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05 May 2009, 08:12 PM
Split from Extrapolating Christianity--to What End?
Sarbhanga
If the crucifixion is properly understood as an allegory of yoga samAdhi, and not simply as an unjust but politically expedient execution of a dissident preacher, then all of the above is not a correct impression of the understanding of Jesus himself. And Jesus instructed his disciples to follow his proven way to the Father, but very few have actually done that, and those who have are now counted as Saints.
Can crusifixation be likened to Samadhi? How?
Smadhi is the ultimate bliss, union with God. On cross Jesus cried: Elisha, Elisha, why have you forsaken me? This is not Yoga with God. It is a sign of complete break down of Jesus' faith in his purported father.
It will be easier to understood as a sexual experience. Many sadists derive sexual pleasure to torturing themselves too.
As for being cricifixation being unjust, recall that in Jews' estimate Jesus was pretender and a heretic. Death was a natural penality. Recall also what Aquinas provided for heretics: Death. And he quoted bible in his support.
Sarbhanga
If the crucifixion is properly understood as an allegory of yoga samAdhi, and not simply as an unjust but politically expedient execution of a dissident preacher, then all of the above is not a correct impression of the understanding of Jesus himself. And Jesus instructed his disciples to follow his proven way to the Father, but very few have actually done that, and those who have are now counted as Saints.
Can crusifixation be likened to Samadhi? How?
Smadhi is the ultimate bliss, union with God. On cross Jesus cried: Elisha, Elisha, why have you forsaken me? This is not Yoga with God. It is a sign of complete break down of Jesus' faith in his purported father.
It will be easier to understood as a sexual experience. Many sadists derive sexual pleasure to torturing themselves too.
As for being cricifixation being unjust, recall that in Jews' estimate Jesus was pretender and a heretic. Death was a natural penality. Recall also what Aquinas provided for heretics: Death. And he quoted bible in his support.