School of Spirituality

blueangel · 10-24-2006, 05:05 PM

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Check this out. The idea is amazing. It's worth taking a look at.

jilligirl · 10-24-2006, 10:21 PM

Sounds cool. But one would have to recognize between learning about this kinda stuff, and actually believing in and applying what is learned.

Reminds me of a buddhist retreat program I almost went to once (but lacked sufficient funds lol- but thanks for reminding me for the next time I go insane).

blueangel · 10-25-2006, 07:27 AM

I would love to go to at least one class like this. I don't need to believe exactly everything. I would just be learning what others believe. To me, that's an experience interesting. But one can adapt to themselves anytime they want. It's a unique mindset to travel to since everyday life doesn't always feel so "spiritual." Being a part of a spiritual "schooling" changes that reality in a way.

Juliana · 10-25-2006, 09:28 AM

I found it interesting that their site is adamant about "honouring our natural impulse toward the Divine without making others wrong for the way in which they are doing it," and then in related materials, states that organized religion must die ("organized religion as we have known it, must fall away for in the organization, seperation occurs" -- OSOLE.org). So apparently, somebody actually is wrong, and it turns out it's the millions of church-going Christians worldwide. Why am I not surprised.

Here's more material related to the School of the New Spirituality founder and bestselling new age author, Neale Donald Walsch:

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blueangel · 10-25-2006, 01:02 PM

It does lean to its own beliefs... but I don 't really know what the experience would be like. Would it be biased? Only one way to know. Gotta keep an open mind.

Juliana · 10-25-2006, 01:21 PM

I'd say it's pretty obviously biased if it's slamming mainstream religion front and centre on it's home page. Took me all of 30 seconds to find. I mean, it's not a subtle thing at all.

I've done some work with people leaving cults, and they all have the same thing in common: They were all hoping to find a better world, to improve themselves, and to do that, felt they had to suspend their judgement -- be "unbiased." But bias is the product of your life experience and your intelligence; if something seems like it is false to you, trust yourself. Trust your instincts. Personally, when I see something that is self-contradictory (like the statement "we're all right in our own way -- except for those Christians over there; they're wrong"), I know I'm dealing with something false.

AntiLove_SuperStar · 10-25-2006, 01:41 PM

It seems to reek of Cult-ism to me. I don't know, it's just a feeling I get!

blueangel · 10-26-2006, 01:30 PM

I have read his books and what Neale Donald Walsh (founder of site) believes is that organized religions and how they have been developed is a flawed system. basically like everything else. Yes, it's a little biased, but I'm interested in the point of view and to witness what their approach would be to this.

What would be your ideas or wishes towards a happier society?

Juliana · 10-26-2006, 02:12 PM

It's funny to see Fascism coming back, only now it's wearing religious pants: "We'll fix the world; just do what we tell you to."

I will not be involved with anything that proposes to either give me "the" answer, or that tells me "those people don't have the answer."

I also have concerns about people like Walsch, who comes right out and says that God talks to him; God is dictating answers to him. That puts him way ahead of other, less well-connected people who don't speak to God, I assume. In Christianity, everyone talks to God, and God talks to everyone; people just choose not to listen. I say, crucify Walsch, and if he pops up after three days, I'll listen to what he has to say. If not, oh well.

I'm all about personal freedoms, accountability, communication, and honesty. I don't see a problem with the society we've got; we just aren't using all it's features.

blueangel · 10-27-2006, 07:21 AM

I believe God talks to me! (I'll shut up now)

10-24-2006, 05:05 PM	#1
blueangel Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pretty Pennsylvania Gender: Female Age: 19 Posts: 1,349	School of Spirituality [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Check this out. The idea is amazing. It's worth taking a look at.

10-25-2006, 09:28 AM	#4
Juliana Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 985	I found it interesting that their site is adamant about "honouring our natural impulse toward the Divine without making others wrong for the way in which they are doing it," and then in related materials, states that organized religion must die ("organized religion as we have known it, must fall away for in the organization, seperation occurs" -- OSOLE.org). So apparently, somebody actually is wrong, and it turns out it's the millions of church-going Christians worldwide. Why am I not surprised. Here's more material related to the School of the New Spirituality founder and bestselling new age author, Neale Donald Walsch: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] __________________ "I cannot rest from travel, I will drink life to the lees." -- Tennyson

10-25-2006, 01:21 PM	#6
Juliana Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 985	I'd say it's pretty obviously biased if it's slamming mainstream religion front and centre on it's home page. Took me all of 30 seconds to find. I mean, it's not a subtle thing at all. I've done some work with people leaving cults, and they all have the same thing in common: They were all hoping to find a better world, to improve themselves, and to do that, felt they had to suspend their judgement -- be "unbiased." But bias is the product of your life experience and your intelligence; if something seems like it is false to you, trust yourself. Trust your instincts. Personally, when I see something that is self-contradictory (like the statement "we're all right in our own way -- except for those Christians over there; they're wrong"), I know I'm dealing with something false. __________________ "I cannot rest from travel, I will drink life to the lees." -- Tennyson

10-25-2006, 01:41 PM	#7
AntiLove_SuperStar Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: England Gender: Female Age: 21 Posts: 2,471	It seems to reek of Cult-ism to me. I don't know, it's just a feeling I get! __________________ Don't even TRY it

10-26-2006, 02:12 PM	#9
Juliana Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 985	It's funny to see Fascism coming back, only now it's wearing religious pants: "We'll fix the world; just do what we tell you to." I will not be involved with anything that proposes to either give me "the" answer, or that tells me "those people don't have the answer." I also have concerns about people like Walsch, who comes right out and says that God talks to him; God is dictating answers to him. That puts him way ahead of other, less well-connected people who don't speak to God, I assume. In Christianity, everyone talks to God, and God talks to everyone; people just choose not to listen. I say, crucify Walsch, and if he pops up after three days, I'll listen to what he has to say. If not, oh well. I'm all about personal freedoms, accountability, communication, and honesty. I don't see a problem with the society we've got; we just aren't using all it's features. __________________ "I cannot rest from travel, I will drink life to the lees." -- Tennyson Last edited by Juliana; 10-26-2006 at 02:15 PM.

10-24-2006, 10:21 PM	#2
jilligirl Offline Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Gender: Female Age: 29 Posts: 227	Sounds cool. But one would have to recognize between learning about this kinda stuff, and actually believing in and applying what is learned. Reminds me of a buddhist retreat program I almost went to once (but lacked sufficient funds lol- but thanks for reminding me for the next time I go insane).

10-25-2006, 07:27 AM	#3
blueangel Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pretty Pennsylvania Gender: Female Age: 19 Posts: 1,349	I would love to go to at least one class like this. I don't need to believe exactly everything. I would just be learning what others believe. To me, that's an experience interesting. But one can adapt to themselves anytime they want. It's a unique mindset to travel to since everyday life doesn't always feel so "spiritual." Being a part of a spiritual "schooling" changes that reality in a way.

10-25-2006, 01:02 PM	#5
blueangel Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pretty Pennsylvania Gender: Female Age: 19 Posts: 1,349	It does lean to its own beliefs... but I don 't really know what the experience would be like. Would it be biased? Only one way to know. Gotta keep an open mind.

10-26-2006, 01:30 PM	#8
blueangel Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pretty Pennsylvania Gender: Female Age: 19 Posts: 1,349	I have read his books and what Neale Donald Walsh (founder of site) believes is that organized religions and how they have been developed is a flawed system. basically like everything else. Yes, it's a little biased, but I'm interested in the point of view and to witness what their approach would be to this. What would be your ideas or wishes towards a happier society?

10-27-2006, 07:21 AM	#10
blueangel Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pretty Pennsylvania Gender: Female Age: 19 Posts: 1,349	I believe God talks to me! (I'll shut up now)