Systems of Thought and their Flaws.

I don't believe in systems. Systems, to which science, philosophy , and religion belong to are limiting in their scope. The limitation arises not from the material or content that they espouse, but rather the binding parameters they represent. I have come to realize that the greatest evil is not religion nor a particular ideology, but rather the ego. Contradiction only occurs when one becomes bogged down in the concept of systems. To rise above the idea of systems is negating contradiction outright. Contradiction occurs when we seek a unifying truth.

A truth that answers all, and that encompasses all. But how can this be when there exist in life so many starkly different ways of thinking and believing? How do we reconcile the Christian and the Muslim, the Conservative and the Liberal, the science and the religion? The answer lies not in reconciling the two, or in divisive mentalities, but rather in seeing the equanimity and essential underlying truth in all.

People may read my blog or hear me speak, and say i am littered with faulty logic or contradictions, but the truth is that its irrelevant. This is because the concept of system is the essential problem. The idea that there is inherent difference in systems of thought and belief is the problem. If we stand above, and look beyond the system, we can see truth runs through ALL systems, and truth can even be garnered from supposed negative systems. Even in those systems that preach violence towards others and foster divisiveness amongst people, we can see truth.

The truth lies in knowing that life doesn't always use gentle and kind means to guide us along the path of self realization, sometimes life chooses to use great hatred and evil to show us the truth. We must always see beyond "us" and the idea of "you" and "me." Its when we begin to create dualities, good and bad, black and white, Christian and Muslim, man and woman, that we begin to feel that there exists some sort of difference amongst things in life. The truth is that under all the difference lies, in the core of all things in existence, the same underlying system, God.

Science, Religion, and their role in Truth

Truth is not relative or subjective, rather truth is constant and unchanging. People are not wrong for believing in what they believe. The reality is that our beliefs about life and truth are shaped by the experiences we've undergone and the interpretation of those experiences. People are not wrong for holding their beliefs. Their beliefs are a result of where they're at in the cosmic path of enlightenment. The path is one we are all engaged on. Some are further along it than others. Religion and science are not inherently correct and yet they are not inherently wrong.

The problem lies in our interpretation of them. Behind all the data, scriptures, rules, laws, and traditions, lie truth. Behind all religions and science one can find the truth that God intended man to find. The problem is that we have covered the truth behind the concepts themselves, and allowed the vehicle (science/religion) to overshadow the message. The Truth is hidden to most. Only those that are willing to put aside all beliefs and look beyond the veil of ignorance will find the truth hidden. One can apply this to all things in life, for truth lies behind all events and objects, for God is behind all, and God is truth.

The reason why so few people see this truth is because we have bought into the realities and truths for sale by the material world. These are false truths, and behind them lie the real truth, but we fail to see that. We become engrossed in our view of ourselves and the differences in life. Differences between people, man and women, black and white, Asian and American. Differences between everything. We like to categorized things to fit into neat and convenient groups: scientific, social, psychological, religious, and biological groups. These divisions bring about the problems that we encounter. From jealousy, to pride, to feelings of sadness and emptiness. The reality is that there exists no difference between anything. Whether it be between people (we are all equal representations of God) or between religions (behind all religions if looked at correctly one can see the same truth).

For me, i have been able to use the vehicles of Buddhism and Hinduism as paths to finding Truth. I'm not saying Buddhism or Hinduism is the right path, they merely are the vehicles that are allowing me to discover Truth. I am now beginning to even see the truth that lies behind Christianity. When one can begin to see the Truth and the face of God behind all, then one is beginning to see the the true equanimity that exists in life among all things. This is REAL truth. The truth is there is no TRUE distinction behind religion or science, merely misinterpretation of the true intent these instruments of God are meant for. They are not meant for division or to tout as the sole truth, but rather are vehicles for individuals, depending on where they may be in their cosmic path to enlightenment, to get closer to discovering truth.

One cannot find truth by mere knowledge, whether it be scientific, philosophical, or religious. These are merely guides to help individuals depending on their current state of mind and place in life, to find truth. God is so great that he knew not all people would follow one path. Not all people will believe one way of thinking. So he created many ways for an individual to be led to Truth. Unfortunately once most people gain full understandings of these instruments such as science or religion or philosophy, they believe that the truth was merely in mastering these disciplines. They couldn't be more wrong. The plan was never to master them and see them as truth or as the only vehicle for understanding the universe, but rather to utilize them as tools to help realize truth behind ALL of them, and see the wonder that is God and His plan.