Posted by Phil on January 30, 1999 at 17:53:46:
In Reply to: On Compassion, Solidarity & Interreligious Dialogue posted by Johnboy on January 25, 1999 at 14:28:51:
>Hi John,
>
>Plenty of good food for thought. As usual, there are many perceptive gems
>of wisdom in your sharing. Thank you.
>
>The one part that I view somewhat differently is your ending. I don't think
>seeking liberation for oneself needs be justified "for the sake of the
>other." Because of the deep, fundamental unity of this race with one
>another, God, and creation, whenever one of us becomes more liberated, all
>of us benefit (unfortunately, the converse is also true). The more
>liberated I become, the more compassionate I become as well, which enables
>me to respond to the other more lovingly.
>
>"Seek first the reign of God," said the Lord. It is a good and holy thing
>to place one's growth as the highest priority. If it is truly spiritual
>growth that is happening, it won't produce self-centered results.
>
>Peace, good friend!
>
>Phil