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Originally posted by anonymousman:
The reason it went this way is because I'm saying there's no reason for an alternative, since the one that's there is perfectly fine. It's like you're asking where the nearest bank is because you need change for a dollar, when there's a change machine right next to you. I'm just saying there's nothing wrong with the change machine.Theological discussions tend to get very sticky and tense, I know, and my only point was that by using the suggested strategy for going into the accelerated learning state does not go against your religion.
I also know, however, that theology is a very powerful subject to most people, and getting a person to change their mind using logic is impossible. That's half the point: you have faith despite what others say, no matter what.
The Bible talks about meditation. But the Bible's concept of meditation is not to blank out your mind but to consentrate on something. (Psalm 1:2; Joshua 1:8)
Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate (Hebrew is hagah meaning to ponder or contemplate) day and night.
1Timothy 4:15 Meditate (Greek is meletao, revolve in the mind, imagine)upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
It is your opinion that the methods described in this course do not go against this person's religion. But that is "your" opinion. And "your" logic may not be logical to a person who is trying to follow the teachings of the Bible. The Bible most certainly does speak out against being in a state of unawareness and there are numerous warnings about adopting pagan practices. (Deut. 18:10,11; 1 Peter 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8; 1 John 2:15,16)
1Peter 5:8 Be sober,(The Greek is nepho meaning to stay aware) be vigilant; (The Greek is gregoreuo meaning to stay alert, guard your mind) because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Therefore if you are not sober and vigilant the devil will have a chance to get at you. So if for him, the teachings of this course violate his beliefs then it is his right to be concerned. As for me, when the course arrives, I will make my own determination.
