[Profpat]

Thanks Neutralino for the interesting link.

[dipayankar]

Thanks Neutralino for the information. I was under the idea that neutron stars are only neutrons. Probably gravity allows neutrons to be like they are and not decay like in other places in the Universe...

Originally Posted by neutralino Perhaps they do. Note that neutron stars aren't just made of neutrons. Plus, conditions inside a neutron star, in the regions where the neutrons live, are not like conditions we are used to. Thus, I don't know whether neutrons would decay inside a neutron star or not, but they could. Here is a link to some info on the structure of a neutron star.

[Profpat]

Originally Posted by Drifter Man's earthly life is controlled by the power of Destiny, through the physical limitations of the mortal body. However, if a man's mind is illuminated by the Light of God, he becomes free from these celestial influences, for even the gods of the Logos, are powerless before God. It is not our duty to simply acquiesce in our fate, but rather, through comtemplation of God, to rise above our merely mortal nature and awaken our immortal soul [e.g. the state of Christos, is within]. was it the wise King Solomon who said, "I will give you 1/10th of my kingdom for a ticket into Heaven."

Hi Drifter;

If man's earthly life is controlled by the power of Destiny, then we don't have to feel guilty?

Best,

Pat

[dipayankar]

Bang on target... This puts the question of destiny in its true perspective

Originally Posted by Profpat Hi Drifter; If man's earthly life is controlled by the power of Destiny, then we don't have to feel guilty? Best, Pat

[Profpat]

Hi Dipayankar;

To me the question is the universe deterministic or probabilistic.

If deterministic than everything has been preordained since the beginning. This would be the universe Einstein wanted, every course being able to be determined exactly.

Probabilistic of course means that probability theory surely is important in predicting outcomes but nothing is known for certain.

I favor the probabilistic model in that it allows for degrees of freedom and therefore allows for our own limited freedom. This implies I'm responsible for my own degree of freedom and consequently my actions.

What our your's and other members thoughts on this subject?

Best,

Pat

[Drifter]

Every thought within this conscious corpse is an opportunity for choice.

It is impossible to be permanently happy while attached to a body. A man should train is soul in this life so that, when he enters the other world where he is able to see God, he does not lose his way.

Each souls hope of eternal life rests in his life here on Earth. But many cannot believe this, seeing it as an empty story to be laughed at - for the possessions of this life are too pleasant, and such pleasures grip the soul by the throat, holding it down to Earth. Our possessions possess us. We were not born with possessions, but acquired them later.
Everything a man uses to gratify his body is alien to his orignal god-like nature. Not only possessions - even the body is foreign to our true Self.

A soul with no inner vision is blind to God's Goodness - tossed by the sea of passions which the body breeds. What hungry predator has the power to maim the body as impurity does to mutilate the soul? Can't you see the torture that impure soul endures?

It shrieks: 'I am burning. I am on fire. I don't know what to say or do. I am devoured by the miseries that possess me.' Are not such cries the appeals of a soul in torment? Such a soul bears the body like a urden, as its master, not as its slave.

Originally Posted by Profpat Hi Drifter; If man's earthly life is controlled by the power of Destiny, then we don't have to feel guilty? Best, Pat

[Fluent Piffle]

It shrieks: 'I am burning. I am on fire. I don't know what to say or do. I am devoured by the miseries that possess me.' Are not such cries the appeals of a soul in torment?

Only the truly 'tormented one' would know...



pif.

[Drifter]

Tear off this cloak of shadows.
This web of ignorance.
These shackles of decay.
This living death.
This conscious corpse.
This portable tomb.
This robber in the house.
This enemy that hates all that you love.
Thsi garment that smothers you
and holds you down.
Ignorance floods the land.
Its currents sweep you away.
Don't be borne downstream.
Make use of the backflow.
Seek the haven of liberation.
Anchor there and find a guide
to lead you to the House of Knowledge.
There you will see with the heart,
the brilliant brightness.

Originally Posted by Fluent Piffle Only the truly 'tormented one' would know... pif.

[Fluent Piffle]

Originally Posted by Drifter Tear off this cloak of shadows. This web of ignorance. These shackles of decay. This living death. This conscious corpse. This portable tomb. This robber in the house. This enemy that hates all that you love. Thsi garment that smothers you and holds you down. Ignorance floods the land. Its currents sweep you away. Don't be borne downstream. Make use of the backflow. Seek the haven of liberation. Anchor there and find a guide to lead you to the House of Knowledge. There you will see with the heart, the brilliant brightness.

Ya think?



pif.

[Drifter]

Every thought is an opportunity for choice.

Originally Posted by Fluent Piffle Ya think? pif.