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Maximillian: Bliss, you should count yourself very fortunate, there are very few who are so in touch with their spiritual side. The questions you have are normal and are just a part of embracing what it is you are experiencing.

I had to chuckle a little as I write this as I worship Mother Earth as My Supreme Being and sometimes find it hard to comprehend the other forms of religion. However that doesnt mean I dont respect others beliefs hence My attempted support of you.

The bottom line is to be true to yourself and your beliefs and it will all be good.

 

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da_blissmachine: Mother Earth is one manifestation of the Absolute.... all of us are essencially worshiping the same thing.

I have talked with a Lutheran minister, UU minister, Rabbi, Catholic priest, Hindu swamis, Jain nun, Serbian Orthodox Patriarch, Imam, Buddhist monk, Wiccan priestes/shaman....... all have told me that the "call" is very painful at first untill you sort it out... it takes time to get comfortable with.

 

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prepstudinsc: Not only is the call painful, but if you ignore it, it only gets stronger. You'll know if the call is a true calling or just a figment of your imagination. God always has a way of getting us to stand back and take notice....sometimes it's written in big letters in the sky, other times, it's a still small voice. Just sit back and see how things unfold.....you'll know what's right.

 

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[quote author=jackinman link=board=meetgreet;num=1067660979;start=0#11 date=10/31/03 at 22:50:03]
I was told that god was a male. So I would like clarification b4 my time is up.   [/quote]

Linguistic perspective: In all gender-specific languages of the world, the word corresponding to 'God' is a masculine noun. In English, if the creative force we refer to as God were specifically feminine, we would properly say 'Goddess', not 'God'. 'God' is grammatically, if not physically, masculine.

 

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Maximillian: [quote author=da_blissmachine link=board=meetgreet;num=1067660979;start=20#21 date=11/01/03 at 15:25:15]Mother Earth is one manifestation of the Absolute.... all of us are essencially worshiping the same thing.
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Exactly Bliss, however in My opinion, I have seen alot of tunnel vision where religion is concerned. I dont go to church to worship on Sundays, I am true to My calling every day of the week. I dont tithe a church, I buy a tree or do something to improve the earth. I dont pray to an entity, I look within Myself for answers, because thats where I believe all answers truly lie. This is how My "spiritual" side receives the most satisfaction.

Enjoying this topic alot, thank you.

Maximillian

 

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da_blissmachine: well for some religion is very individual..... for others its almost exclusively an organized group experience

i find I need a dose of each

 

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prepstudinsc: [quote author=da_blissmachine link=board=meetgreet;num=1067660979;start=20#25 date=11/02/03 at 19:20:59]well for some religion is very individual..... for others its almost exclusively an organized group experience

i find I need a dose of each[/quote]


I like the group experience for support, affirmation, and the sheer excitement and energy that can come from a spiritualy charged worship service.

I also like the power that comes from a personal prayer time that is an intimate time between me and God.

In my life, both are necessary.

 

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Maximillian: Yes and it also depends on your surroundings as you grow up too. My family has basically the same beliefs I do, so its what I have known.

Not putting down those who do participate in organized religion at all, each persons needs are different.

Maximillian

 

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da_blissmachine: i think both are necessary for a majority of people... maybe all

i certainly couldnt live without either

 

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prepstudinsc: [quote author=Maximillian link=board=meetgreet;num=1067660979;start=20#27 date=11/02/03 at 19:26:17]Yes and it also depends on your surroundings as you grow up too. My family has basically the same beliefs I do, so its what I have known.

Not putting down those who do participate in organized religion at all, each persons needs are different.

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That's very true....one tends to identify with what is familiar. I grew up in church, that's what I know. It's what I have experienced my whole life.

Each person's needs are different, I know that I need some group interaction. I think I would fall flat on my face without support from others who share my beliefs and values.

I respect those who can do it on their own, I just know that I can't.

 

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7x6andchg: I have often found that I tend to NOT need others when it comes to faith or religion. I ascribe to a religion in many respects solely because I was brought UP in that religion. However, I have many dogmatic "issues" with that religion, and several others.

That said - I think God speaks in His/Her own way, to all of us. We need only to listen and understand...which is much more difficult to do than it sounds, IMHO.

7x6&C