Entries from October 2007 ↓

In previous posts I have mentioned the concept of this earth life being a testing experience.  So, what is on the exam?  Why would there need to be a test?  How is this earthly experience an appropriate test?  These are  the line of questions I want to chew on this week. Continue reading →

Once again I think this is a problem many thoughtful individuals have with religion in general. Multiple religions claim to be the correct path while at the same time having rather harsh statements about those who are not with them, even to the point of the unfortunates burning in fire for all eternity. Such statements do not seem to ring true to those who believe in principles of justice and mercy and of a God with the same characteristics. Even those who are members of faiths that have such doctrines will usually themselves voice beliefs about justice and mercy in regards to those outside of their own faith although their own faith does not have doctrinal justification for doing so. Those who cannot stand the duplicity often feel there is no alternative but to throw their hands up in the air and dismiss it all, some even haughtily proud of themselves for recognizing the dilemma. A seeker, if troubled by this particular dilemma, would not be satisfied with a question mark. Continue reading →