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Originally Posted by Minstrel  I am a Christian.
I believe in an absolute truth and reality. This means that everything I read on this website is and will be filtered through the grid of my worldview. Some things that Mr. Pavilina recommends I consider to be sin.
That said, I have learned much as a result of reading this website. I am grateful. But remember Isaiah chapter nine. Look to God for guidance first and last. Not to unbelievers. This is written primarily to other Christians on the board. Please be careful.
Minstrel |
It seems like the only reason you believe some of Steve's writing to be sinful is because Christianity is what you learned first. The Bible says, "Listen to God, what he says is true and what this book says is true." Okay, fine. Then Steve comes and says, "subjective reality rocks, etc, etc." The Bible tells you that this is sinful, so you don't attempt to believe in it. That's completely understandable... but don't you think you're robbing yourself of a wonderful opportunity? What if you had found Steve's website before you'd even heard of the gospel? I'd think your worldview would be a lot different.
I would encourage you to look carefully at every idea you come across, consider its truth, and reintegrate all your "pieces" together, instead of trying to fit it into what you already "know" and disregarding anything that "doesn't make sense".
By the way, I grew up as a Christian and I still consider myself to be one. And yes, I believe in (at least the plausibility of) subjective reality. Chew on that.
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Originally Posted by jdiddy ... the Bible talks very directly about things like intention and manifestation. Unless you already know about such things though, it just sounds like some weird old gibberish and poetry. |
Really? I'm very interested. Can you give me some example passages?