A category for spiritual posts
Jul 12
Uruk, known today as Warka, was one of the most significant early cities in ancient Mesopotamia, located in the southern region of Sumer. Founded around 4500 BCE, Uruk is often credited as the birthplace of writing, around 3200 BCE, marking a pivotal moment in human history.
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Jul 12
Ancient Mesopotamia, often referred to as the cradle of civilization, was home to a rich tapestry of religions and mythologies that evolved over millennia. This page serves as a starting point for our journey into Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian and Assyrian beliefs.
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Jul 07
This article explains how the syncretism observed in early Christianity, where elements of Roman, Hellenistic and other religions were integrated into Christian practices, means that in many Christian places of worship, traces of earlier, pagan beliefs can be found, and that many churches and local Christian customs are directly connected to those earlier beliefs.
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Jul 06
Continuity of custom in the context of changing religious and spiritual beliefs refers to the enduring elements of a culture’s traditions, practices, and values that persist even as new beliefs and practices emerge.
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Jul 06
Syncretism, the amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought, has its roots in the ancient world.
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Jul 01
In Christianity, the concept that judgment belongs to God alone is rooted in the belief that only God possesses the perfect wisdom and justice required to judge human actions and intentions fairly. This idea is supported by various scriptural references which suggest that while humans can make judgments about behaviour and actions, ultimate judgment is reserved for God.
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Jun 30
This quote from Carl Jung emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and introspection in understanding one’s true nature and purpose. He suggests that instead of seeking answers or validation from external sources, individuals should turn their attention inward.
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Jun 27
Shadow beings are a kind of elemental being that tends to watch us, frighten children etc. But yes, they can attack you if they think you are getting too spiritually connected. But they are not too difficult to sort out. At least, I found it pretty easy to turn them.
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Jun 23
Many of the world mythologies include the concept that the world was created for some form of primordial goo, or water. For example, the “goo” in the Shinto creation myth refers to the primordial chaos from which the world was created.
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Jun 23
Neith is an ancient Egyptian deity revered as the creator and a goddess of war, hunting, and weaving. Her origins trace back to the pre-dynastic period, making her one of the oldest deities in the Egyptian pantheon.
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Jun 20
The Ego is a concept which is used by many different teachers and systems and can sometimes have some obscurity to its meaning as a consequence.
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Jun 17
In this article, we will delve into the origins of this metaphor, tracing its roots from the ancient Persian gardens to its adoption in various cultural and spiritual contexts. We will explore how the notion of a walled garden has evolved, influencing art, literature, and garden design, and how it continues to shape our understanding of paradise.
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Jun 14
If you understand that in biblical terms, the root of all sin, is lies. And that it is the lies we tell ourselves, and act on as if they were true, which causes sinful behaviour. And that a huge lie a number of people tell themselves, is that they are normal, which means they are conforming to some standard of normality that they have adopted from external influences.
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Jun 11
The human inclination towards community is a double-edged sword; it fosters a sense of belonging and shared identity, yet it can inadvertently lead to division. This paradox arises from our tendency to categorize and group individuals, often overlooking the nuanced tapestry of human individuality.
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Jun 11
The story of the temptation of Christ, is a merging of three different visits by the devil, and the very last thing that happened was the testing for 40 days and 40 nights. I’ve tried to word it more accurately, but I too have distorted the truth, somewhat, to do that. To make it more understandable in the context of the original summarisation.
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Jun 06
Contrasting unconditional love with unconditional positive regard, understanding that true Christ Consciousness will deliver divine knowledge.
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Jun 06
Jesus spoke of the Kingdom Within. This is related to, but not, the kingdom of God. Did any scholars realise this? Did any of them realise that the Kingdom of God holds many kingdoms, and each of us has a Kingdom within God’s kingdom?
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Jun 06
The Tower card in is one of the most striking and impactful cards in the Major Arcana, often representing significant change, upheaval, and revelation. It depicts a tower struck by lightning, with figures falling from it, symbolizing the sudden, sometimes shocking transformations that life can bring.
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Jun 03
One of the most difficult things to break, is the deep brainwashing we get from childhood. It’s such beliefs that can lead us to feel entirely justified in disliking and judging harshly aspects of the divine while thinking that we can love all of it.
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