Month, Day: 166, Knowledge, Questions (Independence)
Again, the musings related to audacity are from the view of an autodidact who relishes the independence allowed by Questions.
HW #II-64: O OPPRESSORS ON EARTH! Withdraw your hands from tyranny, for I have pledged Myself not to forgive any man’s injustice. This is My covenant which I have irrevocably decreed in the preserved tablet and sealed with My seal.
There is a lot of injustice in the world. Some people seem more unjust than others. Of course, those who have more power have a broader influence and, hence, can have acts that seem to be more reprehensible than are the acts of those who have less power.
However, we are not to judge, in a sense, except for ourselves. As, we are to bring ourselves to account each day (HW #I-31), in very many ways.
Injustice can range from being non-green, to overworking man or animal, to raking in the dough with huge bonuses for work that does not warrant such (what work does?), to criminal abuse, to much more. From an Operational sense, one can see worries, about being unjust, culminating in non-action and paralysis.
Ah, around the corner is the Motivational which will come to the rescue by helping to constrain overly abundant worry and by assisting to motivate query where needed. That is, without Questions, how can we know anything?
And, science does (ought to) play in these fields (one might even expect that, topsy-turvy, these will be considered as the proper foci) as well as in those commonly attributed to the discipline, ala material and biological sciences.
Remarks:
12/06/2009 -- The Motivational implies goals and actions. Being just.
Modified: 12/06/2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Wide path?
Month, Day: 166, Knowledge, Might (Beauty)
Month, Day: 166, Knowledge, Knowledge (Grace)
HW #II-17: O COMRADES! The gates that open on the Placeless stand wide and the habitation of the loved one is adorned with the lovers’ blood, yet all but a few remain bereft of this celestial city, and even of these few, none but the smallest handful hath been found with a pure heart and sanctified spirit.
There are several things to know. That there is a path; that the gates are wide open. That the path has always been (SAY: As for me, my Lord hath guided me into a straight path; a true religion, the creed of Abraham, the sound in faith; for he was not of those who join gods with God.)
But, questions abound, to boot. How wide is the path leading there? By what measure?
The way of science would match questions with what we know or can know ala the SAQ which suggests a new type of dialectic, perhaps.
Remarks:
10/27/2009 -- In Creation, a straight path is best exemplified by a ray of light, yet we know from relativity that light can bend. An allegorical reference about this would allow discussion of what is allowed. That is, characteristics, such as angle, would be apropos. That we have Abraham as the landmark for science can bring to fore many repressed ideas.
Modified: 10/27/2009
Month, Day: 166, Knowledge, Knowledge (Grace)
HW #II-17: O COMRADES! The gates that open on the Placeless stand wide and the habitation of the loved one is adorned with the lovers’ blood, yet all but a few remain bereft of this celestial city, and even of these few, none but the smallest handful hath been found with a pure heart and sanctified spirit.
There are several things to know. That there is a path; that the gates are wide open. That the path has always been (SAY: As for me, my Lord hath guided me into a straight path; a true religion, the creed of Abraham, the sound in faith; for he was not of those who join gods with God.)
But, questions abound, to boot. How wide is the path leading there? By what measure?
The way of science would match questions with what we know or can know ala the SAQ which suggests a new type of dialectic, perhaps.
Remarks:
10/27/2009 -- In Creation, a straight path is best exemplified by a ray of light, yet we know from relativity that light can bend. An allegorical reference about this would allow discussion of what is allowed. That is, characteristics, such as angle, would be apropos. That we have Abraham as the landmark for science can bring to fore many repressed ideas.
Modified: 10/27/2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Light and Names
Month, Day: 166, Knowledge, Light (Grace)
Two of the four great festivals relate to births. That is, today (10/20) and next month (11/12).
These are, respectively, Light of Knowledge and Names of Power.
Now, in terms of the Attribute groups, we can consider a few things. For the first, we have a Teleological of an Operational. Then, we have an Operational of a Motivational.
Interesting juxtaposition, there. However, the emphasis on Operational seems to point to the importance of science to ourselves, far beyond what might be the current general opinion.
Science, from Abraham on.
SAQ #37: If the attributes are not identical with the Essence, there must also be a multiplicity of preexistences, and differences between the attributes and the Essence must also exist; and as Preexistence is necessary, therefore, the sequence of preexistences would become infinite. This is an evident error.
Remarks:
10/17/2012 -- There is a lot to reflect on, about the trip, especially the western loop.
Modified: 10/17/2012
Two of the four great festivals relate to births. That is, today (10/20) and next month (11/12).
These are, respectively, Light of Knowledge and Names of Power.
Now, in terms of the Attribute groups, we can consider a few things. For the first, we have a Teleological of an Operational. Then, we have an Operational of a Motivational.
Interesting juxtaposition, there. However, the emphasis on Operational seems to point to the importance of science to ourselves, far beyond what might be the current general opinion.
Science, from Abraham on.
SAQ #37: If the attributes are not identical with the Essence, there must also be a multiplicity of preexistences, and differences between the attributes and the Essence must also exist; and as Preexistence is necessary, therefore, the sequence of preexistences would become infinite. This is an evident error.
Remarks:
10/17/2012 -- There is a lot to reflect on, about the trip, especially the western loop.
Modified: 10/17/2012
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Challenges
Month, Day: 166, Knowledge, Beauty (Beauty)
Month, Day: 166, Knowledge, Grandeur (Perfection)
As said before, we were given science with Abraham. Now, through time, the evolution of ideas has followed interesting paths, one controversy being, of course, those things that may have a Teleological flavor.
Aqdas #178: By God, this is the arena of insight and detachment, of vision and upliftment, where none may spur on their chargers save the valiant horsemen of the Merciful, who have severed all attachment to the world of being.
The following theme is similar to the two ways of knowing, with and without effort. The constructive ways of science emphasizes the second, though it cannot do without the first (one point of debate).
SAQ #61: For the spirit travels in two different ways: without means, which is spiritual traveling; and with means, which is material traveling: as birds which fly, and those which are carried.
Remarks:
10/17/2012 -- There is a lot to reflect on, about the trip, especially the western loop.
07/25/2011 -- The choice: 'Tis or 'Tisn't.
05/17/2011 -- Stephen gets press.
05/09/2011 -- We need a constructive re-look.
Modified: 10/17/2012
Month, Day: 166, Knowledge, Grandeur (Perfection)
As said before, we were given science with Abraham. Now, through time, the evolution of ideas has followed interesting paths, one controversy being, of course, those things that may have a Teleological flavor.
Aqdas #178: By God, this is the arena of insight and detachment, of vision and upliftment, where none may spur on their chargers save the valiant horsemen of the Merciful, who have severed all attachment to the world of being.
The following theme is similar to the two ways of knowing, with and without effort. The constructive ways of science emphasizes the second, though it cannot do without the first (one point of debate).
SAQ #61: For the spirit travels in two different ways: without means, which is spiritual traveling; and with means, which is material traveling: as birds which fly, and those which are carried.
Remarks:
10/17/2012 -- There is a lot to reflect on, about the trip, especially the western loop.
07/25/2011 -- The choice: 'Tis or 'Tisn't.
05/17/2011 -- Stephen gets press.
05/09/2011 -- We need a constructive re-look.
Modified: 10/17/2012
Friday, October 16, 2009
Knowledge, at last
Month, Day: 166, Knowledge, Splendour (Independence)
We've been waiting for this month since 3/21. It has taken its time getting here. We are now 3/4ths the way through the Operational.
Some of the themes to discuss will deal with things like mode and method. Too, the timeless aspects are be touched upon, though they are really beyond understanding.
But, for a brief recap first, let's look, again, at the twin duties: know and obey. SAQ (#84) discusses the need for the second: If, by the help of science and knowledge, we wished to introduce these morals and customs, truly it would take a thousand years, and then they would not be spread throughout the masses.
We ought to be thinking of the Motivational, too.
In a sense, science has a non-short history, however we all can see that there has been a massive acceleration the past century. In fact, the past few years have been mind-boggling in the things that unfolded.
Yet, science, in the proper view, has a long history and has been here since Abraham (Knowledge: “And thus did we show Abraham the Kingdom of the Heavens and of the Earth, that He might be established in knowledge.”). For what end is the knowing of Creation?
Well, in the past, the Manifestations were here, left evidence, but then faded through time, except in the hearts of the believers. Let me say, apparently faded, as Those are Life if we only knew. The cardinality of that Set, meaning having had appearance here, is not small.
Now, like miracles, anything at a distance, whether in space or time, cannot be a strongly held as those local, and now. This is a common characteristic of man. Yet, even that is not entirely true, to wit, just look at problems of underdetermination and the related.
So, except, for those things based upon universals (physics, etc.) and the computational (will more fully explain this), most things have no support beyond those who are there to perceive them (ah, not Berkeley, again) and those who may observe remotely (think TV and other media of this type). One can argue that these two are different. The former rests heavily in the independent viewpoint that trusts perception; the latter is problematic from various angles but has been shown to be an effective means for information distribution.
But, there is another way. Just as we have the Writings, the Administration, and more, we'll be putting together a collective BASIS for certitude which will a growing framework to support both further science and other knowing. This suggests that science will continue to be two-fold, with that supposedly hard aspect continuing in its blind ways. The other side of science will admit the less hard, but strong.
Notice above, that there was mentioned physics and the computational. The computer will be the bridge and play a couple of roles. It will continue to be a fine instrument for mathematical, and related, types of processing. Additionally, it'll support that which is needed to more fully understand man's inherent being, or the potential thereof.
That last role's existence is only barely beginning to emerge. We'll be looking at it more closely as we go along here.
Remarks:
10/18/2009 -- Thomas continued the scientific attitude. There are challenges that audacity must overcome.
Modified: 10/18/2009
We've been waiting for this month since 3/21. It has taken its time getting here. We are now 3/4ths the way through the Operational.
Some of the themes to discuss will deal with things like mode and method. Too, the timeless aspects are be touched upon, though they are really beyond understanding.
But, for a brief recap first, let's look, again, at the twin duties: know and obey. SAQ (#84) discusses the need for the second: If, by the help of science and knowledge, we wished to introduce these morals and customs, truly it would take a thousand years, and then they would not be spread throughout the masses.
We ought to be thinking of the Motivational, too.
In a sense, science has a non-short history, however we all can see that there has been a massive acceleration the past century. In fact, the past few years have been mind-boggling in the things that unfolded.
Yet, science, in the proper view, has a long history and has been here since Abraham (Knowledge: “And thus did we show Abraham the Kingdom of the Heavens and of the Earth, that He might be established in knowledge.”). For what end is the knowing of Creation?
Well, in the past, the Manifestations were here, left evidence, but then faded through time, except in the hearts of the believers. Let me say, apparently faded, as Those are Life if we only knew. The cardinality of that Set, meaning having had appearance here, is not small.
Now, like miracles, anything at a distance, whether in space or time, cannot be a strongly held as those local, and now. This is a common characteristic of man. Yet, even that is not entirely true, to wit, just look at problems of underdetermination and the related.
So, except, for those things based upon universals (physics, etc.) and the computational (will more fully explain this), most things have no support beyond those who are there to perceive them (ah, not Berkeley, again) and those who may observe remotely (think TV and other media of this type). One can argue that these two are different. The former rests heavily in the independent viewpoint that trusts perception; the latter is problematic from various angles but has been shown to be an effective means for information distribution.
But, there is another way. Just as we have the Writings, the Administration, and more, we'll be putting together a collective BASIS for certitude which will a growing framework to support both further science and other knowing. This suggests that science will continue to be two-fold, with that supposedly hard aspect continuing in its blind ways. The other side of science will admit the less hard, but strong.
Notice above, that there was mentioned physics and the computational. The computer will be the bridge and play a couple of roles. It will continue to be a fine instrument for mathematical, and related, types of processing. Additionally, it'll support that which is needed to more fully understand man's inherent being, or the potential thereof.
That last role's existence is only barely beginning to emerge. We'll be looking at it more closely as we go along here.
Remarks:
10/18/2009 -- Thomas continued the scientific attitude. There are challenges that audacity must overcome.
Modified: 10/18/2009
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