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Originally Posted by pokilty  I really appreciate that insight, it's easy to forget sometimes. 
I hate to seem like I'm nitpicking since I get the gist of what you're saying, but I don't think the analogy you gave helps me find differences between LoA and religion. If I were a religious person, I would most likely argue that God is always with us whether we want him to be or not. That gives me a creepy suspicion that LoA and religion are alike again. But, like I said, I'm just nitpicking  |
It's ok. You're a manifestation of my own consciousness which for some reason I have drawn into my awareness to further clarify my own take on this issue, so we are both benefiting from this.
You AREN'T that religious person though. You're you. And what we are talking about is the way you feel and think about this issue, not a hypothetical person. If someone tells you of their own subjective experience, you can believe them or not, but I don't think they have the power to translate that into your experience. Likewise, whatever experience you have, you cannot make me experience it either.
So when people are saying "LOA works, this and that happened", you have no choice but to take it at face value or reject it.
But it's about YOUR OWN experiences. And what I have learned, is that this stuff works best when you're happy and relaxed. My suggestion would be to focus on that and just drop LOA for awhile.
I personally don't see any benefit to a belief system that causes pain and hardship. That IS one difference between religion and LOA. There's no LOA overlord who is threatening you with eternal damnation if you choose not to adopt this belief.
All you can do is experiment in your own life. That's another difference. You CAN doubt. You CAN say "I don't think this is real. Show me more evidence. I DEMAND EVIDENCE!" Then watch for that evidence like a hawk. Religion doesn't give you this option.
Finally, If LOA is NOT making you feel excited, hopeful, but confused and doubtful, then those are moments of your life you don't get back. They are too valuable. My advice would be to find whatever it is that can help you to feel at peace. Considering that this is probably the best way to experience LOA ANYWAY, you can't lose by just focusing on feeling good in life.
The rest is just details.