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The problem of Dogma

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Dogma is created by man, as a collection of precepts and practices, useful to help people find their true place within Reality. "Know thyself", and "The truth will set you free" are pointers to this end.

The point of studying dogma is not to know what it states, but to be transformed by it (from fragmentation and anxiety, to wholeness and peace). Normal, literal meanings of dogma, if held as ends in themselves, can actually harm a person- that person may move further from transformation, by becoming trapped in self-righteousness.

Reality is fluid, not available for synthesis. 'The eternal Tao cannot be spoken' [Tao te Ching].

A person can't be transformed, unless that person 'repents' (using traditional Christian language.) When self-focused will is discarded the transformation can take place...it can happen without any knowledge of dogma!

Matthew

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