Recent content by rocala

I do not agree. One "is" is upside down. If you adjust your position to read it, then the flow is just the same, from person to God.

There is nothing wrong with my eyesight, and I would request that you try to be civil. Other than language, in what sense is your shield different to mine? No, it does not.

I have been watching this, I keep returning to it. It is an excellent documentary, very atmospheric. I am a Londoner and had direct ancestors here during this period. Thankfully, most seem to have survived it.

Sorry Longfellow, I do not see that. I have not seen one of these earlier shields either. Do you have an example, or further info?

I have read good things about Unity. If I get a chance, I might visit. The trouble is that I work weekends, which does cause many limitations.

Perhaps it would then be better if he just answered for himself.

You may be right. My question though was more about Hindu attitudes in general rather than Aupmanyav's particular beliefs.

I have read of some Hindus including somebody from outside the faith, such as Buddha and Jesus, as their "Guru". Is this entirely acceptable within Hinduism, or is considered strange?

I found the opening comments of this video to be relevant to this thread. Muhammad's comment about the need for family/community is, in my opinion, undeniably true. In the video, Rupert Sheldrake adds the ideas of place and continuity to the mix. This immediately struck a chord with me. I have...

Recently, somewhere on the internet, I came across the question "do we need the institution of religion to enjoy the benefits of spirituality?" From the comfort zone of my own pick and mix style spirituality, I would once have said no. Of recent years, however, that certainty has weakened, and...

Yes, possibly, but I am sure we can all remember being patronized for our youthful opinions at some point. Age can certainly play a role, but in debate it is a two-way street. But that can be true for atheists too. It looks to me that if you work in a scientific field and have a religion you...

Welcome. I hope you enjoy your time here.

Thank you Thomas, the third time that I read your reply...there was something. Where is this going?

I tend to agree, although I would probably have said "deeper contact with the divine,"