Mixing religious ideas

OllieMQue · Post by **OllieMQue** » 23 Mar 2019, 18:55

I'm Unitarian Universalist so I really enjoyed such a catchall book. But I can see where more strict followers of religion could be upset, as even I was upset with some aspects.

hannah_elf · Post by **hannah_elf** » 23 Mar 2019, 20:10

I found the authors way of mixing various belief systems intriguing. In doing that, however, a contradictory view was shown in which he describes us to have everything already within us, while most religions teach us that everything we need and know is god-given. Definitely enjoyed reading about the authors journey and experiences, which allow for each and every person to make up their own mind.

Dusamae · Post by **Dusamae** » 23 Mar 2019, 20:42

I agree with you. I love the mix of spiritual and religious ideas. I think we would be better as a people if we understood the religions of others and see that we all have pretty much the same thing. Do not kill and love one another.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 24 Mar 2019, 04:22

hannah_elf wrote: ↑23 Mar 2019, 20:10 I found the authors way of mixing various belief systems intriguing. In doing that, however, a contradictory view was shown in which he describes us to have everything already within us, while most religions teach us that everything we need and know is god-given. Definitely enjoyed reading about the authors journey and experiences, which allow for each and every person to make up their own mind.

This is true indeed. The process of unbecoming to become one's truest self may not be what it taught in various religions. The good thing is that the author explained it really well. I am still trying to understand where this originates from.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 24 Mar 2019, 04:24

OllieMQue wrote: ↑23 Mar 2019, 18:55 I'm Unitarian Universalist so I really enjoyed such a catchall book. But I can see where more strict followers of religion could be upset, as even I was upset with some aspects.

You can imagine if this is the direction that will be followed. For me, the issue came up when the author was not ready to investigate any further about the God he was told about then comes on to state that Isness was more than God. Who is the Jesus in this book then?

June0617 · Post by **June0617** » 24 Mar 2019, 04:28

I read somewhere, not too recently, that religion is a socially-acceptable psychoses. It's a war-starter, even. But i was impressed by how the author Richard Haight was brave enough to put his religious journey out there, notwithstanding the fact that a lot of people might criticize and not see where he's coming from. Not everyone believes in jesus and angels and trinity. He wrote something so close to his heart and true and probably painful and managed to turn it into something insightful and inspirational and educational all at the same time. Kudos to him.

Post by **Diana Lowery** » 24 Mar 2019, 07:07

I am just staring on part 3 of the book. I am impressed with his acceptance of other religions, but it seems like he is struggling to find the real truth, and just picking what he likes from each one until he gets there. Hopefully, he will get grounded in something by the end of the book.

Flowers123 · Post by **Flowers123** » 24 Mar 2019, 07:29

I think the author's idea of mixing various religious belief is great. I don't subscribe to any other kind of worship other than mine. But I think learning about other religion makes you more enlightened. It also helps to keep an open mind.

Raja28 · Post by **Raja28** » 24 Mar 2019, 09:22

Spirituality is something personal - there are as many ways as there are people in this world. And, none of the ways is better than the others; it all depends on the individual's level of maturity and inclinations. Hence, mixing of religious ideas is acceptable, even necessary, in the quest to find a path towards the ultimate truth.

janelwhite · Post by **janelwhite** » 24 Mar 2019, 20:00

cpru68 wrote: ↑02 Mar 2019, 01:58 I guess I enjoyed more of his conversations about the instability of the mind and the idea of vibration and frequency. So, I think each reader will find something in his book that resonates with them. I found the reincarnation part a little out there, but he did speak about not taking everything at face value. Just because someone says it’s the truth, doesn’t mean it is. So that’s what the book offers...various topics that appeal to some and not others. I think it’s a great way to examine one’s beliefs and think about why we adhere to them. This book does this perfectly.

I totally agree. I also disagreed with the reincarnation theory, but appreciated that the book was written so that each person could discover their own truth.

The_book_of_t · Post by **The_book_of_t** » 24 Mar 2019, 20:07

I think, intertwined spiritual and religious ideas adds inclusivity, yet, some may argue that their personal beliefs aren’t being respected.

flaming_quills · Post by **flaming_quills** » 25 Mar 2019, 04:29

Delaney35 wrote: ↑01 Mar 2019, 13:21 I do agree that in idea it makes it more accessible to more people. However, I think religiously devout people may have an issues with their beliefs being interwoven with others.

I definitely agree with this. Most people are very particular about their practices and the reasons and manner in which they are done so it might be abit risque to mix practices but it definitely speaks much of his open-mindedness and brings awareness and acceptance regarding other beliefs etc.

Sangeetha+Narayan · Post by **Sangeetha+Narayan** » 25 Mar 2019, 06:50

Chikari wrote: ↑01 Mar 2019, 12:35 I enjoyed that there are multiple spiritual and religious ideas referenced throughout Unbound Soul. What do you think about Haight mixing these practices together?

I think it makes his methods usable by more people. Having options is always good and he does a great job explaining why he uses each practice. For example, I really enjoyed his discussions regarding meditation and reincarnarion.

I agree! Personally, I believe in the concept of reincarnation too. I found that part very interesting. I also plan to use his meditation techniques, hard as they seem to be. Mixing of various ideas definitely kept the book interesting for me.

Janith Tharanga · Post by **Janith Tharanga** » 25 Mar 2019, 09:52

This is true indeed. The process of unbecoming to become one's truest self may not be what it taught in various religions. The good thing is that the author explained it really well. I am still trying to understand where this originates from.

_12345679 · Post by **_12345679** » 25 Mar 2019, 10:01

Richard L. Haight's book on unbound soul is of great value to oneself and interesting in a sense that it points out the traits on which one should grow up in spiritual development and mediation as well. It reminds me about when my parents mentored me through spiritual traits by encouraging me to go to church in bid to grow spiritually upright. However Haight needs to quote more verses in the Bible as regards spiritual development. Otherwise Haight's analogy on spiritual practices and mediation is generic and addresses all issues affecting human in the real world.
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