Alan Watts Opens Up About Religion (thought provoking video)
Dorothy Shelton・12 minutes read
The Catholic Church compiled the Bible selecting Old Testament books at the Synod of Jamnia and New Testament books at the Synod of Rome. The speaker emphasizes divine inspiration in the Bible, criticizes institutionalized guilt in Christianity, and advocates for a more empowering interpretation promoting unity with the divine.
Insights
- The Catholic Church played a pivotal role in compiling and finalizing the books of the Bible, asserting authority in interpreting its contents.
- The speaker emphasizes the universal spiritual experiences shared by figures like Jesus and Buddha, advocating for a more inclusive and empowering interpretation of religious teachings.
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Recent questions
Who compiled the Bible and when?
The Catholic Church compiled the Bible around 100 A.D. for the Old Testament and in 382 A.D. for the New Testament.
What religions claim authority to interpret the Bible?
The Catholic Church, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, and Shinto claim authority to interpret the Bible.
What is the speaker's view on the Bible's inspiration?
The speaker believes the Bible is divinely inspired but acknowledges human influence in its transmission.
What common experiences does the speaker suggest among spiritual figures?
The speaker suggests a commonality in cosmic consciousness experiences among Jesus, Buddha, and other spiritual figures.
What does the speaker advocate for in churches?
The speaker advocates for churches to become centers of contemplation and for a deeper understanding of Christ as a great mystic promoting unity with the divine.
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"Catholic Church's Bible Interpretation and Cosmic Consciousness"
- The Bible was compiled by the Catholic Church, who selected the books of the Old Testament at the Synod of Jamnia around 100 A.D.
- The New Testament books were finalized by the Synod of Rome in 382 A.D., under Pope Damasus.
- The Catholic Church claims authority to interpret the Bible, similar to other religions like Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, and Shinto.
- The speaker believes the Bible is divinely inspired but acknowledges human influence in its transmission.
- The speaker compares the experiences of Jesus, Buddha, and other spiritual figures, suggesting a commonality in their cosmic consciousness experiences.
- The speaker criticizes the institutionalized guilt in Christianity, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and empowering interpretation of the Gospel.
- Jesus' message of realizing divine sonship and oneness with God is highlighted as the core of the Gospel.
- The speaker advocates for churches to become centers of contemplation and for a deeper understanding of Christ as a great mystic promoting unity with the divine.
