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I'm sorry. I'm in a bad mood right now. They say that religion is the
opiate of the masses. I tend to agree although I've sought some comfort there, myself, at times....
posted by
WindTapper
on June 15, 2006 at 9:15 AM
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I agree. . .
that man (and woman!) must attempt to find their purpose in life, the magnetic urge and unifying factor that many call God, which makes them more than rats in a maze, trying to get at a bit of cheese. But I think there are many, many gradations between living an unexamined life and true enlightenment. While I am not a simpleton, I am far from spiritual maturity. It seems to me that, though there may be some who have born-again, transformative experiences, for many it's a step-by-step process.
It's like we're all heading for the same destination but taking different airlines and different routes, some with long layovers and delays.
Thanks for a thought-provoking blog.
posted by
stbond
on June 14, 2006 at 10:33 PM
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Afzal
I see in your personal information on here that you are Muslim. I am Christian so we will differe of that alone. I am not attempting to promote my faith in this comment. Just that I find your post very interesting. As a Christian I believe the re-birth is When one accept jesus as their Lord and Savior of their life. At that time a rebirth of one's spirit litteraly takes place. The Holy Spirit a one person of the trinity then replaces one's spirit living in them as a guide and teacher, as the vehicle through wihich God speaks to them. I am not familiar with the exact experience you state at that moment, but that is mine as a Christian I wanted to share with you. Thank you for posting.
posted by
Justi
on June 14, 2006 at 7:37 PM
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I agree
I agree with a lot of what you say. Man was not made just to satisfy his own whims with superficialities. His ultimate goal is to reinvent himself through connection with truth.
posted by
lovelyone
on June 14, 2006 at 6:41 PM
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I think re-birth or awakening can happen many times in our lives as we become more aware of others, or our purpose, or even move from one purpose to a new one in different phases of our lives.
posted by
DarrkeThoughts
on June 14, 2006 at 6:26 PM
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