06-08-2009, 04:39 PM
I think as I developed, I kept looking for the clearer paths to the One. I was raised as a Catholic, but became agnostic by my mid-teens and stopped attending Mass. For a time in college, I was a Religious Studies major but did not find the search within established religions to be very satisfying. At this time, I also was receiving my own "varieties of religious experience" (as James put it so well), which led me to be opened into Subud. Although one is encouraged in Subud to follow a religions, as a kind of anchor for the heart, the movement itself is based upon surrender to God and receiving individually of the life force. A few years after this, while living in Morocco, I awakened one morning sitting up in bed with my arms raised to the heavens and bathed in light: I knew at that moment that it was right for me to embrace Islam -- which I did.
I should note thaat many Euro-American converts to Islam feel they must adopt the various cultural accouterments that have adhered to the faith over the centuries, but I always felt I had a culture of my own, so just tried to follow the "five pillars."
After 40 years as a muslim and 42 years in Subud, I decided to put both aside. After making these decisions, I came upon the Ra materials and The Wanderer's Handbook. It has been an interesting journey.
(01-03-2009, 08:23 PM)Bring4th_Monica Wrote: This session really delves into the essence of the world's major religions, and why some people are attracted to a certain religion, while others might be attracted to another...and how the Law of One compares and contrasts with the various religions.
I don't see the Law of One as a religion at all, though it is a philosophy which I have chosen as the foundation for my own personal spiritual path.
Recently, a friend (who happens to belong to a Christian) asked me how both could be valid paths...I replied that I think of the various religions as being branches on a tree...but the Law of One being the tree...reaching deep into the Earth and high into the Heavens, in pursuit of Truth.
I am interested in discussing how others integrate the Law of One teachings with their other spiritual practices...do you adhere to a religion? Did you experience conflicts with your religion, or were you able to integrate the LOO teachings seamlessly...perhaps adding fullness of understanding to your chosen spiritual path? Or are the LOO teachings the foundation of your spiritual path?
http://www.llresearch.org/transcripts/is..._1110.aspx
Please see also 2007.11.10. which is related.