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A Buddhist Sun Miracle?

Astral Codex Ten • 10323 implied HN points • 27 Mar 26
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Miracles
  1. Large mass “sun miracle” events — like Fatima — involved huge crowds who reported the sun spinning, changing colors, and behaving oddly, and these accounts are often cited as strong empirical proof by believers.
  2. A very similar episode happened at Dhammakaya Temple in 1998, where thousands described the sun shifting colors, rotating, and even forming an image of a revered monk, showing the same phenomenon appeared in a non‑Catholic context.
  3. The pattern suggests a psychological or perceptual cause rather than supernatural intervention: focused light‑meditation practices (like kasina) and sungazing can produce comparable visual effects, though more primary reporting and research are needed to confirm this explanation.

Underneath It All

NOW IS GOOD • 687 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Miracles
  1. Small acts of cleanliness can bring a sense of control and calm.
  2. Living in a fast-paced world may lead to feeling overwhelmed and detached.
  3. Amidst chaos, it's important to hold onto compassion and hope for peace.

A Theistic Theory of Everything

Bentham's Newsletter • 196 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Miracles
  1. The article presents a compelling argument for the plausibility of theism based on probability and explanatory power.
  2. The concept of an indifferent universe theodicy is introduced to explain the existence of evil within a theistic framework.
  3. The theistic theory discussed is said to be simple, able to explain a wide array of data, and posits unlimited perfection as its fundamental aspect.
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The Evidence For And Against Theism

Bentham's Newsletter • 176 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Miracles
  1. The evidence for theism includes physical existence, useful interactions, finely tuned constants, and psychophysical laws.
  2. The evidence against theism consists of factors like the presence of evils, divine hiddenness, lack of clear miracles, and potentially inconsistent divine attributes.
  3. The problem of evil is highlighted as a significant argument favoring theism.

The One Unforgivable Sin

Outlandish Claims • 19 implied HN points • 13 May 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Miracles
  1. In Christianity, all sins can be forgiven except blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, which is an unforgivable sin leading to eternal damnation.
  2. Understanding the relative importance of different goals is vital for making informed decisions and avoiding failure.
  3. Love the whole world recklessly, treat everything as holy until proven otherwise, and be open to learning from diverse experiences.

Family motto

70 Years Old. WTF! • 39 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Miracles
  1. The writer reflects on family mottos and finds inspiration from memories.
  2. The family's motto revolves around the phrase 'Whatevah!' as spoken by the Queen of Everything.
  3. Despite not having an official motto, the family embraces sayings that hold sentimental value.

How Skeptical Are We Allowed to Be?

Cold Button Issues • 39 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Miracles
  1. Setting a probability of zero for the existence of supernatural or paranormal powers is statistical bigotry.
  2. Groups organizing paranormal challenges likely don't overestimate the probability of these powers, providing a reasonable non-zero estimate for their existence.
  3. Extreme skepticism towards supernatural claims is justifiable for many paranormal phenomena, but practical implications should be considered for high-stake situations.

✨🔍 Beshalach 2024

TorahRedux • 19 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Miracles
  1. Prayer is essential, but action is also necessary for outcomes.
  2. Nostalgia can be comforting, but beware of idealizing the past.
  3. When facing challenges, heartfelt and sincere prayers are more effective than crocodile tears.

Fragments, Chapter 10, pp.204-211 - Reading Club posting 37

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Miracles
  1. Knowledge begins with the teaching of cosmoses: The full teaching involves seven cosmoses, not just the traditional two. Each cosmos relates to the others in a unique way.
  2. Principle of relativity and the way up is also the way down: Understanding the cosmoses' interactions and dimensions sheds light on the principle of relativity and broadening consciousness.
  3. Miracles and dimensions: The concept of miracles arises from the laws of another cosmos. Exploring dimensions reveals a structure like the 'period of dimensions,' connecting to the idea of possibilities in eternity.