posted March 05, 2012 04:20 PM            

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Originally posted by hippichick:
Timothy Leary's interperetation of The Tibetian book of the Dead, from an LSD trip point of view

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cool! I'm gonna keep an eye out for that book

posted February 01, 2013 08:57 PM            

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Originally posted by Randall:
I call myself "Spiritual, but not religious." What I believe is rather eclectic. I cull a lot of different things from many belief systems, and no known religion fits. In fact, although I know exactly what I believe, it would be very difficult for me to synthesize everything and put it all into words. What about ya'll?

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posted February 02, 2013 01:22 AM            

I ACTUALLY got 'pink-slipped' from a local church I attended about ten years ago... ! Oh yeah!! You ever heard of such a thing, for real???? The ministry I relocated to this geographical area to join and serve with is a TV-evangelist... and I believed every word. Sad when I uncovered the truth, but I blamed my own gullibility--- I had made that commitment inside, so adapted and stayed. Then the events of 9-11 happened and my life shattered around me. Through 'no fault of my own' I lost 2/3rds of my income, money dissipated, not able to work became "poor"... Well, this 'poverty' state didn't "reflect" well on the congregation, much-less the prosperity pastor. One Sunday at the New Years day service, I got called to the back of the church during services, and was "pink-slipped" and escorted out--- this was a complete and total shock to me!! The sherriff (so kindly and compassionately) explained that "they" can do awful things like that because these kinds of churches are 'privately owned' PUBLIC churches.

Among my friends at that time, they 'congratulated' me with great heart and warmth... imagine such a thing! How pathetic? Lose your wallet and you lose your church!!! (And that's just the way it is here!) Yes, God is a Rewarder of those who diligently 'financially' support their church!

Over the past years, I've listened to God's Spirit. Where The Great I Am leads, I will follow. ... I think of myself as God's "Secret Shopper"!! So glad He has a sense of humor!!

I've had memberships and served in many different organized "Belief Systems"... And on my own I have read much; attended interesting lectures, retreats, and meetings of groups and various cults--, including wiccan, pagan.

In participating in these, something inside me identified the main Giver ... The originating point out of which the rest come. I found a 'quality' associated with the matrix, the background, a core, a common thread, a common-denominator in it all.

But highest of all has been my own personal experience of the Divine-- through dreams I've had, lucid experiences in dreams, open visions. Not that many... but very potent.

BACKGROUND
At birth, Roman Catholic Church, then had a grevious spiritual wounding by clergy as an early Teen, and turned Atheist (2 weeks), then settled into Agnosticism.

Starting in Teen years, I spent years in the EdgarCayce materials, Seth, Yogananda.

Been Unitarian, Unity churches; then returned to Roman Catholic in mid-20s... (Catholic mysticism: John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Carmelites)

Served a decade as United Methodist; Non-denom-BA/SF, incl 'Intl' non-denoms.

A year or more in each of these:
Presbyterian(Reformed), Messianic-Jewish+, Calvinism; Baptist.

I had a 'conversion' experience in a dream that turned into an awake and continuing experience, on April 13/14, 1987...

One day I will share on another forum.

I may(?) have a very unique view of who Christ Jesus is. I hate to say the words because of the utterly repulsive associations of so-called "Christian" groups active in news and social media these days.

For me, I had another transformative experience that lasted for a two-week period in July 2011; I felt the wave of His Spirit--- The Coming is dawned. I DO believe that "Jesus" was begotten Soul, Lamb of God sent to 'break' the partitions that kept this earth a karmic prison. I believe that through his incarnations he lived as God AND a Human. His final death broke us FREE... He completed. FirstBorn, Cycle Completed. We can receive GRACE from the drafts of that work. Cleared the path.

Light from Light, God from True God. I believe it's the work of the HOLY SPIRIT to "evangelize"..... I don't tell, if they don't ask!

The "Christians" would attack me for having such a revelation like this... And I still don't know what new part of God I will discover... but I DO know he's right in our midsts... in PLAIN sight. The Spirit calls. We begin to hear, and discern, and turn towards it--- into His Marvelous Light, into His Marvelous Light!

Those living in darkness have seen a great light. And we shall ALL behold it "together".... (The cry of my heart!) (Come quickly, Lord!)

AND SO *DRUMROLL*?? I MARCH to the Beat of God's OWN IMMENSE Compassionate Beautiful Magnanimous Heart! ===

Thank you for your curiousity about MY own Beliefs... Thankyou for letting me tell you

NEVER FOLLOW ME ... FOLLOW GOD! Hound of Heaven

Fred Hammond, Bread of Heaven [5:12] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agdw4UnCH2o

posted February 02, 2013 09:28 AM            

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Originally posted by mirage29:
It's hard to pin down a "religion" I belong to. I just feel like I stick out and can't help it. I'm unique, and people see it the moment they see me. It isn't the way I'm dressed, or how I wear my hair. There's just a discernable immediate quality that doesn't get to remain hidden after too long.
I get very rattled and sad that I don't 'fit in'; now I don't even attempt to pretend that I ever will anymore... Just stay by myself, to myself. Been reaching out here at LL to break out of these walls which are no longer 'protecting' me but is a hardened 'trap' that keeps me from being fully everything I was ever felt meant to be.

I ACTUALLY got 'pink-slipped' from a local church I attended about ten years ago... ! Oh yeah!! You ever heard of such a thing, for real???? The ministry I relocated to this geographical area to join and serve with is a TV-evangelist... and I believed every word. Sad when I uncovered the truth, but I blamed my own gullibility--- I had made that commitment inside, so adapted and stayed. Then the events of 9-11 happened and my life shattered around me. Through 'no fault of my own' I lost 2/3rds of my income, money dissipated, not able to work became "poor"... Well, this 'poverty' state didn't "reflect" well on the congregation, much-less the prosperity pastor. One Sunday at the New Years day service, I got called to the back of the church during services, and was "pink-slipped" and escorted out--- this was a complete and total shock to me!! The sherriff (so kindly and compassionately) explained that "they" can do awful things like that because these kinds of churches are 'privately owned' PUBLIC churches.

Among my friends at that time, they 'congratulated' me with great heart and warmth... imagine such a thing! How pathetic? Lose your wallet and you lose your church!!! (And that's just the way it is here!) Yes, God is a Rewarder of those who diligently 'financially' support their church!

Over the past years, I've listened to God's Spirit. Where The Great I Am leads, I will follow. ... I think of myself as God's "Secret Shopper"!! So glad He has a sense of humor!!

I've had memberships and served in many different organized "Belief Systems"... And on my own I have read much; attended interesting lectures, retreats, and meetings of groups and various cults--, including wiccan, pagan.

In participating in these, something inside me identified the main Giver ... The originating point out of which the rest come. I found a 'quality' associated with the matrix, the background, a core, a common thread, a common-denominator in it all.

But highest of all has been my own personal experience of the Divine-- through dreams I've had, lucid experiences in dreams, open visions. Not that many... but very potent.

BACKGROUND
At birth, Roman Catholic Church, then had a grevious spiritual wounding by clergy as an early Teen, and turned Atheist (2 weeks), then settled into Agnosticism.

Starting in Teen years, I spent years in the EdgarCayce materials, Seth, Yogananda.

Been Unitarian, Unity churches; then returned to Roman Catholic in mid-20s... (Catholic mysticism: John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Carmelites)

Served a decade as United Methodist; Non-denom-BA/SF, incl 'Intl' non-denoms.

A year or more in each of these:
Presbyterian(Reformed), Messianic-Jewish+, Calvinism; Baptist.

I had a 'conversion' experience in a dream that turned into an awake and continuing experience, on April 13/14, 1987...

One day I will share on another forum.

I may(?) have a very unique view of who Christ Jesus is. I hate to say the words because of the utterly repulsive associations of so-called "Christian" groups active in news and social media these days.

For me, I had another transformative experience that lasted for a two-week period in July 2011; I felt the wave of His Spirit--- The Coming is dawned. I DO believe that "Jesus" was begotten Soul, Lamb of God sent to 'break' the partitions that kept this earth a karmic prison. I believe that through his incarnations he lived as God AND a Human. His final death broke us FREE... He completed. FirstBorn, Cycle Completed. We can receive GRACE from the drafts of that work. Cleared the path.

Light from Light, God from True God. I believe it's the work of the HOLY SPIRIT to "evangelize"..... I don't tell, if they don't ask!

The "Christians" would attack me for having such a revelation like this... And I still don't know what new part of God I will discover... but I DO know he's right in our midsts... in PLAIN sight. The Spirit calls. We begin to hear, and discern, and turn towards it--- into His Marvelous Light, into His Marvelous Light!

Those living in darkness have seen a great light. And we shall ALL behold it "together".... (The cry of my heart!) (Come quickly, Lord!)

AND SO *DRUMROLL*?? I MARCH to the Beat of God's OWN IMMENSE Compassionate Beautiful Magnanimous Heart! ===

Thank you for your curiousity about MY own Beliefs... Thankyou for letting me tell you

NEVER FOLLOW ME ... FOLLOW GOD! Hound of Heaven

Fred Hammond, Bread of Heaven [5:12] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agdw4UnCH2o

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Thanks for sharing Mirage. I too had always felt the oddball out since I was a kid. My experience with the church as a child steered me away from them. I prefer gnosis through the Divine. I hope through your experiences with how corrupt some of these churches that you continue to journey inward and evaluate the stories you were fed and feel truth within you. I don't join group to affirm who I am--used to always want validation, but I'm okay being alone and be introspective.

posted February 03, 2013 05:46 PM            

I've always believed that we are each here on earth to experience something different when it comes to religion and/or spirituality.

I think that whatever your beliefs, if they come from love and manifest as love then no matter what church you go to or what you believe (even in nothingness), if love is the root then I think that's beautiful.

posted March 05, 2013 04:41 AM            

I view Earth as a Spiritual school in which I need to find my own unique Path.
Many religions have beautiful concepts and philosophies. I utilise these teachings which resonate with my Path and aids me in expanding my Spiritual growth.

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Remember, love can conquer the influences of the planets....It can even eliminate karma.

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posted March 05, 2013 04:41 AM            

I view Earth as a Spiritual school in which I need to find my own unique Path.
Many religions have beautiful concepts and philosophies. I utilise these teachings which resonate with my Path and aids me in expanding my Spiritual growth.

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Remember, love can conquer the influences of the planets....It can even eliminate karma.

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posted March 05, 2013 08:56 AM            

My heart has become capable of every form:

it is a pasture for gazelles and a convent for Christian monks,
and a temple for idols and the pilgrim's Kaa'ba,

and the tables of the Torah and the book of the Quran.

I follow the religion of Love: whatever way Love's camels take,

that is my religion and my faith.

Ibn Arabi

posted March 05, 2013 10:07 AM            

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Originally posted by juniperb:
O Marvel! a garden amidst the flames.

My heart has become capable of every form:

it is a pasture for gazelles and a convent for Christian monks,
and a temple for idols and the pilgrim's Kaa'ba,

and the tables of the Torah and the book of the Quran.

I follow the religion of Love: whatever way Love's camels take,

that is my religion and my faith.

Ibn Arabi

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That's so beautiful.

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Remember, love can conquer the influences of the planets....It can even eliminate karma.

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Remember, love can conquer the influences of the planets....It can even eliminate karma.

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posted March 05, 2013 11:17 PM            

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Originally posted by Sailor Gemini:
I find it difficult to say I'm just one religion... I mean, to me, the God is man/woman, and all the other Gods in any other culture are the same figures with different names, which are part of the God. By chance, does anyone feel the same way?

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Not exactly...yet it could be that the ideas we have of God/dess MAY help us connect to something divine (that doesn't make the gods real, however, they're just a way for us to mentally bridge the difference, like a "super-conscious mind"). But you might find this of interest where I speculate on the relation between my granny praying to God in a Christian way with me having a vision of Freya at right about (if not THE) the same time:
http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum21/HTML/000401.html