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What the Founding Fathers Teach Us About Religious Freedom

The Cholent • 19 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religious freedom Enlightenment Anti-Semitism
  1. The Founding Fathers of America intentionally enshrined liberty of conscience into their republic, valuing religious freedom for all.
  2. The Enlightenment era influenced the Founders to advocate for religious freedom, countering the Inquisition's religious intolerance.
  3. The United States, as envisioned by the Founding Fathers, offers a model of religious freedom that is unique in history, emphasizing liberty of conscience for all.

Self-deceptive Imaginativeness

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Self-deception Imagination Gurdjieff Studies
  1. The post discusses the concept of 'Self-deceptive Imaginativeness' and seems to require knowledge of core fourth way texts.
  2. The post includes an image of a lion attacking a hunting party atop an elephant, with a reference to Kishangarh, Anonymous ca.1810.
  3. To access the full content and subscribe, the post is meant for paid subscribers of the journalgurdjieffstudies.substack.com.

How to Radicalize a Church (in One Easy Step)

Think Future • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jul 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Church Radicalization Theology Ethics
  1. To radicalize a person or church, consistently promote fear with phrases like "The wolf is at the door."
  2. There are strategies to turn a religious tradition toxic, detailed in the free e-book "Combat Theology: How to Weaponize and De-Weaponize a Religion."
  3. Even though de-weaponizing a religion is difficult, historical examples show even faith-based terrorists can change, like two of Jesus' twelve disciples.

Fragments, Chapter 12, pp.254-259 - Reading Club posting 46

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Philosophy Spiritual Practices Sexuality
  1. Sex plays a significant role in human life, acting as the principal driving force of mechanicalness, but the abuse of sex lies in the wrong function of centers and the borrowing of energy.
  2. Creating a permanent center of gravity is crucial for self-work, starting with valuing the work, school, and understanding the aimlessness of other aspects of life.
  3. The sex center, when functioning with its own energy, can be at a high level of being, ensuring that all other centers operate correctly in their places and with their own energies.

Fragments, Chapter 9, pp.193-198 - Reading Club posting 35

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 26 May 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mysticism Inner Work Evolution
  1. The human machine has multiple centers working with different 'hydrogens,' affecting their speed and functions.
  2. Existence of higher emotional and thinking centers within us, fully developed but disconnected from daily life, can lead to new emotions and thoughts when connected.
  3. Efficiency in regulating and balancing the lower centers is crucial to access and benefit from the higher centers in the human machine.

Relating as beneficent space

Meaningness • 19 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Buddhism Relationships Practice Writing Books
  1. The post discusses a Vajrayana Buddhist approach to relationships, aimed at resolving stuck patterns in personal interactions.
  2. The writer mentions upcoming topics including software engineers, stage theory, and the future of stage theory as science.
  3. The writer is contemplating the value of producing a paperback/Kindle version of their AI book based on potential readership numbers.

Even More Lost Tarot Cards

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Divination
  1. The post discusses various lost tarot cards and their meanings, such as 'The Millstone' representing bad omens and divine justice
  2. Each tarot card mentioned carries a specific message or symbolism, from abundance in 'The Horn' to government governance with 'The Herald'
  3. The tarot cards are described in a poetic and symbolic manner, offering insight into different aspects of life and decision-making

Commentary on Orage's "HOW TO LEARN TO THINK"

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Gurdjieff Meditation Consciousness Energy Philosophy
  1. The essay 'How to Learn to Think' by Orage focuses on developing concentration and 'thought-power' rather than giving instructions on thinking techniques.
  2. Orage emphasizes the importance of efficiently using mental energy through short concentration exercises, even for just a few minutes at a time.
  3. Rest from active mentation is crucial for mental relaxation and accumulating different kinds of energy, as explained by Gurdjieff and reflected in Orage's teachings.

Vayakhel; Pekudei; Shabbos Mevarchim 2023

TorahRedux • 19 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Religion Beliefs Practices Sacred Texts
  1. The first mitzvah in the Torah involves tracking time using the lunar calendar, symbolizing change and renewal.
  2. Having the right attitude and putting your heart into your actions is crucial for success.
  3. Even taboo topics, like intimacy and desire, can be elevated into sacred aspects of life when approached with intent and purpose.

✨🔍 Ki Sisa 2023

TorahRedux • 19 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Beliefs Hope Ethics Prayer
  1. Numbers matter, but individuals are valuable - remember to treat each person as unique and important.
  2. Embrace brokenness and setbacks; they can be integrated into growth and progress, just like the broken tablets were stored alongside the whole ones.
  3. Hope remains essential in uncertainty - don't accept fate without taking a stand and acting to shape the outcome.

Behar Bechukosai 2023

TorahRedux • 19 implied HN points • 10 May 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Charity Justice
  1. Charity in Judaism is not just kindness, but a duty of justice to help those in need.
  2. Helping others should be about assisting them to stand on their own feet, rather than creating dependence.
  3. The obligation to help others extends to those who may not be trying to help themselves, but we must focus on empathy and support.

Emor 2023

TorahRedux • 19 implied HN points • 03 May 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spiritual Practice Justice Ethics Sacred Texts
  1. The power of prayer as a direct connection with the divine that evolved from ancient sacrifice rituals.
  2. Recognizing the importance of attending to the needs of others, even when it disrupts our personal pursuits.
  3. Understanding the historical context behind ancient laws, like 'an eye for an eye', and how they aimed to temper human impulses for fairness and revenge within societal frameworks.

The Fifth and Sixth Step of the Transformation of Food, and the Question of Exioëhary

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Philosophy Beliefs Practices Religion
  1. Visualizing and imagination are linked to the 'cerebellum' in Gurdjieff's teachings, with interpretations aligning with his writings.
  2. The substances of the cerebellum are described as 'the energy of imagination' and 'the true substance of visualization' that can have real effects.
  3. Centre #4 is seen to hold the potential for fully developed Formal Logic, associated with 'mentation by form' and 'reasoning by ideas'.

Read Again

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Gurdjieff Studies Teachings Reading Guidance
  1. Gurdjieff's writings can lead to a change in the reader, beyond just theoretical grounding, if read in the right way.
  2. Studying Gurdjieff's secondary literature alongside his own works can greatly enhance understanding of his teachings.
  3. Collecting and examining fragments from different texts can help form a new whole, aiding in the acquisition of real knowledge in various aspects of life.