Tag: Religion
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The Unfolding of Truth Through the History of Thought – Introduction
Throughout the history of human thought, there has been a persistent intuition, often obscured, often contradicted, yet never entirely extinguished, that reality is not what it seems. From the first metaphysical inquiries in ancient Greece to the contemplative insights of Eastern sages, from the mystical speculation of late antiquity to the rational rigor of modern…
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Christianity and the Structure of Being–A Metaphysical Map
From Plato to the Eternal Structure of Being 🔹 1. Plato (4th c. BCE) Core Move: Eternal Forms vs. Temporal World 🡺 Impact: Introduces the first metaphysical dualism→ Sets up the world of change as ontologically inferior→ Seeds the logic of annihilation (what becomes can also vanish) 🔹 2. Early Christianity (1st–4th c. CE) Core…
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Christianity and the Structure of Being – 1: The Eternal Intuition of Christianity
The Seeds of Truth in the Christian Vision From its very beginning, Christianity has spoken of eternity. Not merely as a distant realm beyond this life, but as something that enters into history—something that breaks into time through incarnation, resurrection, and the promise of a kingdom that shall have no end. In this, Christianity reveals…
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The Final Non-Duality 6 – The Fulfillment of the Religious Quest: Eternal Structure and the Destiny of Thought
Beyond Paths, Beyond Goals — The Joy That Always Already Is Across the millennia, religion has been the most enduring expression of humanity’s longing for the infinite. Beneath its doctrines, rituals, and images, there pulses a single, unyielding question: What is the origin of all things, and what is our place within it? This question,…
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The Last Dualism – Intro: How Non-Duality Preserves the Root of Nihilism
Introduction A growing chorus in contemporary spirituality and philosophy sings of non-duality, interconnection, and wholeness. Eastern traditions, modern mystics, and therapeutic modalities echo the same refrain: separation is an illusion, all things are ultimately one, and awakening lies in transcending dualistic thought. Terms like oneness, pure consciousness, and non-separation circulate freely, suggesting a new paradigm…
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Contemplative Seeing and the Unshakable Center – 9
The Final Unveiling: Recognizing the Ground of Being As we bring this exploration to completion, we stand before a recognition that is both deeply familiar and profoundly transformative. Throughout history, the great traditions of religion, philosophy, and spirituality have pointed—though often in fragmented or contradictory ways—toward the same reality: the existence of a foundational ground…
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Contemplative Seeing and the Unshakable Center
Introduction: The Unveiling of Contemplation Contemplation. The word often carries religious, mystical, or philosophical weight, evoking images of silent monks, meditating sages, or deep thinkers lost in reverie. It seems distant, reserved for those who dedicate themselves to spiritual pursuits. But is this really the case? Is contemplation something rare and otherworldly, or is it…
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Babylon and the Apparatus: Beyond the Civilization of Technique
The Great City as a Timeless Symbol When Toynbee and Spengler spoke of the megalopolis, they described a concrete historical reality: cities that grow until they devour the life of a culture. But long before them, this same reality had already been intuited in symbols and myths. The Book of Revelation names it “Babylon the…
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The Unveiling of Being – Article 7: Religion, Theology, and the Movement Toward the Eternal
Religious thought has long sought to grasp the nature of ultimate reality, often articulating it through symbols, narratives, and doctrines that attempt to bridge the finite and the infinite. While diverse in form, religious traditions share an underlying impulse: the recognition of something beyond the transient, something absolute and indestructible. This movement, though often expressed…
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More on Reincarnation: The Experience of Unity and the Misreading of Time
A sequel to: Post 28 – The Contradiction of Reincarnation Much of what is interpreted as “evidence” for reincarnation arises from powerful experiences in which the boundaries of individual identity appear to dissolve—experiences of deep empathy, of remembering what was never learned, or of seeing oneself within lives not one’s own. These moments can be…
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Post 55 – Beyond Theism and Atheism: A Call to Transcend the Debate
Few debates are as cyclical and fruitless as those between theists and atheists. The same arguments have been exchanged for centuries, with neither side truly convincing the other, as both operate from assumptions they rarely question. The theist often seeks to demonstrate the existence of God through metaphysical or moral arguments, while the atheist dismisses…
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Post 52 – The Eternal Resolution of Wrongs: Trauma, Forgiveness, and the Structure of Being
Suffering, whether born from perceived injustices, personal trauma, or the wounds inflicted and received in relationships, occupies a central place in the human condition. Throughout life, individuals struggle with burdens—the memories of harm, feelings of resentment, and the psychological weight of victimhood. While religion and psychology offer ways of addressing these issues, their most profound…
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Post 50 – The Oneness of Being: Unity in Multiplicity
The One and the Many At the core of reality lies a fundamental truth: Being is one and undivided, yet it consists of an infinite plurality of distinct entities. Each being is itself, maintaining its unique identity, and yet it is seamlessly one with all others. This paradox—that everything is irreducibly itself while being inseparably…
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Post 49 – The Fragmentation of the Western Mind: Nihilism, Individualism, and the Illusion of Becoming
The Illusion of Becoming and the Western Mind The Western world, having embraced the belief that reality is fluid and that being is contingent, has plunged into an age of radical individualism and self-determination. This shift, deeply rooted in nihilism, assumes that identity, meaning, and even human nature itself are malleable constructs rather than necessary…
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Understanding the Structure of Being – 8
Religion and the Eternal: Creation, God, and Necessity Religion has long been the primary means through which humanity seeks to understand ultimate reality. It provides narratives that shape meaning, morality, and our place in the cosmos. Yet, within religious thought, there is a fundamental tension: the assumption that God or the divine is eternal and…
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Understanding the Structure of Being – 7
The Challenge of Language: How Words Reinforce Illusion Language is the medium through which we express, conceptualize, and communicate reality. Yet, it is also one of the greatest barriers to understanding the eternal structure of being. The very words we use are steeped in the assumption of becoming—of things arising, changing, and perishing. As it…
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Post 42 – The Unfolding Recognition of the Structure of Being
Throughout the history of human thought, various philosophical, scientific, and religious frameworks have sought to describe the nature of reality. These frameworks—whether ancient mythologies, classical philosophies, or modern scientific theories—represent humanity’s ceaseless attempt to uncover the truth of existence. However, upon closer examination, many of these perspectives reveal contradictions, fragmentary explanations, or assumptions that lead…
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Near Death Experiences 4: Light, Beings, Encounters and Cultural Filters
One of the most common features of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) is the encounter with luminous presences, divine beings, or deceased loved ones. Many describe being enveloped in an all-embracing light, standing before a figure of ultimate authority, or undergoing a review of their life in the presence of compassionate observers. However, while these elements appear…
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Post 36 – Religion and the Necessity of Alienation: Toward a Unified Understanding of Reality
Introduction The empirical self, separated from its transcendental whole by the limitations of time, perceives itself as fragmented and alienated from its own totality. In this alienated state, it naturally seeks meaning and connection beyond itself, often turning to religious or mythical frameworks. These frameworks attempt to bridge the perceived gap between the empirical and…
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Post 35 – The Necessity of Alienation: Time, Eternity, and the Resolution of Separation
Introduction Within the framework of the Structure of Being, the distinction between the empirical self and the transcendental self serves to clarify two perspectives of existence. Though ultimately one, the empirical self experiences separation, alienation, and contradiction within time. From the standpoint of time, the empirical self appears to begin at birth and dissolve at…
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Post 31 – The Unfolding of Thought: From Religious Meta-Narratives to Technological Devotion
Throughout history, humanity has shaped its understanding of existence through various grand narratives, each attempting to explain the nature of reality and the role of human beings within it. These narratives have evolved—from religious explanations rooted in an eternal divine order, to secular philosophies grounded in naturalism, to the nihilistic skepticism of the modern era.…
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Post 27 – The Structure of Being on the Illusion of Dualism
Introduction The Structure of Being perspective challenges a series of dualisms that are often taken for granted. By questioning the very idea of becoming—that things emerge, change, and vanish—this view exposes a fundamental mistake in our understanding of time and existence. This mistaken view gives rise to several apparent dualisms: Moreover, these themes resonate with…
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Post 25 – How the Structure of Being Compares to Other Philosophies
The Structure of Being, as explored in this blog, shares insights with many philosophical traditions—both Eastern and Western. However, it also takes a radically different stance on key issues: What is real? What is illusion? Can we “wake up” to truth? And if so, what does that actually mean? Most traditions agree that we are…
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Post 17 – The Infinite Whole: Understanding Love, Suffering, and Reality
The Impersonal and the Personal When we analyze the nature of Being, we find that it is an unchanging, eternal whole. Nothing truly comes into existence or disappears: everything simply is, necessarily and forever. This perspective may seem impersonal, but it does not deny the distinctions we perceive within existence. Rather than being random or…
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Post 15 – God, Beyond God, and More than God
The truth of Being, freed from the error of nihilism, demands a profound reconfiguration of how we perceive reality. Inevitably, this also affects our understanding of God. Are our traditional concepts of God still adequate, or are they burdened by nihilistic assumptions? Can they be salvaged, or must we move beyond them? If theistic terms…
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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 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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About and Intro
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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