Eternism & Religion |
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1 Diversity 2 Similarity 3 Universality 4 Animism 5 Hinduism 6 Buddhism 7 Taoism 8 Judaism 9 Christianity 10 Islam 11 Tolerance |
10 - Islam: Eternon Word After Judaism and Christianity, Islam is the third great faith born in
the Middle East. Each of these monotheist religions represents a different perspective of
the relation between the Absolute, Eternons, and human structures. Islam regards the Jewish and Christian Bibles as incomplete revelations. Adam, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus are early prophets. It is only in the sixth century A.D. that God made the definitive revelation to the last prophet: Mohammed. The word of God was transmitted to Mohammed by the angel Gabriel. The prophet, who did not know how to write, repeated what he heard . His disciples faithfully transcribed his account. Islam is the religion of "the book," or Koran. The Koran is the oldest Arabic writing we know. It is grammatically perfect and incomparably poetic. Its literary splendor has won over millions of devotees. The Moslem doctrine flourished among Bedouins who worshiped scores of spirits and divinities. Yet no other religion expresses so strongly the unity of God. Whereas Christianity often confuses God-Absolute and Christ-Eternon, Islam is the uncompromising advocate of Allah, the One and Only. God is a pure spirit, hidden, and unapproachable by human science. He is the Truth, the Light from Heavens and Earth. Islam agrees with Eternism that the power of God is not to be sought in the supernatural world but in the magnificence of Creation. Muslims believe humans are accountable for their deeds and the Koran gives the most vivid description of hell and paradise. Hell is a fire boiling and melting the hardest rocks and metals. It reduces all substances to ashes. Paradise is peace and abundance, with all beings living in harmony. Similar assertions are found in most religions. Interestingly, they make sense when we go beyond their literal content. Like many other religious concepts, hell and paradise have their source in the own experience of our Eternons. On one hand, Eternons who do not progress remain in primitive nuclear reactions, such as those in the burning core of stars. On the other hand, progressive Eternons participate in ever more noble and enlightening creations. Fanaticism tend to smear the Moslem heritage. It is difficult to discuss the contribution of Islam without stirring passionate emotions. Still, like every great religion, Islam remains a spiritual treasure even if the jewels of the original Eternon revelation disappear under a crust of human aberrations. © Copyright 2000 Eternon International - All rights reserved |