Posted by Philip St. Romain on September 15, 19100 at 07:10:22:
In Reply to: Re: Wilberish Posting-A Meta-Ethic from Complexity Theory posted by johnboy on September 14, 19100 at 16:08:09:
: in that brief moment, there is NO theodicy *problem* and Julian of Norwich echoes in my be-ing
Yes. No theodicy problem is one certain outcome of unity consciousness. Things are as they are, and that is simply a fact. Movement toward balance or higher order requires a response, and this suggests itself spontanteously in the will without reflection on moral principles. I'm sure that character development plays a role in determining what is spontaneously suggested, however, so I certainly wouldn't want to rule out the important of moral development. But reflective moral consideration and theodical questions do not arise in unity, for the mind is silent--mostly! : )
Dual mystical experiences are surely "first class," however, and not inferior in any way to unity consciousness. Without dual experiences, we would not know that we are real, individual, and beloved.
I think both happen because reality is simultaneously not-one, not-two.
And now I've used up all the energy obtained from my Cracklin' Oat Bran, so I shall stop here and go on to tanya's easy question in Open Forum about Hell.
Namaste,
Phil, O.M.