Comments for Of Mind and Spirit http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog Expansion of the mind and soul Thu, 17 May 2012 15:29:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Jesus was a rich man, la de da de da … by Steve Benkin http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/jesus-was-a-rich-man/1844#comment-324 Steve Benkin Thu, 17 May 2012 15:29:10 +0000 http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/?p=1844#comment-324 Thank you for responding to my post. Actually, I have spent over 30 years studying and teaching the Bible. The problem with discussing it is that, quite frankly, it has multiple conflicting views of people and events. Yes, there are indications that Jesus was a poor carpenter. That is what has become the basis for the traditional image that we have today. You can also look at the Bible and come to a very different interpretation. That is true with almost any passage or any story. That's why so many schisms have been created over the last 2000 years. My point of the post is to show there is evidence - if one wants to look at - for a very different view of Jesus. Of course, we will never know 'the truth' about any of this. Jesus never wrote down one word. All we can do is read writings from people (many who were not even his disciples) that have been tampered with throughout time, and conflict with one another. Each New Testament writer had their own agenda for writing their stories about Jesus. Matthew had his. John had his. Paul certainly had his. Was Jesus a poor man? Could be. Was Jesus a rich man? All I am saying is.... Could be. And that is the image that I choose to believe and wrote the post for others to think about. I do not believe God wants us to be poor, nor do I believe that poverty is a virtue. I find those to be extremely harmful and limiting beliefs that I discarded years ago. I certainly understand most people (Christians and others) feel differently. I respect that. It is just not my view of how the Divine works. Peace.. Thank you for responding to my post.

Actually, I have spent over 30 years studying and teaching the Bible.

The problem with discussing it is that, quite frankly, it has multiple conflicting views of people and events. Yes, there are indications that Jesus was a poor carpenter. That is what has become the basis for the traditional image that we have today.

You can also look at the Bible and come to a very different interpretation. That is true with almost any passage or any story. That’s why so many schisms have been created over the last 2000 years.

My point of the post is to show there is evidence – if one wants to look at – for a very different view of Jesus.

Of course, we will never know ‘the truth’ about any of this. Jesus never wrote down one word. All we can do is read writings from people (many who were not even his disciples) that have been tampered with throughout time, and conflict with one another.

Each New Testament writer had their own agenda for writing their stories about Jesus. Matthew had his. John had his. Paul certainly had his.

Was Jesus a poor man?

Could be.

Was Jesus a rich man?

All I am saying is….

Could be.

And that is the image that I choose to believe and wrote the post for others to think about.

I do not believe God wants us to be poor, nor do I believe that poverty is a virtue. I find those to be extremely harmful and limiting beliefs that I discarded years ago. I certainly understand most people (Christians and others) feel differently. I respect that. It is just not my view of how the Divine works.

Peace..

]]> Comment on Jesus was a rich man, la de da de da … by RN http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/jesus-was-a-rich-man/1844#comment-323 RN Thu, 17 May 2012 14:28:41 +0000 http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/?p=1844#comment-323 This is some really wonky exegesis offered here. Jesus did NOT own a home - check out Luke 9:58 "And Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head."" He went to his death penniless, his tomb was a borrowed one, his followers all abandoned him, and he was even stripped of the clothes off his back in order to be beaten and crucified. Spend a little more time in the Bible, my friend. This is some really wonky exegesis offered here. Jesus did NOT own a home – check out Luke 9:58 “And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.”"

He went to his death penniless, his tomb was a borrowed one, his followers all abandoned him, and he was even stripped of the clothes off his back in order to be beaten and crucified.

Spend a little more time in the Bible, my friend.

]]> Comment on I am going to pay for this later by Jeannie W. http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/i-am-going-to-pay-for-this-later/1811#comment-183 Jeannie W. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:31:53 +0000 http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/?p=1811#comment-183 As always, humor mixed with your depth of insightfulness! As always, humor mixed with your depth of insightfulness!

]]> Comment on The day the pig flew by Shirley http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/the-day-the-pig-flew/1766#comment-159 Shirley Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:11:10 +0000 http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/?p=1766#comment-159 I also totally gave up pork in the past couple of years and found a great substitute for it in BLT's - Morningstar Farms 'Bacon' Strips made with soy!! BAT's - 'Bacon', Avocado and Tomato is a great combo too!! Never knew about where gelatin came from - thanks for sharing info and insights. I also totally gave up pork in the past couple of years and found a great substitute for it in BLT’s – Morningstar Farms ‘Bacon’ Strips made with soy!! BAT’s – ‘Bacon’, Avocado and Tomato is a great combo too!! Never knew about where gelatin came from – thanks for sharing info and insights.

]]> Comment on The Red Scarf Matched Your Eyes by Steve Benkin http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/the-red-scarf-matched-your-eyes/1725#comment-153 Steve Benkin Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:41:19 +0000 http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/?p=1725#comment-153 Lee, Absolutely! I am not trying to get into all aspects of memory recognition in this simple post, but yes - memories are not just cerebral entities. The body remembers them, and so does the soul. My point was the importance of being cognizant of what we are exposed to, because they will not only affect our memories, but our philosophy of life. Great comments!! Steve Lee,
Absolutely! I am not trying to get into all aspects of memory recognition in this simple post, but yes – memories are not just cerebral entities. The body remembers them, and so does the soul.

My point was the importance of being cognizant of what we are exposed to, because they will not only affect our memories, but our philosophy of life.

Great comments!!

Steve

]]> Comment on The Red Scarf Matched Your Eyes by Lee Lawrence http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/the-red-scarf-matched-your-eyes/1725#comment-152 Lee Lawrence Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:28:29 +0000 http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/?p=1725#comment-152 Memories are not stored in the brain. They are merely anchored in the body, and are stored in the soul field around the body. What you experienced, I do with clients all the time. The memories are stored in the field all the way back to conception and easy to read. Not only easy to read. But I have a person close their eyes, and when I walk back 15 feet and touch their memories in the soul field, it often knocks them off their feet. Memories are not stored in the brain. They are merely anchored in the body, and are stored in the soul field around the body. What you experienced, I do with clients all the time. The memories are stored in the field all the way back to conception and easy to read.

Not only easy to read. But I have a person close their eyes, and when I walk back 15 feet and touch their memories in the soul field, it often knocks them off their feet.

]]> Comment on Life on autopilot? by Steve Benkin http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/life-on-autopilot/1673#comment-151 Steve Benkin Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:43:56 +0000 http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/?p=1673#comment-151 Maggie, It was a PLEASURE to work with Marcy! It seems that she knew what she was meant to do since she was little! That is so AWESOME! I am sure you are very proud of her! Glad you liked the show and my analogy.. Steve P.s. If you want to get auto-notifications of future posts, just subscribe on the main page. Some people find it easier than going to the blog. Maggie,
It was a PLEASURE to work with Marcy! It seems that she knew what she was meant to do since she was little!

That is so AWESOME! I am sure you are very proud of her!

Glad you liked the show and my analogy..

Steve

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]]> Comment on Life on autopilot? by maggie coe http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/life-on-autopilot/1673#comment-146 maggie coe Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:11:32 +0000 http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/?p=1673#comment-146 Hi there! I am Marcy's mama and attended the Sunday matinee. Needless to say, I am so proud of my daughter and her God-given talent. She has been working in theatre since she was 8 years old. She was always able to do this, I called it a blessing, for sure. The show was stunning, and to know you had a hand in making it a reality, thank you, too! I enjoyed reading your analogy of the universe and God's hand in things. That is something to ponder. You blog is very interesting and enjoyable to read. I will be a fan from now on. Maggie Hi there! I am Marcy’s mama and attended the Sunday matinee. Needless to say, I am so proud of my daughter and her God-given talent. She has been working in theatre since she was 8 years old. She was always able to do this, I called it a blessing, for sure. The show was stunning, and to know you had a hand in making it a reality, thank you, too! I enjoyed reading your analogy of the universe and God’s hand in things. That is something to ponder. You blog is very interesting and enjoyable to read. I will be a fan from now on. Maggie

]]> Comment on And the two shall become… three? by Jeannie Whyte http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/and-the-two-shall-become-three/1649#comment-140 Jeannie Whyte Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:25:59 +0000 http://ofmindandspirit.com/blog/?p=1649#comment-140 Great insight, as always, Steve. Great insight, as always, Steve.

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