Bible Discussion Thread

@ Dave . . . Yes, and no. It is a bit of a dichotemy but here is the answer. . . Heaven is not a place, it is a state of being that is characterized throughout the bible and on the seventh day as "rest". It is when the heart opens and the mind ceases to judge. It is stated many times that the kingdom of God (heaven) is within. We must look deep within ourselves to feel God and all of Gods attributes . . . oneness, love, perfection, connection, and wholeness. Our outer world is only a reflection of that which is within. Example - You have fear and anger, you will see an anger and unsafe world. You feel love and peace, the world will reflect that to you. Even the physical world is only a reflection of our different levels of being. They are physical, instinctual, emotional, mental, abstract, unlimited, and spiritual. Notice that if you were placed in outer space NOW . . . just you all alone, there would be no problems, no judgement, no other to discuss right and wrong with. Just you and your own thoughts. Sooner or later, you would realize even those are not real and you may melt into a state of complete peace and love. This brings us back to the description of heaven on the seven days. When you finally, let go of your attachment beyond your mind, you would just "rest" in the knowing that it is all okay . . . . and very beautiful . . . without the thoughts. Then the heart opens and you feel God, or shall we say, unconditional love. They are the same. And yes, all light comes from the sun . . . ultimately. God made that, too. Isn't it amazing?????