There are many if not most philisophical/spiritual paths that equate "sin" with simply trying to fulfill ones happiness with external things of the world.
The main idea is to connect with an inner god essence or the state of which you realize that you/we are apart of everything/one else. by indulging in worldly thing (without moderation) one draws away from this conncetion.
My real negative point with Christianity (and other monotheistic faiths) is
A) They believe that no other practice/faith can do it.
B) Their fist concern is not with actaully making you a better person but with making sure you believe the way they do.
I see it as a cancer. as long as you are part of the cancer then the rest of the cancer is okay with you but if you are not then they strive to change you to it or destroy you.
Spiritual enlightment is to me getting to the same place but by your own unique means.
And for that the Christians will not abide.
because the first "sin" to Yaweh is believing in other gods/ways to the spiritual path.
He does not corner the market on this as is evident by the many people that have gone before in other cultures and since.
The main idea is to connect with an inner god essence or the state of which you realize that you/we are apart of everything/one else. by indulging in worldly thing (without moderation) one draws away from this conncetion.
My real negative point with Christianity (and other monotheistic faiths) is
A) They believe that no other practice/faith can do it.
B) Their fist concern is not with actaully making you a better person but with making sure you believe the way they do.
I see it as a cancer. as long as you are part of the cancer then the rest of the cancer is okay with you but if you are not then they strive to change you to it or destroy you.
Spiritual enlightment is to me getting to the same place but by your own unique means.
And for that the Christians will not abide.
because the first "sin" to Yaweh is believing in other gods/ways to the spiritual path.
He does not corner the market on this as is evident by the many people that have gone before in other cultures and since.
