To: K-list
Recieved: 1999/11/16 07:08
Subject: Re: [K-list] deities
From: Jenell
On 1999/11/16 07:08, Jenell posted thus to the K-list:
I think there is less 'difference' here than it might seem, in our views
of the underlying concept. we've just come to process it in our thoughts
a bit differently.
Peace,
Jenell.
Adele Chatelain wrote:
>
> I know it's hard to understand, but Buddhists do not
> believe in a Creator God or Supreme Being. That doesn't
> mean, automatically, that we exist in chaos. Chaos is a
> big
> leap, intellectually, that simply doesn't apply.
>
> If you've ever read Carl Jungs stuff, then you'll understand
> what I'm about to say: WE create the world. We create it
> through karma (individual conscious and unconscious
> thoughts/actions).
> As Jung would say: "Matter and Mind are two different
> expressions
> of the same thing".
>
> By the way, millions of people the world over, believe this,
> too.
>
> Hugs,
> Adele
>
> Jenell wrote:
> >
> > Do not even the buddhists recognize the All. The supreme being? There IS
> > a 'unifying intellegence' of which we are all a part, but that is
> > greater than any of us, encompassing the All. We do not exist in chaos.
> > This, I call 'God', or the Divine. Others can call it what they wish. It
> > is still there. By any name or term.
> > Jenell
> >
> > DruoutATnospamaol.com wrote:
> > >
> > > In a message dated 11/15/99 5:34:20 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> > > anglfthrATnospamiamerica.net writes:
> > >
> > > << And so we nod gently and smile knowingly at one another and share our
> > > thoughts, 'Boy, is HE is for an awakening someday!'
> > >
> > > Jenell
> > >
> > > Steve Salter wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Let me preface this by stating I have no objection to any theology. :)
> > > > heh, love disclaimers!
> > > >
> > > > I notice that a lot of people (90%+?) make reference to God and Goddess
> > > > and various deities of various names.
> > > >
> > > > I don't believe in a specific god at all. I believe in ME and I believe
> > > > in YOU and I believe that no one truly knows what else is out there and
> > > > that a lot of time and energy and resources are wasted by searching for
> > > > "something".
> > > >
> > > > I'm not really bad, I am just drawn that way.
> > > >
> > > > -Steve.>>
> > >
> > > Dear Jenell,
> > >
> > > Please don't presume to speak for all of us. Some of us are Buddhists. Some
> > > of us remain agnostic despite our profound "religious" experiences.
> > >
> > > Love, Hillary
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