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Yes. We agree on the verses that you posted. But I don't see where they contradict anything that I have written anywhere in this thread. Jesus spoke to us in parables because much of the Higher Teachings were at that time beyond our capacity to understand them. But today, we are far more developed a...

Perhaps, it would be more helpful to everyone if you rebutted the arguments I presented regarding the "false" teaching on Jesus being a sacrificial lamb who paid for our sins, instead of just issuing blanket denials. You will note that the passages I quoted are the express words of Jesus, himself. T...

No need to be sorry. I did ask for comments. We won't always agree. But let us present our arguments and allow everyone to individually decide the merits. And do let us agree not to be disagreeable. Don't worry about it. Just please be specific. Where do you feel I erred? Re: sacrificial lamb: Anima...

The exoteric teachings of every religion reveal the truths that it teaches in it simplest and clearest form, but at the same time, they should embody all the essential and important principles that every believer should know. Too often, the true teachings are ignored, misinterpreted and misundersto...

Hello Abhishek, I have had occasion to post informative links from our sites to offer further info related to the topics under discussion. However, the links were deleted. As I understand it, links are allowed provided that there is a reciprocal link at my own site.   Inner Quest sites are all ...

To understand the answers to your questions, imagine for a moment that our Earth is just one tiny classroom where spirits can receive instruction. Reincarnation is merely our coming to class. In order to learn our lessons, we need to take up various learning experiences. There is a reason behind our...

The exoteric teachings of every religion reveal the truths that it teaches in it simplest and clearest form, but at the same time, they should embody all the essential and important principles that every believer should know. Too often, the true teachings are ignored, misinterpreted and misundersto...

Hello Dolly, Life is really hard, not just for you but for everyone. And for many of our problems, there really are no solutions. Our world is a world of pain and suffering, after all. However, we can begin to understand provided we let go of our human desires and resentments, and ask God from our h...

God speaks to the Hindus Christians, particularly, are dead set on evangelizing Hindus, Buddhists and everyone else. But before we can be effective, perhaps we should first prepare and study how best to accomplish this. Failure is more likely when we go to battle ill-prepared. The best weapon is in...

To show the relationship between Hinduism and Buddhism, I have posted a piece on Hinduism in a separate thread.

The Buddhism of the Lamas according to the teachings of Lobsang Rampa is, in my opinion, very different and far advanced over any other branch of this religion, and most other religions, as well. However, one will need to study it for oneself to really appreciate the huge differences. Lobsang Rampa'...

In response to your request for info regarding the teachings of Gautama, I have posted a piece on Buddhism in a new thread - 'Buddhism - Guide to practical living.'

For you Alee and everyone, also, Buddhism in the Christian Context At about 600BC in India, the people were disillusioned with their religion. The religious authorities were degenerate and self-seeking and thought only of their own personal gain. And so, the people were turning away from their old b...

I agree with you both. Truth is greater than any religion The differences in the teachings of the various religions are due largely to the inevitable spread and adoption over time of degraded and corrupted versions of the teachings in place of the original. Subsequent followers and students not bein...

No doubt, many of you are inclined to this same trend of thought. So was Peter. But Jesus knew differently. Don't listen to me. Listen to Jesus. From: http://message-made-plain.blogspot.com/2006/10/lesson-3-bible-passages.html #16 MT 16:21.23 From then on, Jesus began to speak plainly to his discipl...