Do you guys actually believe this stuff?

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As for the question if I would "dare cite these books in a university paper"; to write a university paper is not the intent for my learning. It's rather to grow as an individual and gain a deeper understanding of myself and my surroundings. Peace

Fair enough, I myself am just trying to ascertain truth so if a text purports to contain cosmic truth than I am going to analyze it honestly and with a moderate amount of effort rather than just accept as fact it if it potentially holds a substantial amount of falsity. I find many people have no problems adopting beliefs that flatter them or make them feel "good" and are less likely to bother with an honest evaluation. This text is guilty of offering these kind of ideas so I am forced to be more skeptical than usual, I apologize if this upsets you.

The actual study of this literature is a great background for studying the "work of the Greek poets and philosophers". Three philosophers in particular are actually highlighted in particular:

We're going to have to disagree on that one I'm afraid.

I most definitely agree with you that certain spiritual beliefs can in actual fact be quite damaging (disconnection from reality) and perhaps perpetuate fear. I guess the reason I believe is simply because the idea that all is well as the universe is made out of love, fills me with hope. I find the idea that we are all unconditionally loved and protected a most lovely one. Maybe I'm just weak, I don't know.

I doubt that you are "weak" a weak person wouldn't believe in love.