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Re: Creation of the Universe

Posted on Aug 28th, 2006 by

My first introduction to an emanationist perspective! Thank you M.A.! I guess a lot depends on what you mean by "God"! The role implied in the original question would be similar to that of a... More »

Re: Creation of the Universe

Posted on Aug 5th, 2006 by

Drake in Conversations

Let me start with my disclaimer and say that I am in no way claiming to know the one truth, this is simply my opinion. I don't believe it is possible for us to understand timeless... More »

Re: Human Life/Immortal Soul?

Posted on Aug 5th, 2006 by

Drake in Conversations

I have never read Jane Roberts, though I have read Aurobindo, I believe both in the evolutionary model (though truth be told I am more of an Integral Neoplatonist in my opinions) and in the... More »

Re: Human Life/Immortal Soul?

Posted on Aug 5th, 2006 by

M. Alan in Conversations

I find Sri Aurobindo's concept of the " Psychic Being " (as opposed to the personality, ego, and outer nature) that grows through successive life-times quite useful. Incidentally teh Theosophists and Neo-Theosophists say something similar.... More »

Re: Creation of the Universe

Posted on Aug 5th, 2006 by

M. Alan in Conversations

Depends what you mean by "God" ;-) An emanationist perspective may be more useful! m.a.

Creation of the Universe

Posted on Jul 18th, 2006 by

Greg in Conversations

Thought it was important to have at least two topics to start with: Is this something to enjoy thinking about? I do, don't know how many others do. Some questions: What happened before the big... More »

Human Life/Immortal Soul?

Posted on Jul 18th, 2006 by

Greg in Conversations

Throwing the question out there....................what are your thoughts about the numbers of lives we lead, the purpose of mortal life, the existence of a personal, immortal soul in each of us? I think the vast... More »