View Article  What does modern science imply about our significance in eternity? Part II of II

What does modern science imply about our significance in eternity?

 

Part II of II

...This paradox will be more fully addressed in the chapter titled Classical/Traditional Theisms.

 

For now, however, let us understand that many of our older earth religions accept the concept of omnipresence, science implies such a state of being, and philosophical logic has historically found such an idea easier to defend than to refute.

 

Perhaps traditional religions need to reevaluate omnipresence just as they had to reevaluate Copernicus’ observation that we are not the center.

 

 

Ripples are created by actions. Ripples rush through society.

 

Ripples wash over people, souls attempting to journey through society.

 

Actions generated by nature are unpredictable and difficult to control at this point in time.

 

Actions, generated by people, can be controlled by the person committing the action. We are responsible for our actions.

 

The actions may be influenced by outside factors, but they are controlled by the individual nonetheless.

 

Our actions are influenced by perceptions we have of ourselves and others.

 

What more influential perception could we give to each other than the perception that we are each a piece of the Causative Force and as such, deserve the respect, love, and total acceptance we give the Causative Force Herself?

 

We have guides: your soul is eternal, eliminate suffering, love one another, and you will be judged accordingly.

 

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View Article  What does modern science imply about our significance in eternity? Part I of II

What does modern science imply about our significance in eternity?

 

 

Part I of II

 

If we are not the center of the universe, if earth is not the center of the solar system, if our sun is not the center of our galaxy, if our galaxy is not the center of all the galaxies, then our universe most probably is not the center of the Causative Force.

 

What does that leave us? It leaves us with the potential of being a part of something.

 

It leaves us with the potential of being a part of the omnipresence.

 

 

Being a part of the Causative Force is not a new idea.

 

Hindus have been saying that for thousands of years.

 

The idea just never made it to the West.

 

It was left behind. Now modern science comes along and implies what Hindus have been saying all along.

 

Science put it in different words, painted the same picture from a different viewpoint.

 

But what of present western religions?

 

They have always rejected the idea of an all present Causative Force while professing omnipresence, all presence, to be a primary part of their foundations.

 

To be continued: Part II of II: This paradox will be...
View Article  What significance does Hinduism have to offer us as a species? Part II of II

What significance does Hinduism have to offer us as a species?

 

Part II of II

...No amount of intimidation by such a life form, regardless of its apparent advanced forms of technology, knowledge or wisdom can allow us to deny our uniqueness and purpose in existence within this universe.

 

Hinduism offers us hope in terms of having a significance for existing as a species.

 

 

Our significance as a species and therefore as individuals to that of impacting upon the Causative Force Herself, requires us to demand respect from others and for others.

 

Panentheism, supported by Hinduistic ideas, establishes the concept that we, as a species, must never submit to, must never allow ourselves to be subjugated by, other life forms, earthbound or otherwise.

 

Likewise, we must extend the same respect to other life forms.

 

What we do not extend to others we cannot expect to be extended to ourselves.

 

This could put us as a species in a very difficult situation someday.

 

And just what types of situations could occur that would prove to be threatening to our very existence as a species?

 

How about the cloning of genetically superior life forms other than our own?

 

How about the creation of artificially intelligent androids that may be far superior than ourselves in terms of intelligence?

 

Expanding our perceptions of the size of the Causative Force to the size of the Causative Force the Hindus have to offer us would be beneficial for all life forms in the universe, including our own.

 

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View Article  What significance does Hinduism have to offer us as a species? Part I of II

What significance does Hinduism have to offer us as a species?

 

 

 

Part I of II

 

Hinduism offers us two basic concepts: the eternal spirit and natural

order.

 

 

What is the difference between natural order and eternal spirit?

 

Hinduism would imply that eternal spirits exist both within this universe and outside the universe.

 

If such is the case, could there be any denying that you have an eternal existence?

 

With this comes some form of significance in terms of our connection to eternity.

 

If we have some form of significance to eternity, we have a responsibility not only as individuals but just as importantly as a species, for the summation of us as individuals is what we have to offer as a species.

 

This implies that we as a species must demand to be treated with the respect due the Causative Force if and when we encounter some form of alien life within the heavens.

 

To be continued: Part II of II: No amount of intimidation by such a life form, regardless of...