-Caveat Lector- forwarded Dave Hartley http://www.Asheville-Computer.com http://www.ioa.com/~davehart -----Original Message----- From: Dan Sewell Ward [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 5:47 PM To: Dave Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: science gets religion Dave wrote: > The great physicist Sir > Isaac Newton (who died in 1727), for example, wrote, "This most beautiful > system of sun, planets, and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and > dominion of an intelligent and powerful being." It might be important to remember than Sir Isaac was an astrologer and sacred geometrist. He spent a lot of time, for example, working on the hidden meanings in Solomon's Temple. Furthermore, he was extremely well connected with the various secret societies of the day which actually still had the kind of esoteric information that was worth reading and/or studying. Given that position, and for any scientist who really delves deeply into the often esoteric and hidden aspects of science, it soon becomes obvious to any open-minded investigator that science and religion cannot be separated. This does not suggest that religious hierarchies should have ANYTHING to say about science -- because they will use the science for control and power -- but the true basis of any valid religion will have science, and science will inevitably contain spiritual or religious meanings. The "difficulty" is that science, by its very nature, must progress and replace old and worn theories with constantly updated ones. While religions, on the other hand, seem intent upon never changing! But this is almost always the work of the religious hierarchy. Any true SPIRITUAL quest will, of course, be intent upon progress, evolvement, and continuing change. It's really quite curious that beyond-state-of-the-art science (specifically some aspects of new physics) specify that: 1) Rigidity and resistance to change implies a disconnection from the universe 2) Change is what connects the universe (a fundamentally spiritual concept), 3) The rate of change of change -- or better yet, the acceleration of change -- connects the universe even more so, and 4) The most effective way for a consciousness to connect with the universe, i.e. allow accelerated change, is to let go of all outcomes, and love unconditionally! Thus modern science demands and requires the connectedness expounded by spiritual traditions for millennia, and emphasizes the need for love. Go figure. Daniel DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
