"The penalties for having no belief may not be so grand as the rewards for holding them.
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Are Your Religious Beliefs Plausible Facts of Probable Fiction?
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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…Read More
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kernel John May 23.
God God Para Gate
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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…Read More
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 May 20.
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
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kernel John Apr 2.
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
Started Dec 1, 2012
"It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society." ~ J. Krishnamurti
Kernel John's Blog
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
Posted on September 15, 2012 at 5:18pm
Belief Modules - Raja Yoga Meditation
Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments
BK-00.00 Eternity
Posted on March 25, 2012 at 6:30pm
Principles To Be Observed for Religious Harmony and Emotional Integration
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 2:00pm
The World Genealogical Tree (Kalpa Tree)
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 8:30am
Awaken Your Potential
Posted on March 4, 2012 at 8:30pm
New Beginnings - Table of Contents
Posted on February 22, 2012 at 10:30pm
THE 8 SPIRITUAL POWERS
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:57pm
WHAT GOD TEACHES US
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:00am — 250 Comments
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
Posted on July 24, 2011 at 8:30am — 1 Comment
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Kernel John replied to israel socratus's discussion Photon and Matter = Life and Death."The intereaction of billions of neurons requires transference of information (content), navigation of complex structure and the observance of rules (governance). From where are all these activities and computation controlled? Is…"
Kernel John replied to Roman Kozlowski's discussion I call upon GOD to answer this site."I'm with you Wendy. I think understanding of self is what makes the exercising of free will a real aid to long term survival.
Religion has not done well helping to develop individuals who are in command of themselves. Sure, there…"
Kernel John replied to Kernel John's discussion Mind Tricks"Geoff, the assumption I use is that we are each unique - one unto the other. There is little doubt that we each interpret the same information in different ways. So, I suppose it could be said that we each have a slightly different…"
Roman Kozlowski replied to Kernel John's discussion Mind Tricks"The 'dangerous route' I speak of is the very questioning of conformity, while the lackadaisical holds sway."
Roman Kozlowski replied to Kernel John's discussion Mind Tricks"To rebuff such awareness amongst the populous is a dangerous route."
Kernel John replied to Kernel John's discussion Mind Tricks"Your "feeling" can't be denied.
Yes, fluid (prone to oscillations [waves]) is a way to describe our ever-changing understandings whether these understanding result in growth or diminution of growth.
I tend to see growth…"
Kernel John replied to Kernel John's discussion Mind Tricks"Thanks for your response Geoff.
I do know about my idea of my own reality, I am unsure of your reality. Measurements in wave-length form can of course be made of the colour blue, however this only proves that we are both looking at the same thing,…"
Roman Kozlowski replied to Kernel John's discussion Mind Tricks"I feel our perception of reality is fluid along with our ever-changing growth of understanding. I think you may be talking about momentary fixtures of aquired personal beliefs along the way. Hence, moments of 'closed-mindedness'…"
Kernel John replied to Kernel John's discussion Mind Tricks"Yes Roman . . . even when I realize I feel a little or a lot unsure of what I think/feel/perceive, I am 100% sure of "my" reality. How can one change their reality if they are not 100% sure of what it is? This is what I am sure…"
Roman Kozlowski replied to Kernel John's discussion Mind Tricks"Kernel, why do you think there are more questions than answers? Isn't it because we are not 100% sure about things, like you claim to be about purpose and other things? Where do your certainties lie outside the mere experiential?"
Roman Kozlowski replied to Kernel John's discussion Mind Tricks"Kernel said, "The only thing that I can be 100 sure of is "my" reality".
Kernel, are you really saying that you can be 100% sure of your reality?"
Geoff replied to Kernel John's discussion Mind Tricks"I do know about my idea of my own reality, I am unsure of your reality. Measurements in wave-length form can of course be made of the colour blue, however this only proves that we are both looking at the same thing, it does nothing to prove that our…"
Kernel John replied to Kernel John's discussion Mind Tricks" . . . Roman, are you saying that there is more virtue in one and than the other or that you see no virtue in either?
Come on Roman, if are you saying you have no purpose or that you simply don't know what it is are you also…"
Kernel John replied to Kernel John's discussion Mind Tricks"Roman, you sure ask a lot more questions than you provide answers.
Your honesty about not knowing the purpose of your life is very honourable.
I find it curious that someone would claim to be have found no purpose for…"
Roman Kozlowski replied to Kernel John's discussion Mind Tricks"As for purpose, what is purpose? Is it important? If so - why?
Is there a purpose for us being here on this planet? If so - why?
Is there a purpose for this discussion? If so - why?"
Roman Kozlowski replied to Kernel John's discussion Mind Tricks"It's very simple Kernel. There's open-mindedness and closed mindedness."
Kernel John left a comment for israel socratus"Hi Israel, We have another socratus here - click for more.
Are you a relation or something. Socratus has contributed some pretty interesting stuff. Here's one of my favourites -Dualism of Particle = Philosophy of…"
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Kernel John replied to Geoff's discussion Pascal's Wager.... What do you believe?"The penalties for having no belief may not be so grand as the rewards for holding them.
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atypican replied to atypican's discussion The time has arrived"The "something in this" is that Free Press Bible doesn't define itself as A…"
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andrewjvb replied to Geoff's discussion Pascal's Wager.... What do you believe?"The argument is stupid, because it applies so generally to so many different things. Even…"
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Roman Kozlowski replied to Geoff's discussion Pascal's Wager.... What do you believe?"The serious thing is, that by your giving into such a notion, frees you of extra efforts, and…"
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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
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.
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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