Author: Interfaith

Two types of intentions

I know of quite a few Christians who say that for example murder committed because of mental health illness is excused of gods punishment whereas those murderers who killed with full knowledge and ill intent suffer from their sins.

In this case its the intent that determines how God sees the sinner not the action itself regardless of mindset and/or age.

Why doesn’t the same logic apply to homosexuality (defining this by the bible only)?

The intent of sex between two men or women in a committed relationship is not of lust just as the intent of someone who murders another but have a mental health condition that caused it doesn’t harm by purposeful intent.

If one can get off because the intent wasn’t purposeful aggression why can’t the other get off because the intent isn’t lust?

I’m comparing homosexual actions and murder to make a point since it’s seen in the same regards according to scripture.

The intentions are not sinful in both cases, why not both be treated in the same regards?

 

 

(Discussion in ‘Belief and Spirituality‘ started by Unveiled artist, Jan 27, 2022)

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Akashic Records

Have you guys ever heard of the Akashic Records?

I came across when couple of days ago and found “them” interesting, I guess. Though, all the sites I came across speak of it saying that each person-their soul thoughts, perceptions, etc are kept in this record and we need to have some sort of vibrational energy to access and read (read?) the records. I read some on this site “Akashic Records: What are they? How do I access them? How do I read the Akashic Records?” by DestinationDeluxe (Don’t know if/when new members can post links).

Another weird definition included:

The Akashic records are a compendium of all human knowledge that can be accessed on the astral plane. According to Theosophist philosophy, the Akashic records don’t pass judgement or label actions as good or bad; rather, they simply state what has been. Knowledge of this “Book of Life” can influence our views of reality and serve as a tool of self-development.

Have you heard of such a thing before?
If you have (and believe in this) what is your take on it?

 

(Discussion in ‘Belief and Spirituality‘ started by Unveiled artist 24/01/2022)

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The Howling Gateway

Eawayl Madkhal مدخل العواء

The Howling Gateway

The Djinn require a suitable environment to materialize enabling their energies to change. Their bodies radiate energy from the infrared part of the light spectrum. Infrared radiation is restricted to the lower part of the atmosphere. Djinn can be witnessed only in a setting where extreme infra-red light/heat is predominant, like the desert at high noon or a controlled environment such as a ritual chamber flooded with extreme infra-red light.

The Howling Gateway replaces the traditional summoning Circle. The Sahir has no desire to bully, constrain, or admonish these spiritual creatures. As the Sahir works with aspects of their Self, the spiritual creatures are embraced as adherents of the Left Hand Path themselves. A Circle is no longer necessary for protection, the Eawayl Madkhal will act as a portal for the subjective universe of the Sahir to enter into objective reality.

**below is the draft outline for building the Eawayl Madkhal

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(Discussion in ‘Magick‘ started by ‘Amir Alzzalam 21/01/2022)

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I Ching and Tarot

Over the years I have known quite a few down-to-earth, educated (often highly) people who are attracted to the I ching and to a lesser extent Tarot Cards.

Such things are often regarded as “just a bit of fun” but is there more to it? Any thoughts on this?

 

(Discussion in ‘New Age‘ started by Leveller, Jan 12, 2022)

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Is Wicca pagan-lite?

The idea of nature-based religions has long interested me. At a time of searching, I made a brief investigation of Wicca. At the time, it was the only one that I had heard of.

It was, to be frank, pretty disappointing. I have zero interest in spells and am not overly fond of ritual. Furthermore, much of what I found online seemed to be aimed at teenage girls and young women (no disrespect intended).

I joined an attractive looking forum but found that many of the questions were of the “how do I tell my parents I am a witch?” variety.

So, is Wicca as the title suggests? Has it perhaps evolved into something rather picturesque that is for people not wanting to be bothered by a deeper approach? Or are there some Wiccans out there doing and hopefully writing some good stuff?

 

(Discussion in ‘Pagan‘ started by Leveller 21/01/2022)

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Sethian Mysticism

Zosimos of Panopolis is an influential alchemist. He cemented the (completely legendary) tie between alchemy and Egyptian metallurgy, likely inspired the myth of the homonculus, and was one of the first Gnostic alchemists to write about his craft.

Of core importance is his “Visions of Zosimos” which has had numerous commentaries written upon it, and can be read here: http://www.levity.com/alchemy/zosimos.html

I would like to take special note of a specific segment of this text, which I believe to be all important. The excerpt is as follows:

Zosimos said:

I wondered at the boiling water and the men who were burning but remained alive.

And he answered me saying, “The spectacle which you see is at once the entrance and the exit and the process.”

I questioned him further, “What is the nature of the process?”

And he answered saying, “It is the place of the practice called the embalming. Men wishing to obtain virtue enter here and, fleeing the body, become spirits.”

The text several times mentions those who are undergoing an intolerable force. In other words, a force which will kill them. Specific references are made to the 4 elements, 4 phases, and 7 planets, such as another summary of the work further on which explains:

Zosimos said:

And the other said at the same time as the casting out of the lead by all the liquids, “The Work is completed.”

Lead, of course, being a recurring symbol for the physical world, given its association in alchemy with Saturn (even before Zosimos) who rules over death and time.

The rest of the text can elucidate further, but these two fragments are the primary key. They highlight the importance of surrender to God and the letting go of worldly attachments, which Zosimos says in later texts is one singular, continuous process that can be divided into stages.

 

(Discussion in ‘Esoteric‘ started by Ella S., Jan 11, 2022)

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