joseph campbell: THE PURPOSE OF RELIGION.........is simple really
- 11/28/10 02:04 AM
There are many paths that you can take to get somewhere. Hikers, rock climbers, swimmers, joggers anyone that has traveled will share that there is no one way...but many ways to proceed with. That being said, how can anyone claim that their religion is the only way.....? RESIST THE TEMPTATION TO ARGUE...ask questions instead First of all, I don't know about the rest of you, but I noticed that everything was sort of here when I got here. I am just a visitor, an observer, a receiver, and a borrower of all things. With time, I hope to make a good … (8 comments)
joseph campbell: RELIGIONS.....THEIR PURPOSES and.....WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO FIND.....
- 11/14/10 01:06 AM
I grew up in a Jewish/Italian neighborhood in Brooklyn New York. I would attend worship services Friday night and they were something to behold. I was never one for religion, but this ceremony moved me and still does.... JEWISH PROCEDURES Well, you have to wear a yarmulke which is a beanie type hat. Then, you put on a religious shawl, add one prayer book and you are set to participate. The cantor starts out by singing his readings to the congregation. People follow along and respond accordingly with Amens. People are bowing as they read and some read and agree with … (6 comments)
joseph campbell: FOLLOW YOUR BLISS.......EVERYTHING ELSE FOLLOWS AFTER THAT
- 08/25/10 12:53 PM
Life is not complicated unless you are studying it. Then, the first thing you see is how complicated it really is. But, if you are living life, then it makes perfect sense because it is a gift and a gift is meant to be used and shared and life is about the best gift there is. Just look around this planet. Life makes the Earth stand up on its legs........ We can always find a job...something to do. But, is that what you really want? Just to fill in the blank spaces and kill time? Or, is there something inside you, … (3 comments)
joseph campbell: GOD.....HOW DO YOU PLEASE HIM ?
- 08/03/10 03:50 AM
Religion and beliefs tend to be a very personal subject with people. I wonder why? Joseph Campbell wrote many books after studying the worldwide phenomenon of man's desire to cry out unto something greater than himself. Every tribe, culture, nation, and group believes in the greater power....... LETS TALK ABOUT IT.........explore it, and learn from doing it The lord GOD of the heaven and earth, The GOD of peace and truth, The lord of light and majesty, are just a few of the callings out to GOD by man. There are millions of them. Be advised that GOD has no name. … (4 comments)
There are many paths that you can take to get somewhere. Hikers, rock climbers, swimmers, joggers anyone that has traveled will share that there is no one way...but many ways to proceed with. That being said, how can anyone claim that their religion is the only way.....?
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