Do You Want The Truth? Alan Watts On Religion

A clarifying and powerful lecture from Alan Watts on Jesus and religion.
Original audio sourced from: Alan Watts, Behind the Image - Jesus, His Religion
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"Faith has no preconceptions; it is a plunge into the unknown. Belief clings, but faith lets go."
Alan Watts (1915 - 1973)
Speaker: Alan Watts (1915 - 1973)
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[@AL_THOMAS_777]

"I searched for God and found only myself. I searched for myself and found only God." (Rumi)

[@d1specdrifter]

God is a man created idea ,and used to control the masses of weak,needy,and mindless.

[@cavaturnagesh]

yes, this is the reality.

[@LuckyFlesh]

​@d1specdrifter lol. It's the weak, needy, and mindless that think their opinions are facts.

[@dann285]

"God is a man created idea" How do you know that?@@d1specdrifter

[@TZiehr]

This quote says it all. Thx for sharing.

[@jessicapatton2688]

I think Alan Watts is my all time favorite person!! He speaks in such a captivating way that is really thought provoking and engaging. I would have loved to meet him but wasn’t born till 79. I think he may have been gone by then but not sure.

[@kidphuture]

Yes, he died in '73 at age 58

[@jimmeryman4332]

saw him give a lecture in 1972 or early 1973 in Cambridge, Mass...it was great...then had the opportunity to take part in a private seminar with him with about a dozen other people over the weekend...very interesting, though I can't recall exactly what he said at this point (should have taken notes)...my main takeaway, however, was that I should study Zen, which I did for a number of years (and still do from time to time (as well as dipping into some of Alan's books or videos)...

[@jessicapatton2688]

@@kidphuture thank u for the info but can’t thumbs up cause he was a really special guy and I really wish I could have just listened to him….but then, I still can hear his wisdom so maybe it’s ok he isn’t still here in person.

[@kenhoyer8601]

Died on Mt. Tamalpias outside San Francisco .@@kidphuture

[@zandrokos]

stuff like this makes me so interested in seeing the evolution of what is considered the bible today. it was eye opening for me as a 20 year old in college when i took a class on the bible in my college and had a baptist minister essentially say the bible is mostly lies and spent the next semester explaining how and why. i wish more christians were capable of this introspection and criticism and doubt and were able to look at those around them and see them for who they really are. Not the enemy, not an abomination, not sinful. Just another person who likely wants the same thing they do. To be loved and to have a connection and to have a life that means something.

[@myronmire4463]

Nothing made that is not part of everything else, judgements are our decisions/desires, someone once said, he gives us everything, with an effort, it is ours. Leon da Vinci.

[@coolguy1127]

Took several classes in college about religions, the Bible, Islam, Judaism. Nothing makes you more of an atheist than when you actually look at the history, the what and the why and facts behind the religions. Common sense tells me that if some divine being was the one writing these books they’d be perfect, undeniable and not contradictory. Yet all we find in these religious texts is very much humanity at its worst- racism, sexism, anti-women, anti-gay. If there was an all loving divine being he or she certainly wouldn’t try to alienate a group with hate but bring humanity together.

[@zandrokos]

​ @coolguy1127 Someone on reddit posted this question about why God allows abuse like sexual abuse, physical abuse and such and one of the responses was because we have to suffer and be molded by our pain to be who God wants us to be. It is just absolutely batshit crazy. God is perfect because we must suffer to worship him and somehow HIS mistakes are our problem and we must bend to his will and abuse. It is insanity. I don't know how I hung on to Christianity as long as I did but now I am anything and everything else I can. All I know is if the Christian God is real and I go to hell for not putting up with his shit then so be it.

[@coolguy1127]

@@zandrokos yes the most ironic statement is God made us with all our flaws, knows everything that we will ever do before we were created and yet still punished us for eternity. So the being that created us flaws and knows we’re going to sin takes no responsibility? Why not just make us so we don’t make mistakes or umm not have created sin/hell?

[@zandrokos]

@@coolguy1127 i do believe there is something outside of us and beyond where we exist currently but it isn't an all knowing God.

[@TZiehr]

One of the churches biggest lies was telling the people they are separate from God. We are all Divine beings. Great video.

[@YessirPauly]

People turning away from God is what separates us from God. Its not the biggest lie... We are made in his image, we also have the power to change that image (freedom of choice) which you can chose to define as good or bad...

[@YOUARESOFT.]

very well said@@YessirPauly

[@mathgod]

Opinion…exactly @6:01

[@elliemadge2922]

We cannot be separate from God. It is through our perception that we are separate from God. When all beings realize and know in truth that there is no real separation in the Divine and all humans, we will not war or have hate amongst ourselves

[@TZiehr]

@@elliemadge2922 yes, we can not separate from who we already are.

[@dmackenzie3528]

“To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don't grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float.” ― Alan Watts

[@itsROMPERS...]

No, you swim. It's not the same as floating.

[@YOUARESOFT.]

yea because i def cant float, tried and failed@@itsROMPERS...

[@myronmire4463]

Go with the flow

[@joelmartindominguez8273]

If you swim you eventually get tired @@itsROMPERS...

[@itsROMPERS...]

@@joelmartindominguez8273 so what? Anyway, faith isn't floating, it's diving to the bottom because you have faith you can breathe down there.

[@RoyGazoff]

For me it's still hard to find someone who convey the most important messages clearer than Alan Watts did. A powerful son of God.

[@bajamcguide]

I could listen to Allen all day,

[@martinscrapp7166]

...and be none the wiser. I used to listen to him as well...the only thing that happens is a general rise in the feeling of hopelessness in your life, despair, and no hope. Life is a meaningless etc. Society tries to make sense of it with social rules, the social contract etc, but at the end of the day is it all pointless. Yeah, I believed those lies at one stage, until Jesus set me free from it all...I have hope, joy, love, meaning, that never goes away - that hole in my heart is permanently filled with His love. Sure, there are trials that come my way, and that is part of life - it's not all happy days and rainbows, but with Him, all things are possible. John 7:37 - _"If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water."_ - Jesus

[@DaHolyCanadian]

​@@martinscrapp7166Ah, it has yet to see

[@potzblitz49583]

@@martinscrapp7166 You believed "lies" and "found Jesus". Religions are the problem. But wait? How come there are so many? Aren't you lucky that you found the only TRUE religion? If there's 200 religions out there, I don't believe in 200 of them. You don't believe in 199. Good luck to you

[@user-nc4ck7ls9p]

👍​@@potzblitz49583

[@kitkat186]

I take my problems to God and doors open so I always manage to break through. I still had to do the work, struggle makes you stronger😊

[@jasonminor5817]

The most intelligent lecture I’ve ever heard, pure genius

[@mathgod]

Ever? Wow, really, ever???

[@dann285]

The first 1:30 is absurd. Ok, so is the rest of it.

[@Hattan-Otaibi]

@@dann285 How did you get the BuyBull?

[@redpillpusher]

hey if you send me $100k I will give you 5x that in return.

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

It's really not that profound. Christian apologists are far more profound if you would stop being so damned stubborn and egotistical.

[@NefariousMinds]

"Christianity institutionalized guilt" Man thats is accurate!!

[@tom-kz9pb]

It is ironic though that people who act like guilt-ridden, whipped dogs at the same time think they they are the greatest, who should be dominating the world.

[@NefariousMinds]

@@tom-kz9pb Same is true for people of most religions. This is what happens when you blindly accept someone else's interpretation.

[@elliemadge2922]

And guilt is a lie. Like shame or sin. Just a manufactured mandate of religion.

[@Dabhach1]

And your point would be?

[@antonius_006]

Speculative Philosophies are like that.

[@WesternOutpostDonVonFilms]

The wisdom contained in the Christian Bible is so profound, that I believe it is Divinely inspired. I don't think people could come up with it, because it is so strange and contrary to human nature.

[@captainmeow2771]

Intellectuals have a way of using cherry picked truths, with carefully worded conjecture in order to talk down to people. Its the same sort of pride that got lucifer kicked out of heaven, and how that same snake got Adam and Eve kicked out of the garden.

[@captainmeow2771]

Intellectuals have a way of using cherry picked truths, with carefully worded conjecture in order to talk down to people. His pride has blinded him.

[@manfubrusko]

Other videos I have seen of Watts are spot on. This however has some essential flaws. People know that something is fundamentally wrong with the church and Watts steps in, respected, smart sounding, as if he has studied Tao and Buhdda, and various sutras (as if we peasants have not). He offers a condescending view as if what you believe is stupid, but it's your choice to believe it. He stumbled on a truth, but only a partial truth which he masquerades as, in fact, the truth. If I hadn't met Yeshua I may have fallen for it. I agree with you captain.@@captainmeow2771

[@barrylyndongurley]

Your comment is the best example of psychological projection I've seen in quite a while.@@captainmeow2771

[@richNfit4life]

One can say the same for many spiritual texts. The Bhagavad Gita, The Vedas, The Upanishads, The Torah, The Quran, the Tao Te Ching, the Buddhist Sutras, The Agamas, The Tipitaka, The Tanakh, The Guru Granth Sahib, The Kojiki…

[@Al-cg9dq]

Amen! Jesus was never a god that came down to save us, but simply to tell us who we really are! God incarnate through us!

[@leehighland5435]

The bible says Jesus was sent to save us and he is the word of God and the word became flesh and the word of God, was God. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 1:1-14 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it. 6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God- 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

Rubbish. The trash bin of history has more profound FALSE insights than that.

[@El_Paracleto]

Interesting speculation, i see...

[@colindeer9657]

So beautifully and clearly explained. I am grateful for being shown this.

[@teresab2009]

Watts was so profound. I needed this reminder today. Thank you!

[@user-xw3ds7fs7n]

ditto

[@rudysocks2088]

I realize now the god's spark is inside you, and behold your body is the temple. And every man woman and child has the same flame, we are all equal no colour just oneness.

[@iraj.bolden2937]

Only if he knew how many lives he’s touched and how many eyes have been opened by his teachings!

[@ecerejo]

If you just knew how many private jets he has given to individuals reading his teachings to a bunch of people.

[@SittingWithIlluminedMasters]

​@@ecerejoEnvy is a killer....!!

[@Mrz-sb1hw]

Boring talk.

[@itsROMPERS...]

He knew. He was a rampant, chain-smoking, alcoholic nut, but fun at parties. He didn't believe any of this stuff, talking about it was his job.

[@YOUARESOFT.]

good for him if he was rich@@ecerejo

[@marioeid930]

This makes the most sense, I did a high dose of shrooms 5 g plus, and I remember distictly feeling this and that we are all eternal. I also dont understand why people go from bible thumpers to athiest. The real truth is we dont know. At the end of the day, it's a belief based on your experiences

[@user-ys6zf9dn9m]

Bible thumpers to atheists is due in part to the intelligent mind asking for clarification and understanding that there’s an exit point when presented with more nonsense than answers.

[@simontemplar3359]

No it isn't. Christianity has a basis in fact. The New Testament is an historically reliable document in which eye witnesses to the events it reports documented them within living memory of other eye witnesses. It makes very specific and accurate prophecies about specific events and although written by human hands, it claims Divine inspiration. We know a lot more than people want to admit. Saying we don't is an excuse really.

[@marioeid930]

@simontemplar3359 Maybe, I think the bible has a lot of truth in it, and I even believe Jesus was real(though we have no proof other than eye witness testimony. Religion is a business, tho, and you can't deny that. That's the part I have trouble with. Whose to say it wasn't manipulated for gains?

[@El_Paracleto]

@@marioeid930 The Holy Spirit is all the evidence you require, as He (God) guides you into ALL truth...Admittedly, this 'evidence' isn't the kind of evidence required by atheists or scientists, ie, empirically falsifiable evidence, but there are reasons for such...Only a fool would conclude that because science can't support or falsify the existence of God, then that is because 'there is no God'...Let God guide you...

[@mashumichelle]

In my opinion if what this fella is saying is too much of a leap right now in life then begin by practicing the action of acceptance. Put yourself in your shoes and practice more acceptance, compassion will come. ❤ Much love turtle doves ❤🧡💛💚💦💙💜

[@tyamada21]

A segment from 'Saved by the Light of the Buddha Within'... My new understandings of what many call 'God -The Holy Spirit' - resulting from some of the extraordinary ongoing after-effects relating to my NDE... Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what some scientists are now referring to as the unified field of consciousnesses. In other words, it’s the essence of all existence and non-existence - the ultimate creative force behind planets, stars, nebulae, people, animals, trees, fish, birds, and all phenomena, manifest or latent. All matter and intelligence are simply waves or ripples manifesting to and from this core source. Consciousness (enlightenment) is itself the actual creator of everything that exists now, ever existed in the past, or will exist in the future - right down to the minutest particles of dust - each being an individual ripple or wave. The big difference between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and most other conventional prayers is that instead of depending on a ‘middleman’ to connect us to our state of inner enlightenment, we’re able to do it ourselves. That’s because chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows us to tap directly into our enlightened state by way of this self-produced sound vibration. ‘Who or What Is God?’ If we compare the concept of God being a separate entity that is forever watching down on us, to the teachings of Nichiren, it makes more sense to me that the true omnipotence, omniscience and omnipresence of what most people perceive to be God, is the fantastic state of enlightenment that exists within each of us. Some say that God is an entity that’s beyond physical matter - I think that the vast amount of information continuously being conveyed via electromagnetic waves in today’s world gives us proof of how an invisible state of God could indeed exist. For example, it’s now widely known that specific data relayed by way of electromagnetic waves has the potential to help bring about extraordinary and powerful effects - including an instant global awareness of something or a mass emotional reaction. It’s also common knowledge that these invisible waves can easily be used to detonate a bomb or to enable NASA to control the movements of a robot as far away as the Moon or Mars - none of which is possible without a receiver to decode the information that’s being transmitted. Without the receiver, the data would remain impotent. In a very similar way, we need to have our own ‘receiver’ switched on so that we can activate a clear and precise understanding of our own life, all other life and what everything else in existence is. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day helps us to achieve this because it allows us to reach the core of our enlightenment and keep it switched on. That’s because Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what scientists now refer to as the unified field of consciousnesses. To break it down - Myoho represents the Law of manifestation and latency (Nature) and consists of two alternating states. For example, the state of Myo is where everything in life that’s not obvious to us exists - including our stored memories when we’re not thinking about them - our hidden potential and inner emotions whenever they’re dormant - our desires, our fears, our wisdom, happiness, karma - and more importantly, our enlightenment. The other state, ho, is where everything in Life exists whenever it becomes evident to us, such as when a thought pops up from within our memory - whenever we experience or express our emotions - or whenever a good or bad cause manifests as an effect from our karma. When anything becomes apparent, it merely means that it’s come out of the state of Myo (dormancy/latency) and into a state of ho (manifestation). It’s the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, being awake or asleep, or knowing and not knowing. The second law - Renge - Ren meaning cause and ge meaning effect, governs and controls the functions of Myoho - these two laws of Myoho and Renge, not only function together simultaneously but also underlies all spiritual and physical existence. The final and third part of the tri-combination - Kyo, is the Law that allows Myoho to integrate with Renge - or vice versa. It’s the great, invisible thread of energy that fuses and connects all Life and matter - as well as the past, present and future. It’s also sometimes termed the Universal Law of Communication - perhaps it could even be compared with the string theory that many scientists now suspect exists. Just as the cells in our body, our thoughts, feelings and everything else is continually fluctuating within us - all that exists in the world around us and beyond is also in a constant state of flux - constantly controlled by these three fundamental laws. In fact, more things are going back and forth between the two states of Myo and ho in a single moment than it would ever be possible to calculate or describe. And it doesn’t matter how big or small, famous or trivial anything or anyone may appear to be, everything that’s ever existed in the past, exists now or will exist in the future, exists only because of the workings of the Laws ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ - the basis of the four fundamental forces, and if they didn’t function, neither we nor anything else could go on existing. That’s because all forms of existence, including the seasons, day, night, birth, death and so on, are moving forward in an ongoing flow of continuation - rhythmically reverting back and forth between the two fundamental states of Myo and ho in absolute accordance with Renge - and by way of Kyo. Even stars are dying and being reborn under the workings of what the combination ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ represents. Nam, or Namu - which mean the same thing, are vibrational passwords or keys that allow us to reach deep into our life and fuse with or become one with ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’. On a more personal level, nothing ever happens by chance or coincidence, it’s the causes that we’ve made in our past, or are presently making, that determine how these laws function uniquely in each of our lives - as well as the environment from moment to moment. By facing east, in harmony with the direction that the Earth is spinning, and chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo for a minimum of, let’s say, ten minutes daily to start with, any of us can experience actual proof of its positive effects in our lives - even if it only makes us feel good on the inside, there will be a definite positive effect. That’s because we’re able to pierce through the thickest layers of our karma and activate our inherent Buddha Nature (our enlightened state). By so doing, we’re then able to bring forth the wisdom and good fortune that we need to challenge, overcome and change our adverse circumstances - turn them into positive ones - or manifest and gain even greater fulfilment in our daily lives from our accumulated good karma. This also allows us to bring forth the wisdom that can free us from the ignorance and stupidity that’s preventing us from accepting and being proud of the person that we indeed are - regardless of our race, colour, gender or sexuality. We’re also able to see and understand our circumstances and the environment far more clearly, as well as attract and connect with any needed external beneficial forces and situations. As I’ve already mentioned, everything is subject to the law of Cause and Effect - the ‘actual-proof-strength’ resulting from chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo always depends on our determination, sincerity and dedication. For example, the levels of difference could be compared to making a sound on a piano, creating a melody, producing a great song, and so on. Something else that’s very important to always respect and acknowledge is that the Law (or if you prefer God) is in everyone and everything. NB: There are frightening and disturbing sounds, and there are tranquil and relaxing sounds. It’s the emotional result of any noise or sound that can trigger off a mood or even instantly change one. When chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day, we are producing a sound vibration that’s the password to our true inner-self - this soon becomes apparent when you start reassessing your views on various things - such as your fears and desires etc. The best way to get the desired result when chanting is not to view things conventionally - rather than reaching out to an external source, we need to reach into our own lives and bring our needs and desires to fruition from within - including the good fortune and strength to achieve any help that we may need. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo also reaches out externally and draws us towards, or draws towards us, what we need to make us happy from our environment. For example, it helps us to be in the right place at the right time - to make better choices and decisions and so forth. We need to think of it as a seed within us that we’re watering and bringing sunshine to for it to grow, blossom and bring forth fruit or flowers. It’s also important to understand that everything we need in life, including the answer to every question and the potential to achieve every dream, already exists within us.

[@yoyo-wr9ep]

A little more info would be good🙏

[@stephencampbell2018]

Man oh man aren't we all so blessed to be surrounded by so many people that offer us their version of truth.

[@davidgood7621]

One day we will know the truth. And I believe it will be Jesus who will show it to me. Somehow I dont think Allan will be around on that day. He might be busy suffering somewhere. But I hope not.

[@Thecsyu]

it is through this man I discovered the nature of reality, the wisdom in it, where we're all in it, that has nothing in it!

[@mr.whisper3338]

"Christianity institutionalized guilt as a virtue." This hit home. You are constantly feeling guilty of your sins and sinful thoughts. You constantly feel judged by God. It's maddening. Like Dr. Watts, I believe in a universal force (God), but I don't believe anyone is aware of its true identity.

[@leehighland5435]

You feel guilty, because you are being convicted of your guilt. Romans 2:15 They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.) The bible makes it plain Jesus is God, there is no room for doubt, who Jesus is.

[@mr.whisper3338]

@@leehighland5435 Believe what you wish, brother. For I will do the same.

[@leehighland5435]

@@mr.whisper3338 Of course has you can do. I wish you well.

[@mr.whisper3338]

@@leehighland5435 You as well.

[@andrea3859]

Christian guilt especially when wanting to help the world, look at the mess where in , in the west. All religions are controlled by man

[@leroycortes8236]

Mr Watts I hope I get to meet you on the other side whatever it is I know you're still alive speaking truth thank you for what you spoke and what I heard today you have blessed my life sir rip

[@blue-ck9ns]

I heard that he reincarnated on Jupiter

[@d.sfilms7677]

Alan Watts truly knew so much. Far more educational than stuff i learned in school

[@MrPHIGGS2]

How do you know all of what he is saying is true?

[@d.sfilms7677]

@@MrPHIGGS2 because it's not something I need to test. It's something I feel. Maybe those ideas arn't what there were going for when they first put the Bible together, but that's Watts' interpretation, and he way of telling us we are all as special as Jesus, which strongly feel to be true. Even if you still disagree with me and Watts after all this, it educates you about Alan Watts' and the likes perspective on the matter, which gets severely overlooked when religion is studied in schools.

[@zandrokos]

@@MrPHIGGS2 i am not who you asked this question but i can answer it. lived experence. that is how i know it is true.

[@nightmare733]

And i have been in nightmare all my life.

[@YOUARESOFT.]

you are dont before you even start, you can do better than that, i can explain@@nightmare733

[@robynlinquist7239]

Written by people for people. Humans love a good fairytale.

[@rosebudadkins6803]

And a huge money maker for the few 1%. The ministers will take your last penny. Look how they live. Stop giving your hard earned money away.

[@jameswilliamson288]

truth in christ 1611 why is it important just watch pleaz

[@Flo1918]

​@@rosebudadkins6803 you are so right..when I was a child..I didn't understand why the priests would visit every family and ask, those poor families of 12 and more children, for money...they had to pay their dues...I would ask...why ? When the families had a hard time to even eat...some were richer..but the nuns and priests had plenty of food..they had wood, from the farmers, to heat their homes ...I saw some terrible beatings done to children by these supposedly loving people... No..I am so done with any religion...and help people who need it and give to them because nobody from their church will..

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

​@@Flo1918You're making a fatal mistake. Don't let the actions of mortal men cause you to turn the other way. The Book is what it's about. Jesus is what it's about. All of the mono faiths acknowledge his existence. Many scientists and skeptics have attempted to DISPROVE the existence of Christ and were astonished when they concluded that he did in fact EXIST--no doubt. No one has disproven God. It's impossible. God isn't held by our Earthly laws. He operates outside of those laws. Any knowledge we could could attain by definition can not disprove God because we are mere humans. Our means can not disprove something that exists outside of our existence. Please, keep seeking. I pray for you.

[@mackthenight]

My biggest question is if the Bible is the devine word of God who or what gave mere mortal man the authority to edit/omit any part(s) just because it didn't fit into their ideology?

[@dann285]

What do you mean by that?

[@denisemcdougal6445]

Thank you!!! Agreed

[@theflyingdutchguy9870]

its because when we read the bible it becomes painfully clear its not devinely inspired but a product of the time. with how much it has wrong. wich would not be the case if it was inspired by an all knowing all powerful God. so because of that they have to edit and use mentall gymnastics to somehow still believe its the word of God. its where cognetive dissonense comes in. ignoring the real world so they can believe fiction.its why so many reject science. but when you ask them about it, they dont even know the science they reject. showing they dont really care about the truth. amd showing they will do anything to keep their faith.

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

It's not edited. It's translated. Any inconsistencies don't change the message of any other the book. The Bible is incredible. It really is. Historians are in awe of how cohesive and influential the Bible is. Many of them set out with the goal of disproving the Bible, only to be shocked when they realized it was TRUE. Please dig deeper. Challenge your assumptions.

[@blue-ck9ns]

@@AuraysTimelessChannel you’re about as brainwashed as they come

[@timbeck6726]

I Love Alan. His words/wisdom helped me on a(the) path to...understanding that lead to me working to "knowledge". He was but a stepping stone(especially in a short attentionspan age), he Knew That. IMPORTANT to remember...he drank a quart a day...he died at 58yrs. Sad. Use his wisdom(???), it was a different wild time when he was growing. Do Better. Peace xo

[@westlisbon6307]

May you feel loved while reading this ❤

[@ramiworkstation]

Thank you very much Alan Watts ❤

[@smonaful]

A.W. a son of God, a messenger of God. Thank you eternally 🙏

[@m.a.augustineaugustine6775]

SIR, YOU HAVE GOT IT ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!

[@austin-91]

He has got it absolutely wrong

[@ToddRock16]

"Everyone's lookin' for God.. God is you." -J. Lennon

[@El_Paracleto]

Lovely guy john, but he didn't know everything...

[@KevinPerez-ct9jn]

ENLIGHTMENT = COSMIC CONSCIOUNESS IT WILL HIT YOU🧘‍♂️🤫

[@El_Paracleto]

U missed 'EN' out...

[@Redstar-f4e]

I want truth and found truth I was searching for after 41 years. (65) I was skeptical of religion trying to convince me of what truth is and should believe in, while not showing and convincing me, this truth was worthy of me believing in. If you're going to convince me of something. You better, had come better prepared!

[@MidniteClubII]

interestingly, i came to that conclusion 20 years ago.. when I deprogrammed myself from the catholic church, Christianity and from.. Jesus. I am at Peace.

[@errickflesch5565]

Until the ground shakes from under your feet and it's out of your...um...control. Good luck.

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

You put your trust in man?

[@blue-ck9ns]

@@AuraysTimelessChannel you are putting your trust in man by allowing that fictional book to brainwash you. You are lost and in too deep, that book makes you mentally ill

[@austin-91]

😂😂 it's interesting even after you put Jesus out of your life, you still have not figured out how not to die. That's one of the proofs that you are still under Jesus' control. Just sturbonness is disturbing you. Return to God you will be more peaceful than without Him.

[@1210CM]

Excellent talk. It really puts the Christian Church to shame.

[@lisayoder5686]

I only learned of Alan Watts recently thru the wonderful creator of 'After Skool' videos, and I owe him a debt of gratitude. This man is so spiritually right on that it is almost too much for my tiny brain to take in and I am saddened that I did not know of him while he was still on this plane. Thanks for sharing his words and thanks for appearing in my 'recommended' list.

[@freespirit369-nb4jf]

I don't believe in religions. Religion should be singular. Because no one really knows anything! What is important is knowing the gift of being blessed with the divine spirit. Feeling the spirit lives in your heart. Feeling the deep inner love and then knowing you are love and light. That Love and light is our only purpose. Most everyone is disconnected from their hearts and that is sad. Stop conforming and connect with the divine spirit. ASAP Praise Yahweh!

[@dann285]

"Because no one really knows anything!" ANNNNND you know that? Then you contradict yourself by stating what is important to know."What is important is knowing the gift of being blessed with the divine spirit. "

[@freespirit369-nb4jf]

@@dann285 ok Thanks for pointing that out.

[@freespirit369-nb4jf]

@@dann285 I feel I don't know

[@dann285]

Do you know that you feel? See the contradiction?? So not trying to be combative . People like watts said can have their opinions on anything, that is true I just think they should be coherant. I find when they are not most likely they are not true. Would not your claim be a statement on what you think is true?@@freespirit369-nb4jf

[@RealityRenegade-bv2ww]

​@@freespirit369-nb4jfThat's because you don't, neither do I.

[@bishikon]

Prescribed by Alan Watts: The Tibetan book of the dead Upanishads Diamond Sutra I Ching Tao Te Ching (Lao Tzu)

[@leigh7507]

surprised he didnt recommend the bible and koran as well

[@jakea3950]

​@leigh7507 its because he wasn't recommending anyone to read them. He was using them as a point of reference. He's stating jesus only had the bible as a point of reference at the time, one source. Maybe the kuran too but not these others.

[@bsr8255]

The main reason for believing GOD, we feel we are weak and pushed by many forces which we don't have control or power to go head on. So we turn towards HIM so that either we can overcome or get over the challenge.

[@dann285]

The main reason for believing in God is God must be.

[@CorePathway]

We believe in God because we learn we cannot trust our ego.

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

We are weak. It takes but a slice to the jugular and it's all over. Our minds are manipulatable and our hearts are dark. Why is it so easy to fulfill our desires yet so hard to give earnestly and sacrifice for others? We are fallen.

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

​@@CorePathway Ego is the seed of Satan

[@emilysevastou5075]

A very nice documentary i liked it so much because you are not brain washed person ! Let me tell you that God has 8 billion ways to find us or for us to find Him even in the midle of the ocean or the midle of the desert!God is everything and every where!

[@El_Paracleto]

@Here, there and everywhere...

[@kathleenwharton2139]

God and Jesus Are Love and Peace. There is Nothing in this world more important than Love and Peace! Lord..Please Bless us All..EveryOne! 😊❤

[@Owlshadow.]

You're mentally ill

[@itsROMPERS...]

Love and peace exist by themselves. There is no need to invent something else, or synonyms. If you say God and Jesus are love and peace then you are saying that what you want is love and peace, and if you have those you have no need for God and Jesus.

[@Ex_christian]

How can they be peace and love when the Bible shows they are hateful? And there is no peace among Christians…. Again, all they show is hate and lies….. There is NO HATE like Christian love! People are better away from religion and religious bigots. You don’t need your make believe lies to lead a good life!

[@zandrokos]

I would love to have had a chance to have a beer with this man and just talk to him.

[@vuho2075]

I rather just have the beer and skip the clown

[@emykus7717]

It trully baffles me to what extend certain people go to justify their beliefs and to enforce them on others with hate and malevolence. I share your desire to speak with such a wise man zandrokos but sadly we are a few decades late. Pay no mind to the hateful comments, for they are souls struggling with letting go of what they've been indoctrinated to believe.

[@itsROMPERS...]

Watts never had just one beer, and if you wanted to talk about this stuff, he would charge you. This stuff was his gig, his schtick. He didn't believe it.

[@YOUARESOFT.]

so you are saying he spent his life chasing a hoax@@itsROMPERS...

[@bishikon]

damn watts did well with this talk, thanks for sharing

[@TheLeoPoint]

:) beautiful lecture, it's just about oneself, just don't be anything but oneself you are the way n lights itself,not outside miracle object or things , no need to follow anyone won't goin to help anyone,. Preach oneself be human that's it don't worry about god no need of hustle or you ll tired n lost confused ll tired ,. U r the 1

[@michaelelliott1212]

People create God in each person's own image. Thus the great I AM.

[@Ninthxotic]

Thank you for the 100 ad and the additional information about Jamia - I’m doing something on the Secret History of the Mongols, and I need this infromation.

[@benevolutionary]

this channel continues to fill me with wonder. i cry every single time i watch this video.

[@WenceslausMuenyi]

Your videos are always so wonderful! Thank you for your work.

[@jakea3950]

Super generous mate. Thanks for contributing on behalf of yourself and us ❤

[@stacy3531]

Christianity institutionalized guilt as a virtue…. That’s a powerful statement.

[@mojesus680]

Nature is the Truth visable invisible 👑🙌

[@Sp1989-cz5df]

I look around and see the beauty in all the natural world and think how could there not be something bigger than us? Our egos are in the way of the truth.

[@Ex_christian]

There is NO HATE like Christian love!

[@errickflesch5565]

You spelled Islam wrong.

[@valerydesire4515]

To love is to hate

[@leehighland5435]

The truth is love and it can hurt, I guess some see that has hate.

[@valerydesire4515]

@@leehighland5435 yes that is so true that’s why it’s not always easy to tell the truth

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

Name is ex-Christian. Is this what you do? Ironically, your dedication to trashing Christ only shows that there's something to his existence. If he doesn't exist, why do this?

[@KvaedTV]

The Truth is Honesty.

[@mikecarmean1676]

I've always loved Alan Watts wisdom and take on things. I do think there is much value in the Bible a lot actually as there is in so many texts including the ones he mentioned. If you notice there are so many parallels between all these texts. I think one of our greatest fallacies is to think of Jesus Christ as a man rather than an embodiment of God or the Creator, which is us! Alan watts has said it himself, we're all God but we're pretending we're not 🙏

[@tonywebb110]

Jesus is the wat the truth and the life abundantly

[@user-hb5un4qy8z]

I am all new to this and this guy is fuckn amazing. I could listen and take note of everything he could be the god and way not .

[@mikebrunt4099]

Love this thank you 🙏🏼

[@tonymontanez944]

So if you do atrocities don't feel guilty? Then how do you learn from your mistakes? Are you perfect? Didn't guilt help Buda abandon palaces for a tree? Guilt is necessary for change if not you wouldn't know you were wrong and on the wrong path. It is an emotion that branches into shame and several other emotions that help you not to do it again.

[@63Bloke]

Jesus wasn't our "saviour" jesus taught that we are ALL our own saviours when we self realise that "I am God"

[@yoyo-wr9ep]

Thats sounds pretty.good 🙏

[@blessingcristobal2278]

You hit the point

[@leehighland5435]

Where does Jesus teach that, what verse?

[@63Bloke]

@@leehighland5435 greater works than these... I and the "father" are one.. Where I am so shall ye be also... The kingdom of God is within.... I'll throw it back at you.. where does Yeshua say "I Yeshua Ben Joseph am your one and only saviour"? What was he referring to in the poorly translated "Nobody comes to the father "but" by me"? Did he mean him personally or was he referring to the "me" within all of us. The "God self" Yeshua was an example to us but its up to us to open to our God self and "save" ourselves. That is what he was teaching through his example. Its only religion that tells us we are less than God. But that's a man made control concept and has nothing to do with what Yeshua was actually teaching us. Men altered the sayings of Yeshua to fit their agendas. They threw a lot of things out of the Bible too because they would have meant the masses might become self empowered rather than manipulated through fear to financially support corrupt religion. The facts are all there.but you need to be prepared to let go all you "think" you know first.

[@A7Xgaz18]

No, god only died on the cross to let people enter heaven, not like that's a big deal (sacarsm)

[@user-hb5un4qy8z]

U make me feel better i love you always

[@CrescentWaveProductions]

Practicing the truth is the path to follow Christ. Relating to others honestly is the means.

[@Wagnar6000]

I dont believe in a god or higher power but Iove Alan’s thought experiments and thoughtful interpretations of religion

[@fragallo1188]

"and you can take it or leave it"

[@user-dy4ik3bs9d]

Yes I want the truth Jesus said I am the way the TRUTH and the life. If u have Jesus you have the TRUTH

[@robp7132]

Imagine if he did write his own type of religious book.. I would have turned to Wattsism.

[@user-zc5it5fx3w]

He came to me in a dream. Before that I can I wasn't a believer or disbeliever, I simple thought there is know way you can know what the truth really is. In the dream he embraced me, and I know you're saying it was just a dream, but it wasn't just a dream. He showed me unconditional love and forgiveness.

[@blue-ck9ns]

Who is this “he”??? God is not a man or not one man. God is the universe and all living things on it. The one consciousness. You are God yourself.

[@user-zc5it5fx3w]

@@blue-ck9ns this was the bible version of Christ.

[@patriciastaton6182]

Very intelligent man 💙

[@PerkeleestiKanaras]

The bias in the title of this video is: Christianity=Religion. There obviously are other religions. I understand the point he makes concerning Christianity though and it was well made.

[@danbygrave2652]

I'm with that 💯 👊 love over fear

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

So, you believe in God? There is nothing to fear with God. Only God. Jesus IS LOVE.

[@danbygrave2652]

I don't believe in anything that I'm being told to believe. And what do you mean there's no fear if you don't get on your knees and repent and get on the right side of god you go to he'll and what God there's loads of God's. They control both sides of everything who ever they are or what ever they are. The trick is to see through the illusion use the tools that we was born with walk the narrow path have faith in yourself to do the right thing we all have to learn by our mistakes. But we all know what wrong and right is good or bad and you have a choice I wish no harm injury loss to anyone and il speak what I know is truth I will not follow or believe its why we are in this mess

[@jaybhavani8416]

We expect discussion on Theoretical and Practical Spiritual science and philosophy of Christian for Self realisation , iternal spiritual awareness , peaceful life and Peaceful bright future of human and world . ❤

[@lagcossy7354]

Religion conflict divide nothing more nothing less

[@jcharmony2011]

“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear."

[@educationalramblings6826]

I always felt it was such a destructive teaching to tell people that if something good happened to them, they must give all thanks to god, but if they screw up... it's all their fault. Tough to have positive self-esteem with those rules.

[@valerydesire4515]

It’s cause people and Society have a habit of doing the Opposite cursing and blaming god whenever something bad happens and taking all the glory and credit when something good happens or they are made successful

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

You're ego gets in the way. You refuse to submit to a higher power. It's so hard to give thanks to God because human EGO wants all the glory. Our glory is in Heaven--not on this pathetic rock ruled by evil. God's glory is for all-time.

[@blue-ck9ns]

@@AuraysTimelessChannel heaven is an imaginary place. And god is an imaginary being. You are god. I am god. Read between the lines. Maybe psychedelics would help you understand.

[@Livingthedream333]

Alan would’ve been fun to argue with and even more fun to agree with. I’m thankful for these recordings. I am the captain of my ship but I didn’t create the stars that guide me. Alan was always so close to the whole truth.

[@Catmandude]

My path to agnostic/atheism began in college. It wasn't an immediate reckoning,it was one of those back burner stewing in your subconscious things It was an English professor. He was quoting from the Bible where it says that man was created in the image of God . He said something along the lines of if man was created in the image of God, why does God need a hand or a foot? You religious folks think about that honestly. Don't brush it under the rug. It is an honest question. I would like to meet a religious person that has an honest answer that isn't bullsh*t.

[@datwistyman]

How does god write a book to himself when he is apart of everything we are a part of god like every thought we think is a part of us every sound taste touch sight emotion is coming from us only to be acknowledged by us in some way or another and we have no control of what comes from our minds, we can only say, that based on my experience this is what i am going to think about this thing that come from me. We can write a journal of what is, but what is has already happened and it means nothing because we are no longer there. Today we have a new point of view for the moment's we are living or looking, tomorrow we won't agree with yesterday. Nothing is good or bad and never can be good or bad because there is no solid set of rules to live by, only opinions of right and wrong. It's not wrong its not right it just is as it is and thats all it is.

[@dann285]

So what you just claimed is not right???????

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

We aren't a part of God. We are a part of His Kingdom.

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

There are no facts! But that claim in itself claims to be a fact. See what you've done? Your brain fell out.

[@sheilastutz6436]

Watts, good ol stand by ❤

[@rogerlin9602]

5:30 We are all incarnation of God (or Brahman/Actor). Jesus is a human being who has a colossal cosmic conscious experience. I am an expression of the eternal. I no longer feel the boundary between what I do and what happens to me (acceptance and surrender). 🌹🚀🤩💖🌱🚀🐧🍒 Everything is my doing like my breathing. There is no longer a separate you. It is one great happening. You see the divine in everyone else's eyes. ⚘🚀⛳💝🤠🍁🤠💰🌟 8:52 If you pedestalize Jesus, you strangle the gospel at birth. Churches institutionalize guilt as a virtue. Be still, and know I AM God. Thanks Alan. 17 October 2023.😂🦅😂💖🤠✔🍒🌟

[@cecilcharlesofficial]

our collective illusion is that of choice

[@rogerlin9602]

@@cecilcharlesofficial If we raise our own vibration, we will meet collective consciousness at higher level as well. Everyone we meet will be more conscious. 17 October 2023.🌹🦅🍁🕰🌟😇🌱

[@zandrokos]

This is more or less where I am. I do have brief moments where I feel like I will be struck by lightening for even thinking that I share consciousness with a higher being much less even be part of that being but those moments are happening way less now.

[@rogerlin9602]

@@zandrokos Join the godly club. Unless we re-member who we truly are, and consciously rejoin the membership of God, we will spend a lifetime in impossible guilt, debilitating separation, and unbearable cross. Jesus emphasizes that not one lost sheep will be allowed to remain lost, and not one prodigal son will be kept from coming home. What is Jesus saying? God is whole, without separation. Every sheep and prodigal son is part of God. Hence everyone must remember his own godly identity (homecoming). The prodigal son only has to decide to come home when his father notices his homecoming. No need to jump through hoops to earn forgiveness! Luke 15:18-20 New King James Version 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you, 19 and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.” ’ 20 “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. 19 October 2023.🐧🍮😇🎯🍁✔🕰🏘💖

[@leehighland5435]

@@rogerlin9602 Lifetime, you mean eternity in hell, surely?

[@kbeautician]

WOW conTEMPLate at the temple. BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD

[@Lesser302]

Put into words 😂 the answer to 42😂 21 = a role of a dice All opposites add up to 7 Must be two throws maybe😂❤ 5:57 yes with in 👁 easy seen the key 🎉 it’s in his work ❤ peace be with you sir 👣

[@y66502]

woah.! im too high for this

[@davidwood2387]

Do the words give you comfort when you read them ? If you find the words good. , follow them.

[@DesertDog8989]

forget to remember

[@phillipthomas1379]

Amazing speech. I'm blown away.

[@mikebrown9850]

God reveals Himself to those He is working with. He cut man off from the Holy Spirit in the beginning when He drove out Adam and Eve from the garden. Watts is a philosopher who grasped for meaning and was never satisfied with what he was able to find. Billions are in the same state. He will be resurrected in the 2nd resurrection when the Holy Spirit will be available to all. “The apostles didn’t quite get the point” but Alan Watts does? That statement reveals his entire philosophy!

[@LawrenceCaldwellAuthor]

No he did not. God tells Moses that he put the spirit on him, and then does so to seventy elders of the Israelites chosen by Moses.

[@mikebrown9850]

@@LawrenceCaldwellAuthor You are correct. God chooses those He reveals Himself to. Moses was not seeking God. God revealed Himself to Moses.(Exodus 3). God chose the disciples to follow Christ (John 15:16) and God also chooses everyone He brings to Christ(John 6:44). Paul was not seeking God but He chose Paul as well(Acts 9:3-6). The prerogative is never with man, it’s always with God(Jude 1). My comment did need clarification, thanks for pointing that out!

[@panagiotiskarnezis764]

We had the division of Churches at 1009AC so there were no "Catholics" at 380 as the video says. Church was one and Orthodox. It's a nice story behind the chapters that comprise the New Testament. Wish the new year finds all people a peaceful and healthy state

[@lalouloune6156]

Who wrote the Bible? Do you know?

[@Exiled35]

@@lalouloune6156 Christian theology is limited agnostic. We know only in part. But what we know is necessary and sufficient for know God, self, and world. While Watts is wise, he too is limited. As for who wrote the Bible: we know quite a bit. As for bible writers not knowing other religions like Brahman is just old understandings of the ancients. There was far more cultural exchange in the ancient world that old Alan even doesn’t understand. Yet, in his class who for their first time touched eastern philosophy, thinks it is new insight. All he is saying is of Jesus is looking into the well of history, seeing his own face, and declaring “I see the Truth”

[@pamelag7553]

Jesus is a Person, not a religion. Religion is always man made. Jesus said, love God, love others. The Holy Spirit spoke the Bible, and man transcribed it onto paper. God can do stuff like that. We say God doesn't communicate with humanity and when He does, we throw stones. Jesus is the way, truth and life. God loves you. John 3:16.

[@dann285]

Ok , got it. Coming to a point of "Cosmic Consciousnesses " means you are at liberty to do anything you want. Hmmm, question: " Since inspiration always comes through a human vehicle it is liable to be distorded by that vehicle" does that inlcude Alan Watts?? Im certain it does.

[@freespirit369-nb4jf]

I know lots of miserable wealthy people! Learn to be happy with nothing. Then you are rich!

[@bobwoolerOriGinal]

Some elaboration on who/how/when the catholic church wrote the books of the New Testament would be appreciated 0:10

[@EmeraldFalcon777]

The Christ(Christos) lies within you ALL. Once recognized everything is a mirroring reflection of yourself and Loved🙏🏻

[@itsROMPERS...]

Btw, a few centuries ago this comment would have gotten you burnt at the stake for heresy.

[@EmeraldFalcon777]

I have no fear for it is a reef upon the currency of Love and innstanding that we are ALL mirroring reflections of each other ♀️

[@itsROMPERS...]

@@EmeraldFalcon777 lol

[@Ex_christian]

There is NO HATE like Christian love!

[@El_Paracleto]

@@Ex_christian Hey, sounds like you've had a bad experience/s, but you cannot lay that claim at the feet of every Christian that has ever lived, that's clearly silly, but understandable if you've personally experienced what you regard as 'unloving Christians' and you still have unprocessed anger...Working on releasing such safely will change your mindset and you will realise that anger and hurt can sometimes make us generalise it to 'all', when the reality is somewhat different......Those atheist Russians sure liked to 'love', huh???...I wish you well...Peace...

[@IoanStef]

Truth is Truth!!

[@residuejunkie4321]

*I wouldn't walk across the street to hear what Watts has to say.*

[@deprogrammershepherd1234]

.

[@ItsWhat__]

Do you run instead ?

[@deprogrammershepherd1234]

@@ItsWhat__ You're soooo clever, no wonder you have zero followers in nine years.

[@itsROMPERS...]

I would. He was a very entertaining speaker even though it was basically his life-long avocation to just learn and spew absolute mystical nonsense. What could possibly be more meaningless than "I am God"? People are just desperate to hear nonsense like this, that's why there are so many Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and every other kind of supernatural nonsense that all completely cancel each other out. Spiritual belief is a vestige of our transition to intellect from being animals that will imprison us in this spot until we overcome it. All the great spiritual traditions are thousands of years old, we can't get away from them, they were formed when we knew basically nothing about the world and the universe, and now we are prisoners of them.

[@ItsWhat__]

@@itsROMPERS... Definitely agree with people being prisoners of those traditions…

[@BreathLife777]

Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand.

[@Jigagots]

Obviously don’t understand Alan Watts

[@clivehalpennyireland]

Wow the end just blew my mind wow 😲 amazing totally blew my mind

[@sirguy6678]

The Bible is real- it says so in the Bible 😊

[@kravenmoorehead7927]

I AM is the name of the Lord forever. I and the father am one. The kingdom of the Lord is within you. All things are possible through God. We were created in the image and likeness of God.

[@abgzulkifli]

I have learned about it... More than you know

[@sheilastutz6436]

So wise, rip❤

[@cecilcharlesofficial]

Any inkling of "I am God" will always become "I am great and powerful and beyond reproach" (ego) as long as you think that you're the chooser. But you're not the chooser. This is what none of us wants to admit. You don't choose what you prefer, nor what thoughts come into your head, nor how you feel about those thoughts, nor what you'll think of next. As Watts says, "You don't choose your thoughts. You don't choose your feelings." And in conversation with Elliot Mintz he says it plainly: "Neither fate, nor free will." There's no such thing as choice. Yes, we learn. But no, we never escape our conscience, even if it's opaque or wrong, sometimes. We never escape our own judgment. Because there's NO CHOICE. But not just no choice for humans. How would God choose anything? By going "Mmhmm, yes this feels BEST!" But did God choose that thing XYZ to feel best to Him? Or is it just 'best?' See it yet? It doesn't mean there's no meaning. It means there's no choice. So be honest with yourself and your ego. Ego exists but also it doesn't. It's part of the show. Because the secret is that ego = belief in choice. We think we choose and thus we must overly justify our choices, even the wrong ones, to protect that little vulnerable thing we think is 'I' choosing. See that there's no choice. At all. Even in where your eyes move. See that there's no choice, and thus it's not up to you at all if you wake up. See that there's no choice AND YET THERE'S STILL MEANING. This is the opposite of nihilism. This is faith.

[@microcosm8]

So in what do you believe?