Hi everyone; namaste:
We are now on paragraphs 4 and 5 of chapter 8 in the First Letter to the Orinthians from the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul."
"So the matter of diet is up to each individual according to his or her own conscience, needs, and body conditions. It is a very personal choice. The important thing is not to try to force anyone to eat any particular food and not to think you are better than anyone else because of your diet.
However, I do caution everyone to study the matter. Some things are just not good for anyone's body. And too much of any food is not good. Also, excessive worrying about what you eat is not good. Keep a good attitude, exercise regularly and appropriately. Much of this is common sense yet people still have a hard time eating and exercising rightly. Help one another rather than criticizing people for their dietary problems."
Commentary: Diet does seem to be a matter of common sense, yet both malnutrition and obesity are serious problems in our world. So a lot of education about diet needs to supplement common sense.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Gospel of oneness
Hi Everyone. namaste;
We are now moving on to paragraph one of chapter 8 in the First Letter to the Orinthians from the book "Gospel of One; Letters or Aul."
"People often ask me about whether or not we should be vegetarians if we really mean to be true to our spiritual ideals. We are one with all life, so we are one with the animals. Animals have the right to live freely and not be mistreated and then eaten by humans. The gross abuse of cows, pigs, chickens, and other animals on factory farms is awful. Most of us do not need to eat animals to live. A balanced vegetarian diet of fruits, nuts, vegetables, grains, oils, beans, and spices is quite sustaining, and a wonderful variety of recipes are available. Plus we could feed more people in the world if we dedicated more time and effort in raising crops for people rather than for animals. Current levels of cattle, pigs, and chickens would be reduced to achieve a natural balance."
Commentary: In America factory farms produce over 90% of the meat. Anyone who believes in the oneness of all life needs to be aware of what is happening to the animals on this planet. The abuse of any life hurts all of us.
We are now moving on to paragraph one of chapter 8 in the First Letter to the Orinthians from the book "Gospel of One; Letters or Aul."
"People often ask me about whether or not we should be vegetarians if we really mean to be true to our spiritual ideals. We are one with all life, so we are one with the animals. Animals have the right to live freely and not be mistreated and then eaten by humans. The gross abuse of cows, pigs, chickens, and other animals on factory farms is awful. Most of us do not need to eat animals to live. A balanced vegetarian diet of fruits, nuts, vegetables, grains, oils, beans, and spices is quite sustaining, and a wonderful variety of recipes are available. Plus we could feed more people in the world if we dedicated more time and effort in raising crops for people rather than for animals. Current levels of cattle, pigs, and chickens would be reduced to achieve a natural balance."
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Gospel of One; Letters of Aul
Hi Everyone, namaste:
We are now on paragraph 4 in chapter 6 of the First Letter to the Orinthians in the book, "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul."
"Remember also that just because something is technically legal doesn't mean that it is spiritually all right. We can't just go around doing what we think we can get by with. We don't want to be whimsical. You know that old saying about first eating to live and then living to eat? These bodies may only be temporary, but that is no excuse for mistreating them by indulging in too much food and sex. Honor your body as the temple of God. as I have reminded you before."
Commentary: Yes, there are many things that are legal, but still harmful to yourself or others, physically and spiritually speaking. There is no law against drinking 10 bottles of Mountain Dew in one afternoon. There is no law against smoking 20 packs of cigarettes in a day. There is no law against not exercising every day. There is no law against watching tv all the time. There is no law against being grumpy all the time. It is up to each one of us to take good care of ourselves as far as possible.
We are now on paragraph 4 in chapter 6 of the First Letter to the Orinthians in the book, "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul."
"Remember also that just because something is technically legal doesn't mean that it is spiritually all right. We can't just go around doing what we think we can get by with. We don't want to be whimsical. You know that old saying about first eating to live and then living to eat? These bodies may only be temporary, but that is no excuse for mistreating them by indulging in too much food and sex. Honor your body as the temple of God. as I have reminded you before."
Commentary: Yes, there are many things that are legal, but still harmful to yourself or others, physically and spiritually speaking. There is no law against drinking 10 bottles of Mountain Dew in one afternoon. There is no law against smoking 20 packs of cigarettes in a day. There is no law against not exercising every day. There is no law against watching tv all the time. There is no law against being grumpy all the time. It is up to each one of us to take good care of ourselves as far as possible.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Gospel of One; Letters of Aul
Hello Everyone, namaste:
We are continuing with chapter 14, paragraph 6 in the Letter to the Omans from the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul." Page 62.
"Think of how wonderful it would be if we all agreed to use our time and energy in cooperating with each other. People like to hear encouraging words honestly spoken. Why let petty criticism spoil a good day's work together? I may be repeating myself, but please remember when we share meals with one another, our main concern should be to share the love of God, not to criticize our food choices. People will learn how and what to eat according to what is best for their bodies when they realize their bodies are temples of God. Meanwhile, be courteous and loving toward all at the dinner table and all other times as well."
Commentary: When we realize that our bodies really are temples of God, that God dwells within our bodies, we will definitely respect our bodies for the wonderful creations they are.
We are continuing with chapter 14, paragraph 6 in the Letter to the Omans from the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul." Page 62.
"Think of how wonderful it would be if we all agreed to use our time and energy in cooperating with each other. People like to hear encouraging words honestly spoken. Why let petty criticism spoil a good day's work together? I may be repeating myself, but please remember when we share meals with one another, our main concern should be to share the love of God, not to criticize our food choices. People will learn how and what to eat according to what is best for their bodies when they realize their bodies are temples of God. Meanwhile, be courteous and loving toward all at the dinner table and all other times as well."
Commentary: When we realize that our bodies really are temples of God, that God dwells within our bodies, we will definitely respect our bodies for the wonderful creations they are.
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