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I did double take when I saw the thread title, "Datta Swami Answers Atheists Questions........ " and then that you had apparently started it. Thought maybe you were trying to keep his memory alive.

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Ok,so life is prolonged and enhanced, but that doesn't really change our condition :) I see your gripe, my spirituality or his, and why? I think you're married right?l Why? How did you know which girl? I glad you appreciate the fanciness. I did say if a lot, but I'm not going go make any promises.

Even if those religions are true, or just one of them, does that really change anything? does it give us purpose or reason? Religion is a sedative? I might agree with that, mass religion anyway. There are plenty of other sedatives though, jobs, commercialism, repeatedly going out and geting...

Thanks for the advice guys. My friend is going to go and see a doctor. This is a big step because in Taiwan there is a huge stigma attached to problems like this. There is also a huge waiting list so the first appointment is not until Oct 20th. Thanks again, and if anyone has anything else..

This may be the wrong forum, I'm not sure. Someone I care about is suffering with depression. I wonder if any of you has any experience or knowledge in this area, if you could tell me what the best things are that I can do to support that person, and myself. If anyone can help or advise...

Reminds me of John Donne John Donne - Death Be Not Proud Death be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadfull, for, thou art not so, For, those, whom thou think'st, thou dost overthrow, Die not, poore death, nor yet canst thou kill me. From rest and sleepe, which but thy...

Hey Nick, thanks for the reply. I get what you're saying about Amighty God, and about the Absolute, you explain very well. Just the last part that I have a question about. Perhaps this reveals a naive understanding but doesn't constancy of the change carry an immutability of its own? It seems...

I also thought about the dark night of the soul. I also remember being taught as a child, that God tests us by different degrees depending on our ability to withstand the test. If this was her test then it seems she passed. Doubt, even a strong, consuming doubt has a presupposition of belief.

Is that rhying name slang? If not, what does it mean?

I've met a lot of Christians like that, but I guess there are people like that in all faiths. Important that such experiences with small groups of people don't diminish our views of the many By the way, is there meaning behind your screen name?

Thanks Francis, wil, and 17th. Yeah taking pride in your actions is a good thing, maybe I should have used "vanity" in my OP. Vanity is never a good thing. "Vanity Kevin, definitely my favorite sin."

There's another avatar just waiting to happen.

Thanks for the replies guys. I think I will join you Chris :)

Thanks also to JosephM and wil for your replies and opinions. Don't know whether this guy ever made it to the States, his name is Uri Geller. Using the power of his mind, or so he claims, he is able to bend spoons, restart once broken watches, and perhaps some other things as well. Due to the...

Maybe this is just a lack of understanding on my part, but couldn't that be what God is? Exactly, that's what concerns me, but then I think to myself that maybe the reality is that there aren't two rabbits, or at least not for me. That's why I wonder whether multifaith is, or could be, a...

Would you explain that a little for me. I like that.

I have heard people question whether God and Buddha nature can be equated. Some say no, and others say it depends on what your view of God is. Though I would be interested in views on this, what I really want to ask is, can heaven be equated with nirvana? Some more question following on from...

Hey Obviously I'm not a new member, but I have spent some time away and I had thought that I wouldn't be comming back. I joined the site more than a year ago and my intention was to ask questions, and to learn from all the wise and helpful people here. Somewhere along the line though, my...

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