A Matter of Perspective (in response to “The Great Divide” post)

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A Matter of Perspective (in response to “The Great Divide” post)

February 2, 2012 by reflectionsinapuddle

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In response to a blog post by Warrioress

Dear Warrioress, I enjoyed reading your recent post The Great Divide very much. I agree that focusing on what unites us, rather than what divides us, is what we all need to practice. Over the years, I studied and practiced many different spiritual teachings; I studied the Bible and preached with Baptist missionaries; I prayed in Russian Orthodox churches, where during service women stand on the left side and men on the right, and they are not allowed to cross the line between them (speaking of divides); I studied the Sutras and chanted with Buddhists; I learned some Hindu mantras; I studied works of the mystics Osho and Gurdjieff… Although I do not align myself with any organized religion, I am a believer. I believe in Love, Compassion, and our Lord Jesus Christ, even though I don’t remember when was the last time I read from the Bible. I also practice mindfulness and compassion; a painting of the Buddha that I can view from my desk is a constant reminder of these virtues, as well as the noble truths of impermanence and emptiness. It is also a reminder that Nirvana and Samsara are a matter of perspective; and although there is suffering, I believe we live in a wonderful world, and it’s not broken — never was, never will be. What needs fixing is our individual and collective models of reality that we assemble and re-assemble in our minds every moment of our lives. The only thing that divides us is ignorance. In my mind, there is really no “great divide.” In a sense, we are all within God and we are all one, no matter what our faith and beliefs. And as long as there is Love in our hearts, we are saved.

The Great Divide (lifeofafemalebiblewarrior.wordpress.com)

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3 Responses

on February 5, 2012 at 12:25 am | Reply the warrioress

I’m in favor of the spirit of your post, Puddle, but can’t go against what I believe and agree with your last sentence, though I understand your intent and it is a well meant, beautiful point of view.

I think it’s well clarified in whom our salvation lies and the bible makes it very specific and narrows it down; the bible states that we must believe in Jesus Christ in order to be saved. I know this is the ultimate in my life and the lives of many and His salvation is awesome.

Thanks for sharing your pov on my blog and creating your own to link to it and I hope we’ll continue to find other common ground we share in the future. (hugs)

Adrienne
- on February 5, 2012 at 6:00 pm | Reply reflectionsinapuddle
  
  Thanks, Adrienne. I understand and respect your faith and wish things were less complicated. (hugs in return)
  
  Natalie
on February 5, 2012 at 9:26 pm | Reply The Great Divide « Life & Love

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