Okay, here I go on a wordy post, read at your own risk:
I have not been following this thread "religiously", just skimming many of the posts to get the gist of where it is going. I have to ask, is it possible to just agree that we all have our own beliefs and not try to talk somebody out of theirs? It's quite obvious that dw41552 is very emotionally invested in his chosen religion. It doesn't sound like he is pushing it down anybodys throat, just sharing his experience & knowledge of it, and very respectfully I might add. There are those of us, particularly in this neck of the woods, who have a very different perspective and that is perfect. None of us is right and none of us is wrong because none of us knows anything for certain. Each persons experience is valid and cannot be known by anyone else. And what about them Buddhists who say this apparently solid life we live is an illusion, if so, then what we think is "real" may not be. In my humble opinion, most of the belief systems/religions/spiritual paths are like many spokes of a wheel that meet in the middle with a common focus which is compassion and love. We know that alot has been lost or added in numerous translations. If we just treat others with respect, love and kindness (like J.C. did) regardless of their BS then we could possibly have a peaceful coexistance on this here planet. Whaddya say folks? To me this seems simplistic, but maybe feasible, but we humans like to complicate things to keep the ego busy.
No doubt, someone will challenge me on this or try to get me to believe that theirs is right, but it won't do any good because I have my own BS to work with, thank you very much.
I do have to say, that I don't believe that Jesus was born in December, I have heard that he was really a Pisces. But then again what do I know for sure? And why does it matter so darn much. Gosh, I could go on and on.
Happy Soulstice and a prosperous New Year to all you wacco people.
Sincerely, Lisa W.
Leave dw alone already and