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Post 8 – Eternal Being and the Illusion of Change: Eastern Insights and Nihilistic Paradoxes
The East“For the soul, there is neither birth nor death at any time.It has not come into being, does not come into being, and will not come into being.It is unborn, eternal, ever-existing, and primeval.It is not slain when the body is slain.”— Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 20 This verse from the Bhagavad Gita…
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Post 7 – The Challenges of Evolutionary Mysticism: Beyond Nihilism
The Revival of Christian Mysticism Christian mysticism is experiencing a remarkable revival, expanding beyond monastic traditions and finding resonance among lay practitioners. This resurgence has been championed by figures like Thomas Merton, Thomas Keating, Richard Rohr, Cynthia Bourgeault, and others who have reinvigorated ancient practices such as contemplative prayer and meditation. These disciplines invite practitioners…
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Post 6 – Rethinking Nihilism in Religious Thought
What Would Become of Our Systems of Thought? What would become of our various systems of thought if we were to remove from their core the nihilistic persuasion? To a certain extent, we have already explored that, but let us now get a bit more specific, perhaps starting with religion and spirituality. First, a brief…
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Post 5 – A Truth That Cannot Be Shaken
Two Selves in One We are always within the Truth. We embody our true being, yet in time, we perceive it only in fragments—one fleeting moment at a time. This fractured perception obscures the whole. Unconsciously, we know the Truth because we are it; however, consciously, we perceive only its fleeting fragments: the present moment.…
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Post 4 – Reconciling Free Will and Determinism: An Eternal Perspective
Change, Becoming, and the Nature of Being If Being is eternal and unchanging, as classical metaphysics suggests, then change and becoming seem contradictory. However, our experience of change is undeniable. How can we reconcile these two ideas? Being, as the fundamental reality, is consistent and indivisible. It cannot shift between existence and non-existence without ceasing…
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Post 3 – The Structure of Being
In the previous posts, we explored a fundamental misunderstanding about the nature of reality and outlined a path toward resolving this contradiction. Before addressing the inevitable questions raised by the conclusion, that everything physical or abstract is eternal, let’s revisit some key ideas. The Subjectivity of Time and the Eternity of All Things When considering…
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Post 2 – The Eternity of All Things
Intuitions of the Eternal We have spoken of the unassailable truth of our Being and our awareness of time and space, but there is yet another form of awareness; more elusive, less dependent on our senses, and harder to define. It is something we all experience at times yet struggle to articulate. This awareness emerges…
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Post 1 – At the Roots of Western Thought
A Western Problem? In progressive Western societies, we take pride in the freedom to think and believe as we choose. Individualism and self-determination are highly valued ideals. Yet, despite this emphasis on personal autonomy, our thinking is profoundly shaped by cultural and historical frameworks that influence us in ways we often fail to recognize. While…
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A Fundamental Contradiction When we seek the truth, the most fundamental certainty is our existence, or more specifically, the awareness that “I am.” This self-evident truth requires no external validation. It is immediate, solid, unchanging, and impervious to doubt. Equally apparent is our experience of reality, shaped by space and time: “I am aware of…
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