1 hour ago: 2.
Only those who have been educated in the language of Kabbalah can perceive the meanings hidden in the Hebrew letters and words, and the symbolic stories and events. This is a Kabbalistic instruction manual for the spiritual initiate, not just some fanciful collection of tales to entertain.
i.e., The 'specifics' are 'hidden' within the correspondences of the story..
With regard to Genesis, the science within it speaks to our psyche. Appropriate, since our psyche is the soul.
"And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."
John 1:7
1 hour ago: "I don't see much of the "how" in statements like "And God said, “Let there be light,”
That's because you only read these scripture as literature. You do not know how to read them as scriptures. You have not developed 'eyes that see'.
What you are reading is the surface story; the fundamental story; the foundation or the 'key' to the correspondences. But you've never used those keys to unlock the doors to the correspondences themselves.
Yes, the stories are to be taken literally - ***within the proper context***. Yes, they are symbolic, but one must know how to verify the symbolism ... when does the "earth" mean the planet, and when does it mean the physical body? When does "water" mean H2O and when does it mean the sexual force?
Context is ... key.
There is a way to read scripture for ALL the information within them; it's called exegesis.
In Kabbalah it's referred to as the Four Worlds.
In the Jewish tradition it's referred to as 'PaRDeS' .
Christians refer to it as Hermeneutics.
If you're unaware of these levels of Biblical comprehension, then you cannot know what science lies within, because while there is a tremendous amount of science within holy scripture, they are still scripture, not to be confused with a simple science text.
It is written as such as a vetting process. One must seek in order to find. It is what develops the brain and the mind for all this knowledge.
Seeking requires more than reading.
Jeremiah 29:13 "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart."
Cross reference - Deuteronomy 4:29 "But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul."
2 hours ago: 2.
*
"Is this something found in scripture, or is it just a tradition?"
A little of both ... the Sign of Solomon aka the Star of David is found in scripture, and it is part of Jewish tradition to wear something with this symbol. The crucifix is found in the Bible and it is part of Christian tradition to wear or carry one, or at least a cross. In The Book of Thoth, aka the Egyptian Bible, there is the ankh and of course the ancient swastika ... a sacred symbol of good luck and the positive forces of nature for thousands of years, until Hitler's reign.
Symbols, talismans, amulets, jewelry, gemstones ... all of them carry certain vibrations and serve to magnify or repel our own vibrations ... this has been proven.
When people pray, over their food for example ... they are literally infusing their food with a positive force of energy; which returns to us as we consume it. This, too is proven.
What we give our energy to, whether in thought or deed, returns to us. This is a known and proven fact. It is the law.
It's why Jesus taught "But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart." Matthew 5:28KJV
Cross-reference Proverbs 23:7 "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee."
2 hours ago: "... reminded me of this: http://www.womansday.com/health"
Makes sense ... they correspond.
***
"Holy, to me is something clean and pure. [...] What is holy to you?"
In my heart, 'holy' means sacred and whole. Many people will claim the Bible is not 'whole', but by "whole", I mean the whole universe; the whole being, the whole story as told by all holy scripture.
What is holy about scriptures is the way they are written; to contain the most information in the most condensed manner. That one story should reveal so many levels of information is astounding.
Which reminds me, you never said what science you were aware of within the Bible.
***
"... red yarn and wrap it around their wrist for protection."
Well, it's less about the yarn and more about what it signifies. Some people wrap a string around their finger to 'remember' something. Most symbols act as reminders ... so we remember whatever it is that we need to be mindful of, whether it's the Christian's crucifix or the spiritualist who works with crystal energy.
Belief is a very compelling state of mind.
*
"So people need this kind of lucky charm to function in society Chris?"
People are comforted by their charms and symbols. I wouldn't say they "need" them "to function in society", but how often do you see a woman functioning in society without jewelry? A man without a watch?
It occurred to me, in all my studies of the Kabbalah, I never read a thing about a red string ... because it's not Kabbalistic in origin. It's got two origins, one is a Jewish tradition indicating an act of charity dating back to Ruth; "The popularity in the West is often linked to Philip Berg's controversial Kabbalah Centre" [source: Wikipedia] where Madonna received it. The other is a Chinese tradition which relates to soulmates.
11 hours ago: "We do realize that the Holy book is not just a Bible......It is Holy Scriptures......as a matter of fact, that is what is printed on the front of my copy....."Holy Scriptures"
What does that mean to you? What, in your understanding, makes scriptures 'holy'?
11 hours ago: "I appreciate your agreeing with me that we cannot measure time the same as God."
There is no disputing the truth.
***
As to Kabbala [...] What is the string suppose to symbolyze?
It's a symbol of protection, much as religious people will wear the Star of David, the Crucifix, the Om, the Hamsa (hand of God), or 'evil eye' et cetera to show their particular form of faith. Kabbalah isn't a religion, per se; it's a fundamental blueprint for life.
Understanding Kabbalistic principles is key to comprehension of holy doctrine.
***
"From speaking to [...] or anything spiritual in the slightest."
Perhaps they're Madonna fans. She popularized the wearing of the red string bracelet back in the 1990's.
I've spoken with many self-proclaimed Christian individuals who can cite the Bible chapter and verse but do not know the first thing about its exegesis. All this means to me is that everyone is on their own path.
***
"And, if I may [...] of your own free choosing?
My appreciation of the Kabbalah came to me as a young adult.
"When the student is ready, the teacher will appear."~Buddhist proverb
***
*As a side note Chris, I see the science within the scriptures...."
Interesting! Can you give me an example of the science you see?
"... but the scriptures were not meant to be a 'Science Book'."
According to whom?
"... I would think that you would agree that it is much more than that, right?"
Indeed, it is more than science, but science is a verifiably important aspect of it; without it, by what measure could we now 'prove' the truths as such?
In recent postings I've been using the example of the Ark of the Covenant, on its scientific level, explaining in perfect detail, the cranial structure and how 'modern' science proves it via Gray's Anatomy, a well-established scientific journal of the human anatomy.
Illustrating that 'modern' science is proving sacred science to be true.
TEDCred score: +22.10 TEDCred reflects your contribution to the TED community.
A reply on Conversation: Does creationism indicate bad education? (If so how can we fix this, and should it be taught?) Does Creationism have any credibility to it?
Namaste
A reply on Conversation: Does creationism indicate bad education? (If so how can we fix this, and should it be taught?) Does Creationism have any credibility to it?
Only those who have been educated in the language of Kabbalah can perceive the meanings hidden in the Hebrew letters and words, and the symbolic stories and events. This is a Kabbalistic instruction manual for the spiritual initiate, not just some fanciful collection of tales to entertain.
i.e., The 'specifics' are 'hidden' within the correspondences of the story..
With regard to Genesis, the science within it speaks to our psyche. Appropriate, since our psyche is the soul.
"And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."
John 1:7
A reply on Conversation: Does creationism indicate bad education? (If so how can we fix this, and should it be taught?) Does Creationism have any credibility to it?
That's because you only read these scripture as literature. You do not know how to read them as scriptures. You have not developed 'eyes that see'.
What you are reading is the surface story; the fundamental story; the foundation or the 'key' to the correspondences. But you've never used those keys to unlock the doors to the correspondences themselves.
Yes, the stories are to be taken literally - ***within the proper context***. Yes, they are symbolic, but one must know how to verify the symbolism ... when does the "earth" mean the planet, and when does it mean the physical body? When does "water" mean H2O and when does it mean the sexual force?
Context is ... key.
There is a way to read scripture for ALL the information within them; it's called exegesis.
In Kabbalah it's referred to as the Four Worlds.
In the Jewish tradition it's referred to as 'PaRDeS' .
Christians refer to it as Hermeneutics.
If you're unaware of these levels of Biblical comprehension, then you cannot know what science lies within, because while there is a tremendous amount of science within holy scripture, they are still scripture, not to be confused with a simple science text.
It is written as such as a vetting process. One must seek in order to find. It is what develops the brain and the mind for all this knowledge.
Seeking requires more than reading.
Jeremiah 29:13 "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart."
Cross reference - Deuteronomy 4:29 "But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul."
A reply on Conversation: Does creationism indicate bad education? (If so how can we fix this, and should it be taught?) Does Creationism have any credibility to it?
*
"Is this something found in scripture, or is it just a tradition?"
A little of both ... the Sign of Solomon aka the Star of David is found in scripture, and it is part of Jewish tradition to wear something with this symbol. The crucifix is found in the Bible and it is part of Christian tradition to wear or carry one, or at least a cross. In The Book of Thoth, aka the Egyptian Bible, there is the ankh and of course the ancient swastika ... a sacred symbol of good luck and the positive forces of nature for thousands of years, until Hitler's reign.
Symbols, talismans, amulets, jewelry, gemstones ... all of them carry certain vibrations and serve to magnify or repel our own vibrations ... this has been proven.
When people pray, over their food for example ... they are literally infusing their food with a positive force of energy; which returns to us as we consume it. This, too is proven.
What we give our energy to, whether in thought or deed, returns to us. This is a known and proven fact. It is the law.
It's why Jesus taught "But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart." Matthew 5:28KJV
Cross-reference Proverbs 23:7 "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee."
Thoughts are powerful.
A reply on Conversation: Does creationism indicate bad education? (If so how can we fix this, and should it be taught?) Does Creationism have any credibility to it?
Makes sense ... they correspond.
***
"Holy, to me is something clean and pure. [...] What is holy to you?"
In my heart, 'holy' means sacred and whole. Many people will claim the Bible is not 'whole', but by "whole", I mean the whole universe; the whole being, the whole story as told by all holy scripture.
What is holy about scriptures is the way they are written; to contain the most information in the most condensed manner. That one story should reveal so many levels of information is astounding.
Which reminds me, you never said what science you were aware of within the Bible.
***
"... red yarn and wrap it around their wrist for protection."
Well, it's less about the yarn and more about what it signifies. Some people wrap a string around their finger to 'remember' something. Most symbols act as reminders ... so we remember whatever it is that we need to be mindful of, whether it's the Christian's crucifix or the spiritualist who works with crystal energy.
Belief is a very compelling state of mind.
*
"So people need this kind of lucky charm to function in society Chris?"
People are comforted by their charms and symbols. I wouldn't say they "need" them "to function in society", but how often do you see a woman functioning in society without jewelry? A man without a watch?
It occurred to me, in all my studies of the Kabbalah, I never read a thing about a red string ... because it's not Kabbalistic in origin. It's got two origins, one is a Jewish tradition indicating an act of charity dating back to Ruth; "The popularity in the West is often linked to Philip Berg's controversial Kabbalah Centre" [source: Wikipedia] where Madonna received it. The other is a Chinese tradition which relates to soulmates.
A reply on Conversation: Truths and Facts. Does Science prove anything?
A reply on Conversation: Does creationism indicate bad education? (If so how can we fix this, and should it be taught?) Does Creationism have any credibility to it?
What does that mean to you? What, in your understanding, makes scriptures 'holy'?
A reply on Conversation: Does creationism indicate bad education? (If so how can we fix this, and should it be taught?) Does Creationism have any credibility to it?
There is no disputing the truth.
***
As to Kabbala [...] What is the string suppose to symbolyze?
It's a symbol of protection, much as religious people will wear the Star of David, the Crucifix, the Om, the Hamsa (hand of God), or 'evil eye' et cetera to show their particular form of faith. Kabbalah isn't a religion, per se; it's a fundamental blueprint for life.
Understanding Kabbalistic principles is key to comprehension of holy doctrine.
***
"From speaking to [...] or anything spiritual in the slightest."
Perhaps they're Madonna fans. She popularized the wearing of the red string bracelet back in the 1990's.
I've spoken with many self-proclaimed Christian individuals who can cite the Bible chapter and verse but do not know the first thing about its exegesis. All this means to me is that everyone is on their own path.
***
"And, if I may [...] of your own free choosing?
My appreciation of the Kabbalah came to me as a young adult.
"When the student is ready, the teacher will appear."~Buddhist proverb
***
*As a side note Chris, I see the science within the scriptures...."
Interesting! Can you give me an example of the science you see?
"... but the scriptures were not meant to be a 'Science Book'."
According to whom?
"... I would think that you would agree that it is much more than that, right?"
Indeed, it is more than science, but science is a verifiably important aspect of it; without it, by what measure could we now 'prove' the truths as such?
In recent postings I've been using the example of the Ark of the Covenant, on its scientific level, explaining in perfect detail, the cranial structure and how 'modern' science proves it via Gray's Anatomy, a well-established scientific journal of the human anatomy.
Illustrating that 'modern' science is proving sacred science to be true.
A reply on Conversation: Does creationism indicate bad education? (If so how can we fix this, and should it be taught?) Does Creationism have any credibility to it?
Indeed, this is untrue.
If you would learn the scriptures beyond the fundamental story level you would see the science revealed not only the why but the how as well.
A reply on Conversation: Truths and Facts. Does Science prove anything?
So "nature" has "intention", therefore, mind, will and subsequently - purpsoe.
Agreed.