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Are Your Religious Beliefs Plausible Facts of Probable Fiction?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Roman Kozlowski on Monday.

God God Para Gate
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kernel John May 17.

Site Mission
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Content becomes meaningful when structure surrounds it. Unstructured information is called data. Data looks like…Read More

Tags: definitions, values, Mission

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kim Hines Voinea Apr 30.

Open Source Religion Tool Kit
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Anyone on the Open Source Religion (OSR) path needs to determine if they wish to look in an inward and/or in an outward direction for guidance and inspiration. Historically people have largely searched in an outward direction with the assistance of…Read More

Tags: Kumaris, BK, Brahma, video, Soul

Started this discussion. Last reply by Roman Kozlowski on Monday.

Is there such thing as Ethics of evolution?
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While joining OSR . . . Darkmatterial asked, "Is there such thing as Ethics of evolution?"Kernel John, in his usual verbose manner responded: " . . . No I don't think there is such a thing as Ethics of Evolution. Ethics are principles that govern…Read More

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Proprietary to Open Source Religion
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The goal of Open Source Religion approach is direction connection or, as some call it, union with Divine Principle – Father God. Everything else is mere commentary along the pathway to self realization through conscious connection.The human…Read More

Tags: Paradigm, Religion, Source, Open, Proprietary

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kernel John Mar 1.

CAN LIFE BE CREATED IN A TEST TUBE?
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CAN LIFE BE CREATED IN A TEST TUBE?Besides the body, there is an entity that is consciousness, This is our essential nature. This conscient entity uses its “living” body as an assemblage of instruments of perception and action. It experiences…Read More

Started this discussion. Last reply by Adriaan Braam Feb 25.

ANNOUNCEMENT - World Meditation Hour

World Meditation HourOur outer world is a reflection of what lies within our collective inner worlds. By directing our thoughts in specific, positive ways, we have the potential to guide the world towards becoming a more loving place.Whether or not…Read More

Started Feb 15

From Big Bang to Big History - Our Understandings are Advancing . . .
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Do the Bible and other holy scriptures provide an literal understanding of creation or do they provide what we now know as metaphorical understandings. Problems arise when people insist that ancient creation stories need to be taken literally. …Read More

Started this discussion. Last reply by Adriaan Braam Feb 10.

‘Know your mind’

... says INDU JAIN — ‘Jaisa maine apne guruon se seekha’Ride the wave: The mind is like a mega event where a multitude of assorted thoughts move rapidly; this is a continuous phenomenon. The mind is like a vast ocean - silent and calm deep down but…Read More

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On Learning And Knowledge - J. Krishnamurti

Posted on January 23, 2013 at 7:49pm

What is Religion

Posted on January 3, 2013 at 1:05am

Hinduism as Ancient Form of Open-Source Faith

Posted on September 17, 2012 at 11:12pm

Don't Worry - Be Happy

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Belief Modules - Raja Yoga Meditation

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BK-00.00 Eternity

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Principles To Be Observed for Religious Harmony and Emotional Integration

Posted on March 11, 2012 at 2:00pm

The World Genealogical Tree (Kalpa Tree)

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Awaken Your Potential

Posted on March 4, 2012 at 8:30pm

New Beginnings - Table of Contents

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THE 8 SPIRITUAL POWERS

Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:57pm

WHAT GOD TEACHES US

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Faith

Posted on February 4, 2012 at 7:30pm

Difference Between Human Souls and the Supreme Soul God

Posted on February 2, 2012 at 11:00pm — 2 Comments

About The BKs

Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:00am

Who is Dadi Janki?

Posted on September 17, 2011 at 9:00pm — 11 Comments

Is Bart D. Ehrman a Putz?

Posted on August 4, 2011 at 11:00pm — 7 Comments

Notes on the Founding Fathers and the Separation of Church and State

Posted on July 24, 2011 at 2:20pm — 5 Comments

Barnabas and the Opposition to the Jews

Posted on July 24, 2011 at 12:00pm

The Writings of the Apostolic Fathers - Professor Biography

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At 6:57am on May 20, 2013, Roman Kozlowski said…: Dear Kernel, I think I might have removed you accidentally along with rest of my emails the other day. If I did, please email me again.

Roman

At 6:01pm on April 10, 2013, atypican said…: Ok John,

The OSR project I am proposing is called Free Press Bible. It is to be a tool for "ideological self-examination, personal development, and deep social networking" based on the self-canonization process. It is meant to be useful whether or not someone thinks of their belief/value system as being "their religion" or not. It is to be a personal media management and content curation toolkit designed so that it can be used in an entirely decentralized fashion. i.e you don't have to be a "member" of any officiated group, religious or otherwise to use it. Users have the option to use the social networking functionality to network with other users based on commonality of articles. Each component of the toolkit is FOSS. As far as the website goes everything but the Free Press Bible name (Which is my trademark), users are free to copy and use independently. If users submit articles to the FPB website "article portal" and they later become dissatisfied with how the FPB site is being managed, I have made forking the ENTIRE project an easy matter. I actually even HOPE that I can get someone with better connections than me to fork the project and I even have a registered domain to give them (amenablebible.com) if they express interest AND have demonstrable technical ability, funding, or connections in academia or the broader FOSS community. Even though spirituality is a concept I don't personally find appealing, I would be willing to hand over the amenablebible domain to someone who did, so long as they were contractually obligated to keep the project open source and to uphold the idea that the project is to be a TOOLKIT and users should be creating their own communities (if they want) based on commonality (or lack thereof for those who want to debate:)) of articles.

At 10:19am on April 10, 2013, atypican said…: If you want to read what others have to say about open-source you are free to Google the term. I would be surprised if you hadn't already. Should I doubt that you are being purposefully disingenuous here?

I do have specific ideas about how to develop religious belief systems in an open-source manner, it's not like I have been hitherto silent about the matter. The method I am trying to develop and promote is based on what I call "self-canonization", and unless you don't recall our earlier conversations, you already know that.

I will -for now- leave it up to you to do your own research on the various open-source development models and focus what you said about the "core information" for most religions being readily available. Are you referring to the various canons of sacred scriptures?

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Roman Kozlowski replied to Kernel John's discussion Open Source Religion Tool Kit

"Infants laughing or crying is not becuase of memories of past lives."

Monday

Roman Kozlowski left a comment for Kernel John

"Dear Kernel, I think I might have removed you accidentally along with rest of my emails the other day. If I did, please email me again. Roman"

Monday

Roman Kozlowski replied to Kernel John's discussion Are Your Religious Beliefs Plausible Facts of Probable Fiction?

""Plausible facts of probable fiction?" - I know what you mean. The danger is that fiction can too easily become a fact to many, especially if over centuries it becoms institutionalized."

Monday

Kernel John replied to Roman Kozlowski's discussion What is God? And why the idea of God?

"Yes Roman, our ideas and beliefs can be thought of as territory. If they are fundamental to our definition of self (consciously or otherwise) we tend to defend our turf. I know Freud would claim that sex is at the route of all human…"

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Are Your Religious Beliefs Plausible Facts of Prbable Fiction?

I very much enjoyed the recent Open Source Religion (OSR) discussion about the role regarding the role religion plays. . . Although others may disagree, Religion 1.0 uses beliefs as a substitute for facts. In the ancient world, facts were often very scare compared with the evidence-based rational world we live in today. As such, in the past, it made sense for "people in the know", like kings, priests & prophets to provide people with belief-based information in order that their…See More

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Kernel John replied to Kernel John's discussion God God Para Gate

"Thanks for the insight."

May 17

Roman Kozlowski replied to Kernel John's discussion God God Para Gate

"Cut circle into 4 parts - mmm?"

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God God Para Gate

Forget what I was about to say 'cause the technology takes too long. . . . For what you are about to say is what you said last time around the cycle of time . . . and it is this that which is again said today . . . believe it or not. . . . (and I suspect many do not) . . . . or22 at least many of you. . . . Sorry but more than me are rubbing out the notions of what has been heard or read of by many times before. And it is this that Sidian refers to as Open Source Religion? Anyone ever…See More

May 8

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Kernel John replied to rob stone's discussion God's Attitude

"God "purchases" man out of sins dominion . . . " I thought God "created" man in his own image. The problem with monotheism is that it has a difficult time explaining evil. In the old days, people thought it…"

May 8

Kernel John left a comment for Joy B Tobin

"Joy, you`re absolutely correct in saying that the FOCUS should not be on tools. Similarly, the focus of the Red Cross is not on Fund Raising. It`s Mission Statement does not mention Fund Raising. Now, if the Architect`s Group wants…"

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The Most Astounding Fact - Neil deGrasse Tyson

The scientists who discovered this astounding fact, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and all the filmmakers credited below get a total of ZERO dollars from the ads on th...

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Kim Hines Voinea replied to Kernel John's discussion Site Mission

"Good point Maiya. Better put a clause in there that says if you hurt someone's feelings you can apologize but if you do it again on purpose your punk a$$ is gonna get moderated. "

Apr 30

Maiya L Huff replied to Kernel John's discussion Site Mission

""To support all forms of religious and spiritual expression that are not physically or emotionally injurious to the individual or the planet.""The is no living authority as to what Open Source Religion is. It is a process - not…"

Apr 27

Joy B Tobin replied to Kernel John's discussion Site Mission

"This is a very well thought out statement Kernel. I agree with nearly every point and agree with the general idea that organization is an important element of building a smooth and interactive site. "

Apr 25

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9 year old discusses the meaning of life and the universe

We discuss the meaning of life, free will, alternate universes, and alien lifeforms. Follow me on Twitter @ziasami or tumblr (ziahassan.tumblr.com) or my sit...

Apr 11

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Kernel John left a comment for atypican

"David, the OSR project you are proposing already exists at another location. You seem to be here proposing your project to people here. What do you want - people from here to participate in a project at another location or to have your…"

Apr 11

Kernel John replied to Kernel John's discussion Site Mission

"The transition to Wordpress is an exciting development and I know you are busy so don't want to disturb you at work. Thanks for your response. The idea of developing common terms of reference materials is a discussion that is independent…"

Apr 11

Sidian M.S. Jones replied to Kernel John's discussion Site Mission

"Good for all, I should say. And you're right, the slides are more on the marketing side. You'll have to excuse my frankness, I'm at work at the moment, but at home I've been looking closely at our options for the new site.…"

Apr 11

Kernel John replied to Kernel John's discussion Site Mission

"Thanks for the comment Sid and the Link. Like I said last time I reviewed the link - "Great Stuff". The link materials seem to be more of the marketing kind. The materials above are of the organizational kind. A…"

Apr 11

Sidian M.S. Jones replied to Kernel John's discussion Site Mission

"Looks handy Kernel, this is well structured. You'll find a lot of information on this page, but probably more work could be put into making things clearer, more accessible, better defined, etc. I think this is the right track for members.…"

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