So very much enjoyed this talk. It’s unfortunate. We didn’t let him continue to unpack the. “Ecology of practices,“ as I think this would’ve provided a more organized and comprehensive approach towards how the Orthodox Church may effectively address the “meaning crisis.“ Perhaps you can have him on again in the future so that this may occur. Thank you for the interview.
What Is the Difference Between God and Nature? “It is best for us to agree and accept the words of the Kabbalists that ‘the nature’ (Heb. ‘HaTeva’ [‘הטבע’]) has the same numerical value as ‘God’ (Heb. ‘Elohim’ [‘אלהים’]-eighty-six. Then, I will be able to call the laws of God ‘nature’s commandments [Mitzvot],’ or vice-versa (God’s commandments [Mitzvot] by the name ‘nature’s laws’), for they are one and the same.” - Kabbalist Yehuda Ashlag (Baal HaSulam), “The Peace.” There is nothing besides the system of nature, which Kabbalists equally refer to as “nature” or “God,” and we are integral parts of this system. Therefore, when we say that there is one God, it means that there is nothing besides one force acting in this single system we are parts of. The desire of the single force acting in reality is to bring us into connection with it-not via coercion, but through awareness in a positive manner. As much as we understand, feel and attain this force as one that is good and benevolent, then we can adhere to it and reach its level of complete awareness.
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Thank for inviting Bishop Maximus; a clear and truly inspiring Orthodox spiritual voice in these dark times. 🙏👍
Thank you for having Bishop Maximus. One of the clearest speaker around.
Great to hear Bishop Maximus articulate these ideas with such clarity.
I could listen to Bishop Maximus all day! So edifying. Thank you for the interview.
It is wonderful to see the Orthodox Church perspective on current matters. Bless you Bishop! Keep talking....
So very much enjoyed this talk. It’s unfortunate. We didn’t let him continue to unpack the. “Ecology of practices,“ as I think this would’ve provided a more organized and comprehensive approach towards how the Orthodox Church may effectively address the “meaning crisis.“ Perhaps you can have him on again in the future so that this may occur. Thank you for the interview.
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What Is the Difference Between God and Nature?
“It is best for us to agree and accept the words of the Kabbalists that ‘the nature’ (Heb. ‘HaTeva’ [‘הטבע’]) has the same numerical value as ‘God’ (Heb. ‘Elohim’ [‘אלהים’]-eighty-six. Then, I will be able to call the laws of God ‘nature’s commandments [Mitzvot],’ or vice-versa (God’s commandments [Mitzvot] by the name ‘nature’s laws’), for they are one and the same.” - Kabbalist Yehuda Ashlag (Baal HaSulam), “The Peace.”
There is nothing besides the system of nature, which Kabbalists equally refer to as “nature” or “God,” and we are integral parts of this system.
Therefore, when we say that there is one God, it means that there is nothing besides one force acting in this single system we are parts of.
The desire of the single force acting in reality is to bring us into connection with it-not via coercion, but through awareness in a positive manner.
As much as we understand, feel and attain this force as one that is good and benevolent, then we can adhere to it and reach its level of complete awareness.