Technically we even have to be careful with the Bible, which has been re-written over and over, in NUMEROUS (inaccurate) translations, even with many things intentionally left out. Light isn't just God, but also refers to LUCIFER- the light bringer. "Let there be light"? And it the world that was given to satan to rule? I have been praying for more clarity and understanding of the Bible, but I am feeling more and more that it was meant to deceive us and divide us than anything. And I am NOT talking about the Heavenly Father and Jesus; the Bible is a man-made creation, just as are the churches.
If you want a better understanding of the foundational myth behind the vast majority of religions (and thus potentially understand the relations between them and the war against them better), you should consider reading Manly P. Hall's the Secret Teachings of All Ages. It systematically goes through the religions and shows how behind them all was always an attempt to make humans realize the eternal power for good within each person, and that though they are all bound to die, they can participate in the great plan of good for the entire universe that is shared by all of us. This is what being "born again" is about, and was the foundation of all mystery religions that kept society together and functional. Dying to your ego so you can work for the betterment of ALL instead of yourself.
Might not want to pay attention to all the masonic symbolism in the Q posts then.
Darkness to Light (the very foundational idea of freemasonry) 11.3 11/11 posts
much, much more
Technically we even have to be careful with the Bible, which has been re-written over and over, in NUMEROUS (inaccurate) translations, even with many things intentionally left out. Light isn't just God, but also refers to LUCIFER- the light bringer. "Let there be light"? And it the world that was given to satan to rule? I have been praying for more clarity and understanding of the Bible, but I am feeling more and more that it was meant to deceive us and divide us than anything. And I am NOT talking about the Heavenly Father and Jesus; the Bible is a man-made creation, just as are the churches.
If you want a better understanding of the foundational myth behind the vast majority of religions (and thus potentially understand the relations between them and the war against them better), you should consider reading Manly P. Hall's the Secret Teachings of All Ages. It systematically goes through the religions and shows how behind them all was always an attempt to make humans realize the eternal power for good within each person, and that though they are all bound to die, they can participate in the great plan of good for the entire universe that is shared by all of us. This is what being "born again" is about, and was the foundation of all mystery religions that kept society together and functional. Dying to your ego so you can work for the betterment of ALL instead of yourself.