02-25-2005, 03:45 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Current pope is old and need help but still trying everything to prolong his life, even quality of life is not there. Why such a difference? What is xitians thought process on this issue?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
In the Dharmic religions - not limited to just Vaidhika Dharma - the concept of reincarnation is a central pillar. Leaving a body and going to a new one is akin to giving up your old dilapidated dabba car and buying a new car. The body is seen as Dharmic paramparas as only a vehicle.
I may be wrong, but even in the bible does not believe in medicine. It promotes faith over human doctors.
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What does the Bible reveal about healers in the ancient world? In one part of the Old Testament, it says that King Asaâs death may have been from depending only on human healers, and not asking for Godâs help (2 Chr 16.12,13). Also, the prophet Jeremiah questions whether medicine or doctors can truly provide healing (Jer 8.22). After all, God is seen as the main healer in the Old Testament (Exod 15.26; Ps 41.1-4; Jer 17.14; Hos 6.1). In fact, often the priests were seen as healers on Godâs behalf (Lev 13.1-3; 14.1-20). That is why Hannah went to the temple to pray for Godâs help once she realized that she could not have children (1 Sam 1.1-18). (In ancient times, this was seen as sickness in a woman).
Even the mythical Jesus allegedly knew these laws about sickness and being cleansed, but he also allegedly showed himself to be a great healer. Many of Jesus' alleged miracles included healing people considered unclean. He seemingly encouraged the ten men he healed of leprosy to show themselves to the priests, probably so they could go through the ritual cleansing and be welcomed back into the community of God's people. Another time, Jesusâ power allegedly healed a woman who had spent all her money and had gone to many doctors without finding a cure (Mark 5.25â34). Jesus also allegedly offered his healing to those who were not part of the Jewish people, just as the prophets before him had done.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Men of no faith like PJP II profess to have faith in jesus, and plan on converting the asian continent. These men themselves do not have the faith, and resort to holding on to an ageing cage.
I fully am for PJP.2 to be treated by modern science that the church vehemently opposes. What disturbs me is the double standard of the church that runs to the medicine man whom they oppose, and forsake the "healer" whom they profess in.
In the Dharmic religions - not limited to just Vaidhika Dharma - the concept of reincarnation is a central pillar. Leaving a body and going to a new one is akin to giving up your old dilapidated dabba car and buying a new car. The body is seen as Dharmic paramparas as only a vehicle.
I may be wrong, but even in the bible does not believe in medicine. It promotes faith over human doctors.
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->http://www.bibleresourcecenter.org/vsItemD...&method=display
What does the Bible reveal about healers in the ancient world? In one part of the Old Testament, it says that King Asaâs death may have been from depending only on human healers, and not asking for Godâs help (2 Chr 16.12,13). Also, the prophet Jeremiah questions whether medicine or doctors can truly provide healing (Jer 8.22). After all, God is seen as the main healer in the Old Testament (Exod 15.26; Ps 41.1-4; Jer 17.14; Hos 6.1). In fact, often the priests were seen as healers on Godâs behalf (Lev 13.1-3; 14.1-20). That is why Hannah went to the temple to pray for Godâs help once she realized that she could not have children (1 Sam 1.1-18). (In ancient times, this was seen as sickness in a woman).
Even the mythical Jesus allegedly knew these laws about sickness and being cleansed, but he also allegedly showed himself to be a great healer. Many of Jesus' alleged miracles included healing people considered unclean. He seemingly encouraged the ten men he healed of leprosy to show themselves to the priests, probably so they could go through the ritual cleansing and be welcomed back into the community of God's people. Another time, Jesusâ power allegedly healed a woman who had spent all her money and had gone to many doctors without finding a cure (Mark 5.25â34). Jesus also allegedly offered his healing to those who were not part of the Jewish people, just as the prophets before him had done.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Men of no faith like PJP II profess to have faith in jesus, and plan on converting the asian continent. These men themselves do not have the faith, and resort to holding on to an ageing cage.
I fully am for PJP.2 to be treated by modern science that the church vehemently opposes. What disturbs me is the double standard of the church that runs to the medicine man whom they oppose, and forsake the "healer" whom they profess in.