tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475296651918472095.post7564075923634876239..comments2023-10-20T06:38:23.261-07:00Comments on A Simple Explanation of Absolutely Everything: The Problem with Religioncydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289590700972732767noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475296651918472095.post-5203621446226454592010-02-14T08:13:31.241-08:002010-02-14T08:13:31.241-08:00Yes. I read something interesting in Iyengar's...Yes. I read something interesting in Iyengar's "Light on Life" this morning that relates. He explained the difference between attaining realization or Oneness with the Self UC vs. attaining Oneness with the God UC. One gives up attachments (memes) to be One with the Self UC, but one must go beyond individuality and give up identity with the the Self UC in order to merge with the God UC. That's an interesting way to put it. Although Paramahansa Yogananda says we never give up personal identity even when we merge with God.cydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289590700972732767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475296651918472095.post-22774762634627306212010-02-12T20:31:18.206-08:002010-02-12T20:31:18.206-08:00Cyd, Your application of the "Simple Explanat...Cyd, Your application of the "Simple Explanation" to the Problem With Religion is wonderfully articulated and right on the button! Your position is beautifully summarized in Verse 18 of the Tao te Ching. In one line, the problem with religion is summarized: Ritual is the husk of faith, the beginning of chaos. Indeed, we must shed our meme laden garments in order to return to the God (the Universal UC) within.Dr. Bill Puettnoreply@blogger.com