Law of One and Fundamentalism

[Ming the Merciful]

There's a lot of nuance and semantics with this subject, but I think what it boils down to is control. We all have our own beliefs which all have fundamental points, and we all want to share the joy these beliefs bring us. I think this is inherent in human nature and it's the nature of light to shine and love to give of itself. We should all be advocates of the highest good that we see, but we shouldn't need others to respond to our light in a certain way, be attached to the outcome, try to control or manipulate others towards our "light", judge or criticize others for their light, or get upset because things and people don't go our way. All we can do is offer our information/inspiration when appropriate in as loving a manner as possible, stimulating free-will by presenting a choice of alternatives.

Brandon, what you are saying in essence, is "Zen". In the absolute state of Zen, it is "Neutrality in All Things". Or, in the basic Buddhist Philosophy, the "Middle Way" or "Middle Path". Accept everything, and deny everything, and do not become attached to it. The moment that we accept a specific precept, we have, (already), become, (unknowingly), attached to it. How do we overcome the attachment? Remaining neutral and without opinion or judgement. It is, (therefore), it is. The natural "State of Being". The "Absolute" State of Spirituality only exists within itself. Any opinion or judgement instantly breaks the neutrality.

Even the "Law of One", although it has a deep philosophical discourse and filled with Spiritual dogma and concepts has to remain as the "Observer" and not the "Participant". I have found from experience, and participating in various Religions, there are levels of hierarchy and protocols, that if they are crossed, then it is an abomination to the foundation, of the aforesaid Religion. The Religion, (or Philosophy), dictates specific protocols that must be accepted by the followers, or to deny them is the unforgiveable sin. I once belonged to an, (unnamed), Religion, and one of their laws was, you cannot drink alcohol. I wrote to the headquarters of the organization, and asked, by whose authority? Whether I drink alcohol is my decision. Not a dictate of a Religion. I choose my own destiny. The Law of One can only advise, not dictate. That applies to any Religion or Philosophy. I also resigned from that Religion. In reality, it was Islam through the backdoor. I was not Islamic enough. Not that I have anything against Islam, (per se).