tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141886981250185175.post4036662177431719884..comments2024-03-28T21:13:56.031-05:00Comments on The OBE Outlook On Life: Arguing with Fundamentalist ChristiansBob Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01201868518650641260noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141886981250185175.post-55121138005675282052022-04-22T13:36:18.440-05:002022-04-22T13:36:18.440-05:00It's not only fundamentalists that tick me off...It's not only fundamentalists that tick me off. It's any fanatical religion or cult followers. The Jehovah's Witnesses in particular (and various Jesus freaks) used to knock on my door (to my home), uninvited. Usually I said I'm not interested and don't come here again while I quickly shut the door before they had a chance to argue. However, long ago one of 2 J.Ws. (they travel in pairs) put his foot in my doorway so I couldn't shut the door. I was a Forestry student at the time, and I always kept my axe & helmet by the door, so I grabbed the axe, removed the sheath, and held the axe up high over his foot; and while staring him in the eyes I told him to remove his foot from my door or I would. He briefly hesitated and then withdrew his foot when he saw that I was serious. Nobody has a right to put their foot in someone's doorway, and when the lone resident is a young female (20s) they had better consider how she might feel threatened by 2 uninvited men at her door and one with his foot placed aggressively in her doorway, and that she has a legal right to defend herself...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141886981250185175.post-12652512307881706492019-12-09T19:28:26.397-06:002019-12-09T19:28:26.397-06:00Most people who claim to know how to interpret scr...Most people who claim to know how to interpret scripture make me wonder if they have ever read their own holy book. They decry anything that does not fit into their views as being "of the devil", and have such blind loyalty to their own views that presenting anything different is just a waste of time. Jesus preached a gospel of inclusion, and was clear about reserving judgement for your self, not others. There are hundreds of different belief systems that all call themselves Christians. Most all of them claim to be the "one true way", and all want to be exclusive brokers of salvation; The bible is clear that this is not for men to grant, broker or control. "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." It doesn't say, "Follow the guy who says he knows everything about it" The Christian Bible is full of contradictions and translation errors, and much of it is written by men trying to control others. True Christianity is pretty easy to understand, and best taught through example, not lecture. No man can legitimately claim to know more than any other. Beware those who quote chapter and verse, preach things like "prosperity consciousness", or claim to speak for God. Look at what they do before you listen to what they say. bfdlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168546237508646507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141886981250185175.post-88676080284225865072019-01-23T09:26:24.502-06:002019-01-23T09:26:24.502-06:00This is simply untrue. This is simply untrue. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05902060958041549805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141886981250185175.post-15591620516466997932019-01-23T09:23:26.440-06:002019-01-23T09:23:26.440-06:00Christ stated “The Kingdom of Heaven is within you...Christ stated “The Kingdom of Heaven is within you” and “Seek ye first His Kingdom and his righteousness.” Once you become proficient at “seeking within” you will discover the multidemensional nature of our existence. Christ also said “fear not” which in my opinion is the biggest issue facing humanity. Most Christian sects use fear to gain more cash paying converts. Christianity is big business which has zero to do with the teachings of Christ. The truth is within us not outside of us. Which would really come in handy if you were deserted on a island all alone without a priest to explain who God is to you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05902060958041549805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141886981250185175.post-1476147009818659062018-12-12T06:25:06.557-06:002018-12-12T06:25:06.557-06:00Someone PMed me, who used to follow my work, and t...Someone PMed me, who used to follow my work, and told me that they found Jesus and no longer OBE. This is the only person I came across that went from OBEs to Jesus. These individuals are anomalies in the world of OBEs for sure. They linked me a book, stating that I should keep an open mind and read it to see their POV. I did, as I want to keep an open mind. Of course, the first few chapters were solely based on old and new testament quotes and flamed mysticism with no valid points. So I closed the PDF and deleted it from my computer forever.<br /><br />I liked all parts of this article except for part where you recommended reading the entire Bible. Only content authors that research heavily should really take there time to read something so deluded.Brian Slartsanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17887151621950139912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141886981250185175.post-29864978753367077692018-12-12T00:57:13.967-06:002018-12-12T00:57:13.967-06:00I actually find it hard to believe that someone wh...I actually find it hard to believe that someone who can consciously project for years would later reject them. OBEs are joyous and uplifting!<br />It goes to show that everyone perceives reality differently, often like a mirror.<br />BTW, the earth is likely concave, so if anyone sees a ball or flat earth during an OBE, then they are simply manifesting/protecting their own bias.optobloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15384205898066254888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141886981250185175.post-27602789662811206402018-12-11T12:27:23.365-06:002018-12-11T12:27:23.365-06:00I love your labels _ I am a Hman Being from Earth ...I love your labels _ I am a Hman Being from Earth and I love my Creator and there is not two ways about it. and Jesus is an extraordinary man to say the least - Thank him for the holidays you are about to receive.Dj Busterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14868513190324853099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141886981250185175.post-82596595090594396512018-12-11T12:25:09.912-06:002018-12-11T12:25:09.912-06:00what? I bet this is Vince's fake account...what? I bet this is Vince's fake account...Dj Busterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14868513190324853099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141886981250185175.post-38592166104815508992018-12-11T12:24:28.935-06:002018-12-11T12:24:28.935-06:00RubbishRubbishDj Busterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14868513190324853099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141886981250185175.post-2372739879712329432018-12-11T11:30:01.829-06:002018-12-11T11:30:01.829-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dj Busterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14868513190324853099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141886981250185175.post-22015392396060068082018-12-11T09:05:57.900-06:002018-12-11T09:05:57.900-06:00I consider myself a fundamentalist Theravada Buddh...I consider myself a fundamentalist Theravada Buddhist. Most Buddhist monks I have asked also say OBEs are dangerous and to be avoided. So not only our christian friends have this view.Luke Avedonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731593108178323270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141886981250185175.post-63628178055608593592018-12-11T08:12:09.289-06:002018-12-11T08:12:09.289-06:00You are echoing (in a way) what is happening to me...<br /><br />You are echoing (in a way) what is happening to me also.<br /><br />Its me Gilbert :)<br /><br />This just took my breath away (in a good way) <br /><br />That's why you are on top ;) Dj Busterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14868513190324853099noreply@blogger.com