What Christian dualism really is is a parasitic infection. In order for it to work one person has to be a total fundy Christian whose mind is fully controlled by the church, who then has to go out and convert other people to the same way of thinking, thus making them into fundies whose minds are controlled by the church, and then they go and...see the pattern? It's a very scary method of parasitic mind worm transmission! =0
@astridkitty1212 yeah. the whole thing with christanity is that it has been fundamentally corrupted. we should be glad that reason cleared enough historical bullshit out so we can get back to the way thongs should be. before the invasion.
I disagree with about 33% of his idea about dualism being "bad" in the sense that it is rooted in Christian influence. Dualism explains a portion of the mechanics of magic, and many things exist in that way...the Tao being a prime example. It's not closed minded to believe in dualism to a degree, but they certainly don't clash. They compliment and balance one another. That helps a lot in exploration.
@SketchyTree I think people need to make a distinction between the kind of dualism where you have to two polar/complementary forces and the kind where you have two opposing/contrary forces. Or maybe a better way of distinguishing them.
In Chinese philosophy, everything contain a measure of each with with yin/yang being in/appropriate in different contexts and a spectrum can be made with varying degrees of intergration. The latter would deny the spectrum and demonise the Other. What d'you think?
@alosel2 I think that they are two different spectrums in terms of literal translation; I don't think that dealing with opposing/contrary forces would accept one over the other, because to do so is a matter of interpretation. But in terms of them being two different spectrums, it's about the relationship between the forces, each are literal in and of themselves, but their relationships can be symbolically interchanged to relate to a 'bigger picture.'
well said. i agree.
saintben2008 1 month ago
His explanation of dualism describes, almost precisely, a "Fundamental Druid" that I
attempted to have a discussion with. He wanted everything in black and white terms, and
he was not willing to accept any answer to a question about life unless it was a solid,
unshakeable, and completely bias answer.
irkofan 2 months ago
christianity is so invasive. i spent years trying to stop missionary retards from converting innocent people.
whiteanimous 3 months ago
What Christian dualism really is is a parasitic infection. In order for it to work one person has to be a total fundy Christian whose mind is fully controlled by the church, who then has to go out and convert other people to the same way of thinking, thus making them into fundies whose minds are controlled by the church, and then they go and...see the pattern? It's a very scary method of parasitic mind worm transmission! =0
astridkitty1212 5 months ago
@astridkitty1212 yeah. the whole thing with christanity is that it has been fundamentally corrupted. we should be glad that reason cleared enough historical bullshit out so we can get back to the way thongs should be. before the invasion.
whiteanimous 3 months ago
Really loved his explanations of dualism.
Silvershadow1956 5 months ago
Nice!
Didgjedi13 9 months ago
I disagree with about 33% of his idea about dualism being "bad" in the sense that it is rooted in Christian influence. Dualism explains a portion of the mechanics of magic, and many things exist in that way...the Tao being a prime example. It's not closed minded to believe in dualism to a degree, but they certainly don't clash. They compliment and balance one another. That helps a lot in exploration.
SketchyTree 1 year ago
@SketchyTree I think people need to make a distinction between the kind of dualism where you have to two polar/complementary forces and the kind where you have two opposing/contrary forces. Or maybe a better way of distinguishing them.
In Chinese philosophy, everything contain a measure of each with with yin/yang being in/appropriate in different contexts and a spectrum can be made with varying degrees of intergration. The latter would deny the spectrum and demonise the Other. What d'you think?
alosel2 1 week ago
@alosel2 I think that they are two different spectrums in terms of literal translation; I don't think that dealing with opposing/contrary forces would accept one over the other, because to do so is a matter of interpretation. But in terms of them being two different spectrums, it's about the relationship between the forces, each are literal in and of themselves, but their relationships can be symbolically interchanged to relate to a 'bigger picture.'
SketchyTree 1 week ago
He was a very good friend of mine..I miss that goofball! Heather..thanks soo much for posting this!
bridscloset 1 year ago
I'm glad this video is out there for people who may not understand pagans or paganism. I love this.
trka99 1 year ago
nice!
nkordus 1 year ago
one of the most lovely people on the earth. :) just geniously lovely. LOVE LOVE LOVE HIM. so sad I never met him in the flesh.
scottksmith 1 year ago
one of the most lovely people on the earth. :)
scottksmith 1 year ago
As long as there is memory and story no one ever really dies. He will be immortal in his works and legacy.
grimmorrigan 1 year ago
What a great clip--it's Isaac in his prime. Thank you so much for sharing it.
PhaedraHPS 1 year ago
Good one...
TempleOfGaia 1 year ago