Flying Crane
Sr. Grandmaster
With regard to believing they have the TRUTH and nobody else does.Not with the Catholics I know.
Beyond that, I wouldnt know.
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With regard to believing they have the TRUTH and nobody else does.Not with the Catholics I know.
That's called goddam auto-correct.Wushu-washy... Which form is that in?
Even that isn't consistent with the Catholics I know.With regard to believing they have the TRUTH and nobody else does.
Beyond that, I wouldnt know.
I guess we have had different experiences then.Even that isn't consistent with the Catholics I know.
Seems likely. I'm sure there are jerks among Catholics. I met a few, but the majority of those I knew were nice people, and actually among the more tolerant. They are also in the minority in this part of the US, so that might make a difference.I guess we have had different experiences then.
Well, having been brought up in a catholic family, my comments reflect my experiences. Oh, they can be the nicest and sweetest of people. But everyone else is wrong.Seems likely. I'm sure there are jerks among Catholics. I met a few, but the majority of those I knew were nice people, and actually among the more tolerant. They are also in the minority in this part of the US, so that might make a difference.
Well, having been brought up in a catholic family, my comments reflect my experiences. Oh, they can be the nicest and sweetest of people. But everyone else is wrong.
I can only speak from my experience, but it wasn't just in my area or just my family.That's more YOUR experience than it is a Catholic experience IMO.
Oh, there's no doubt the Church is that way. Of course, that's common of all Christian denominations, at the Church level.I can only speak from my experience, but it wasn't just in my area or just my family.
Of course every person is different so how different catholic lay persons will conduct themselves will vary. But official church position is pretty righteous, even when they are being courteous and nice to people.
Good Sentiment!"Enlightenment"is something that can change you from a normal human being into someone better.
1. Normal human being - Inhale happiness, exhale sadness (you only care for yourself).
2. Better human being - Inhale happiness, exhale happiness (you care for yourself, you also care for others).
3. Much better human being - inhale sadness, exhale happiness (you don't mind to die for others).
Great answer! All true statements.What is the sound of one hand clapping?
In all seriousness Enlightenment actually depends on your ideology. If you are looking for the Buddhist idea of enlightenment you are looking to achieve a state where you can transcend the desire and pain of the physical world because our personal perception of the world is an illusion that blinds us to the real world. Truly accepting you can't control events around you is a big part of it.
While they don't use the term often, enlightened in Confucianism would be achieving a true acknowledgement of your place within the family and society and performing the duties of that position to the fullest.
In the Western context it is often associated with the cultivation of a rational mind to answer questions and find solutions to the problems that prevent or hinder the growth, happiness and freedom of society (not dissimilar to Confucianism.)
Those who follow Kabbalah may say this about Enlightenment
"Ben Zoma taught: Who is wise? The one who learns from everyone, as it says: ‘From all I have learned from, I grew wise’ (Psalms 119:99).
Who is strong? The one who controls his urges, as it says: ‘It is better to be patient than strong, and mastering one’s anger is better than conquering a city’ (Proverbs 16:32).
Who is rich? The one who is happy with his portion, as it says: ‘As you eat the work of your hands, happy are you and how good it is for you’ (Psalms 128:2). ‘Happy are you - in this world; ‘how good it is for you’ - in the world-to-come.
So what is it? It depends on the context in which you ask the question.
Well, the title of the thread is "What is Enlightenment?"
After years of studying the world around me, I came to the conclusion:
Everything is 1, everything is trying to become a better 1, and everything will avoid 0 as that is the end.
What is your answer to the question?
Welcome back, Chris. I was wondering when you'd show up on this one. I think your name was only uttered twice, though...Hmm... I go away for a bit, and people try to take my place??? @hoshin1600 ... awesome. But the poetry? Yeah... not so much me...
The question of "what is enlightenment"? Cause, gotta say, the rest doesn't really mean anything... nor does much of your comments and research in this field... I'm not going to say what your comments are saying to me, but, yeah, that ain't it... at all.
So, what is enlightenment? Open your eyes.
And that's much harder than you may think...