Case in point. In Christianity and Islam, there is both "Devils" and "Holy Spirit" within humans. Maybe in another myth, they are descirbed as "two wolves". In Shia traditions, there is a list of virtues described as "armies of knowledge" and then a list of vices listed "armies of ignorance". There is also "armies of darkness" and "armies of light". Of course, this reflects some instinct beliefs in values we have. They are not totally without basis.
In Islam our actions are a living reality connected to the soul. We will see our actions to one degree in the "barzakh" after death, and then finally gain fully awakened vision to our actions on the "day of judgement". That is when we truly get to know our worth and the worth of all our actions.
But how do our actions even remain a part of us. Why do we need to regret our evil actions for them to be "erased" from us? In Islam, God forgives you if you repent sincerely. Then you should seek to purify yourself from the effect of sins.
But what is the "effect of sins". It's all created by belief. I believed going to dances was wrong from Islam point of view. If I kissed a girl, I would feel it's evil. If I believe in purity and impurity, I need to wash myself from the effects of sin.
But is there such a thing as "impurity"? Or purity?
To a Muslim, it is. So he sees "impurity" and "purity". Just because he has a concept of it, doesn't make it true. In the same way, just because we have a concept of an action being praiseworthy, doesn't make it praiseworthy or if even such a thing is possible.
In Islam our actions are a living reality connected to the soul. We will see our actions to one degree in the "barzakh" after death, and then finally gain fully awakened vision to our actions on the "day of judgement". That is when we truly get to know our worth and the worth of all our actions.
But how do our actions even remain a part of us. Why do we need to regret our evil actions for them to be "erased" from us? In Islam, God forgives you if you repent sincerely. Then you should seek to purify yourself from the effect of sins.
But what is the "effect of sins". It's all created by belief. I believed going to dances was wrong from Islam point of view. If I kissed a girl, I would feel it's evil. If I believe in purity and impurity, I need to wash myself from the effects of sin.
But is there such a thing as "impurity"? Or purity?
To a Muslim, it is. So he sees "impurity" and "purity". Just because he has a concept of it, doesn't make it true. In the same way, just because we have a concept of an action being praiseworthy, doesn't make it praiseworthy or if even such a thing is possible.
