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A couldn’t wait to hear what you were going to say about this one Sharif! I happen to think it is dead on, just for all the reasons you have articulated.
Interestingly, each of the six lines that comprise the hexagrams of the I Ching (or Gene Keyes) impart a unique quality to the expression of the characteristics associated with the hexagram (from Human Design teachings of Ra Uru Hu @ http://jovianarchive.com/Pages/Home.aspx). The sixth and highest line has the potential of a Universal perspective. However, it’s primary weakness (or Shadow) is Hypocrisy! Our religious institutions (and governments, etc.) have clearly demonstrated this truth!
The time of intellectualization – of THINKING that we know – and forcing our will upon others has passed. Now is the hour of releasing and allowing; of opening our heart and reaching out in compassion. Inclusivity and unconditional love IS the saving Grace.
Blessings to All,
Chuck
I grew up in a family with a mother who dropped out of the Catholic Church when I was 5. She spent my childhood dragging us with her as she searched for a replacement. What I got was an education that no one religious organization has the whole Truth. In addition, I developed a healthy dislike for organized religion in general. I am a spiritual person and hate what organized religion has done in this world in the name of God. From countless wars, the Inquisition, the daily intolerance towards other human beings to don’t happen to share a certain faith’s religious views, to many other injustices, religion has played a major role in the pain and suffering of human beings on this Earth. The Christian Church has been and continues to be a major player in that pain and suffering. I would personally substitute organized religion for the Christian Church. When I read the quote, my first thought was “nice” with a little chuckle.
I realize organized religion doesn’t work as a direct replacement with Jesus being in the quote. What I meant was that organized religion is the Devil’s response to the life of whomever the religion worships (like you were saying, Sharif, Islam to Muhammad, etc…)