Where are we going?

[17th Angel]

Interesting question... Where, are... WE... Going?

I think I would suggest a more fitting question... Are we there yet?

[InLove]

Just think about it, S. I could be on the inside cutting edge of religious fashion. Not to mention the paid government holidays.

InPeace,
InLove

P.S. (I remembered how to do the multi-quote thingie. I'll post it on that other board if someone hasn't already.)

[Ciel]

Originally Posted by wil

Namaste Ciel,

I agree their was a divine encounter that initiated the writings. But these thoughts and writings were limited by not only the knowledge and expereince of the writer/orator in that era, but also the reader/listener, if the vision wasn't acceptable it wouldn't be passed on. I think they not only did their utmost best to convey the thought, but also their was some divine guidance to plant information in the words to be gleaned out later.

A cell phone, television, or helicopter does not at all compare to the wonders of G-d...but say someone 2-3000 years ago encountered one....what would they write, what would they say, what would people believe of what this 'prophet' told them? So if inventions like this are unbelievable enough...and would get distorted, misconstrued, misunderstood, and their language and knowledge would not suffice to explain....what makes us think they'd do any better with all the knowledge that the almighty imparted on them?

Hi wil,

Yes, all things move on, and this the reason why we need to be open to receive. Intelligence on earth now is not the same as it was 2000 years or more ago, new lines of the very fabric of thought weave through the universe........ on the surface it presents it's self in the constant redesign of commodities, imagine what's realy happening inside hearts and minds. It's as though we need new language offering space to percieve into new expression.

As 17th Angel said," Are we there yet?"
Well you know if you're there if you're here and present right now.

- c -

[Seeker_of_truth]

The Baha'i Faith is the second most-wide spread religion in the world, not sure about fast-growing but you (OP) should at it to the list

[Ciel]

Originally Posted by 17th Angel

Interesting question... Where, are... WE... Going?

I think I would suggest a more fitting question... Are we there yet?

17th........ you got it.....

- c -

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by Ciel

17th........ you got it.....

- c -

You know it babeh! *Offers Ciel a confident nod.*

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by Seeker_of_truth

The Baha'i Faith is the second most-wide spread religion in the world, not sure about fast-growing but you (OP) should at it to the list

Hi,

well, it's not my list to go messing with I'm afraid!

s.

[Snoopy]

Wicca projected to be 3rd largest religion in US by 2012!

There's something you don't hear about every day....


s.

Christians and Pagans Agree, Wicca Emerging as America's Third Religion

[wil]

I see world wide Bahai rank somewhere between 9th and 13th in volume of participants...depending on the report.

As to the Wiccan increases...and 3rd largest by 2012...I'd like to say I've got some swamp land in Florida..but truth is I wish I would have purchased some back then...it is worth a fortune...and they did sell someone London Bridge...so never say never...

Despite that, we are talking 6 short years away and my money will ride on the 'it'll never happen boat. Now I'm not saying never happen, just not 3rd by 2006. Yes, they are rising strong and will continue to do so as there are many souls that don't go conventional but are looking for something to hang their hat on. But there are only so many of those, and the doubling every 18 months won't continue...there does exist a curve to these sort of things. Also there are already internal rifts and issues which will soon lead to splinter groups and attrition rates having to be included over the next 6 years as well....

I think currently Wicca is one of the quite likely places to end up for many of those that revolt against their upbringing.