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Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina  My consciousness is my own highest authority. I honor what I believe is best regardless of what other teachers say. I do not agree with Jesus and Buddha on all subjects; I think they offered some great ideas but in some ways their thinking was off. Either that or their original message has been corrupted into something that isn't as empowering and practical as it could be. |
I mean, everything you've heard about their teachings is from other's perceptions of them. Also, language was much different back then and there are unlimited interpretations of what they really meant. I'm certainly not an authority but isn't disagreement a form of resistance? If you disagree, maybe you're misinterpreting. Maybe you should search for what you believe in what they said. Then, maybe you'll find it. If Jesus or Buddha were here today and you actually talked with them, you might find they agree with you on the things you thought they didn't. I just find it interesting that even when people see all the lies or misinterpretations in newspapers, they still think all that is written about Jesus and Buddha is all true and that they can judge their teachings without ever having met them. Haven't certain things you've said been misinterpreted and taken out of context? The way I look at it, I can't really express a valid opinion about someone unless I've actually met them.