No I haven't Said1 what is it about?
I did read Marly and me this summer, it is a short read but if you like dogs you must read this book. I laughed and cried, it was a wonderful book.
I have not read it, but I have talked to people that found it helpful in their own deconstructing the Christian mythology they were raised under.
Hi Said 1,
I've read the trilogy, as well as a few more of Neal Donald Walsh's books.... since I read them at a time in my life when I was actively questioning and redefining my concepts of faith, self, religion etc, they were very helpful in providing me with a new outlook. Opened my heart and mind to greater possibilities, provided me with the impetus to look at my own life, judgements, preconceived notions of right vs wrong etc. with new eyes. That said, I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts if you decide to read the trilogy. He continued to churn out many books after the initial three, none of which really seemed to be saying anything new. He has, since writing those books, gone on to become a bit of a 'guru' I suppose you could say, at least to some people... he now has an organization that offers retreats, workshops, study materials etc... at what I consider to be fairly steep prices... not necessarily in line with some of his writings, imo... at any rate, his books also resulted in a discussion forum for like-minded people - which has now split off from having any direct affiliation with Neal Donald Walsh - at his request - and I believe a new forum was established that focuses only on the message of the Conversations with God series. The old forum still exists, however, as it had become quite a community by the time Mr. Walsh disolved his connection with it. Anyway, hope to hear more from you as you read through the books! Enjoy !!
Why do we kill the holiest among us? We kill them or dishonor them, which is the same thing.Why?
Because they stand against every thought you have that would deny Me. And deny Me you must if you are to deny your Self.
Why would I want to deny You,or me?
Because you are afraid. And because My promises are too good to be true. Because you cannot accept the grandest Truth. And so you must reduce yourself to a spirituality which teaches fear and dependence and intolerance, rather than love and power and acceptance.
You are filled with fear-and your biggest fear is that My biggest promise might be life’s biggest lie. And so you create the biggest fantasy you can to defend yourself against this: You claim that any promise which gives you the power, and guarantees you the love, of God must be the false promise of the devil. God would never make such a promise, you tell yourself, only the devil would-to tempt you into denying God’s true identity as the fearsome, judgmental, jealous, vengeful, and punishing entity of
entities.
Even though this description better fits the definition of a devil (if there were one), you have assigned devilish characteristics to God in order to convince yourself not to accept the God-like promises of your Creator, or the God-like qualities of the Self. Such is the power of fear.
The Author, from what I can tell has not had a realtionship with God. Its nothing as he makes it to be in his book, Making it just a book with an interesting concept.
I have read it...
a big disappointment
Id Much rather read it for myself and gather my own Interpertations of the Bible, Instead of taking the word of someone who doesnt seem to have any Spirtual or Theolgical input.That's just it. As Zan said 'thinking outside the box', food for thought if you will. Have you read the book? I don't have much of a relationship with God either, but I always enjoy reading scripture as well as how others interpret the words and teachings of Jesus.
Id Much rather read it for myself and gather my own Interpertations of the Bible, Instead of taking the word of someone who doesnt seem to have any Spirtual or Theolgical input.
Not really, I usally read books where I can make my Own interpretations, I have found that its better to Interpret things for myself, because most people have thier own motives behind their Interpretations. Especailly when it is on Spirtuality.So you didn't read the book? No one said his word was the gospel either, just his take and an interesting one at that. I suppose you don't read anyone's interpretations of things, then?
Not really, I usally read books where I can make my Own interpretations, I have found that its better to Interpret things for myself, because most people have thier own motives behind their Interpretations. Especailly when it is on Spirtuality.
Spirtuality is something you must procive yourself, and I think that it is something also personal. I dont let preachers or authors tell me what to, or what I should think. I understand this book is just a book, but if its just a book, than whats the point of reading it? Imean if its not going to really give you any spirtual jump on things. Thats My Opinion, Iam into reading Factual books on Wars, Polotics, and Books writen about the Bible that give insight into things, But nopthing that has its own opinon or conflicts with mine. Why have an Opinion if you dont think its right?
Anyway Iam sure its a good book, but it doesnt seem like anything id like to read.
I understand this book is just a book, but if its just a book, than whats the point of reading it? Imean if its not going to really give you any spirtual jump on things.
Iam into reading Factual books on Wars, Polotics, and Books writen about the Bible that give insight into things
But nopthing that has its own opinon or conflicts with mine. Why have an Opinion if you dont think its right?
because most people have thier own motives behind their Interpretations. Especailly when it is on Spirtuality.
Not really, I usally read books where I can make my Own interpretations