James
[1] Belief that union with or absorption into the Deity or the absolute, or the spiritual apprehension of knowledge inaccessible to the intellect, may be attained through contemplation and self-surrender.
[2] Belief characterized by self-delusion or dreamy confusion of thought, especially when based on the assumption of occult qualities or mysterious agencies.
[3] The experience of mystical union or direct communion with ultimate reality
[4] The belief that direct knowledge of God, spiritual truth, or ultimate reality can be attained through subjective experience (such as intuition or insight)
[5] Vague speculation : a belief without sound basis
[6] A theory postulating the possibility of direct and intuitive acquisition of ineffable knowledge or power
[7] Mysticism is popularly known as becoming one with God or the Absolute, but may refer to any kind of ecstasy or altered state of consciousness which is given a religious or spiritual meaning. It may also refer to the attainment of insight in ultimate or hidden truths, and to human transformation supported by various practices and experiences.
[8] The belief that there is hidden meaning in life or that each human being can unite with God
[9] The pursuit or achievement of personal communion with or joining with God (or some other form of the divine or ultimate truth). — T Clark
... , mysticism is another religious doctrine or way of living.
I don't understand why 1 Brother James new "Is Mysticism capable of being 'experienced' by the use of the Intellect?" discussion was jammed in here. This thread is four months old and covers mysticism in general. The new thread was addressing one specific issue associated with mysticism.
It doesn't make sense and it disrupts the discussion. — T Clark
That is, can one's brain experience Mystical phenomena? I suggest it cannot, and my reason for saying this is that the term Mysticism is a label for that which the brain [being physical] cannot experience. And this naturally leads to the topic of "Intuition," which is a label for an aspect of the Soul, which is composed of Spiritual Energy. Can Intuition be proven via one's intellect? No, because no part of one's thinking is capable of perceiving Spiritual Energy.
Given this nonsense, the implication is that the moderating mergerer generally views mysticism as similarly nonsensical. Tellingly, they did not delete the topic or move it to the lounge but merged it into a topic that discusses mysticism in general. — praxis
How long has philosophy sought to prove the existence of Truth, and yet has failed to do so? — 1 Brother James
For me Mysticism is an umbrella word for a range of spiritual ideas — Tom Storm
7] Mysticism is popularly known as becoming one with God or the Absolute, but may refer to any kind of ecstasy or altered state of consciousness which is given a religious or spiritual meaning. It may also refer to the attainment of insight in ultimate or hidden truths, and to human transformation supported by various practices and experiences.
[8] The belief that there is hidden meaning in life or that each human being can unite with God
[9] The pursuit or achievement of personal communion with or joining with God (or some other form of the divine or ultimate truth). — T Clark
6] A theory postulating the possibility of direct and intuitive acquisition of ineffable knowledge or power — T Clark
Belief that union with or absorption into the Deity or the absolute, or the spiritual apprehension of knowledge inaccessible to the intellect, may be attained through contemplation and self-surrender. — T Clark
The experience of mystical union or direct communion with ultimate reality
[4] The belief that direct knowledge of God, spiritual truth, or ultimate reality can be attained through subjective experience (such as intuition or insight) — T Clark
Belief characterized by self-delusion or dreamy confusion of thought, especially when based on the assumption of occult qualities or mysterious agencies. — T Clark
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