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Oath Making and Oath Breaking15 Nov 2001 Folks should think for themselves and do what they want, and THEN decide if they want to swear before the presence of their Holy Guardian Angel that they will keep certain things secret, and perform certain works, in exchange for receiving certain ends. Having done so, the signatory breaks the oath at his or her own risk -- betrayal of Self. Zeph _____________________ IMO, all oaths are breakable without penalty if the motivation is for the general good, no harm done or intended, and/or the oath is made under inaccurate, inadequate, misleading information or coercive influence. You, the Self, make the oath, YOU can abridge it and you judge your Self in this--no other. The idea of a separate, watching, judging and punishing agency, HGA, God, the Devil or whatever, places one in bondage to the rules supposedly issued by that observing agency and according to the cult or organization that interprets those rules. "Do what you want" comes at the end of all phases of interpretation. So far. "God'll getcha for that" doesn't work. YOU are the "getcha" agency. This is fearfully outrageous and heretical to fundamentalist who trade mindless obedience for safety, protection and "being saved." It seems clear that our "wants' lead us more and more to freedom and wisdom in expressing those wants as reflecting the Divine will and the utter freedom of Self. I don't intend to be enigmatic, if i seem to be. Don't trust an idea if it doesn't give you greater freedom. Oaths are not necessarily "sacred." Which means fear of Divine punishment if broken. Oaths are redundant when the heart is listened to and they are futile when the heart is not heard. Obedience, coerced by fear, is widely used in this world but should be seen for what it is. This is a hot point with me. Comments, anyone? Joseph _____________________ On oath making and oath breaking..... You pays your money and you takes your chances. In other words, YOU are responsible either way. YOU face the consequences. If you can handle the responsibility. Not for the timid, as one must face the possibility of complete obliteration. Afterwards, your example will serve as a cautionary tale and warning to some, and as an encouragement to others. On the other hand, you are not responsible. You are not the doer. So what's the difference between a heroic fool and a tragic one? RL _____________________ A real, full time fool is free to be a fool in many different things. He has the capacity to be non-discriminating in his foolishness. To be a fool is to be all things in all situations. The Fool is the King of Paradoxes in disguise. IMO, heroic and tragic are never far apart, in fact, IMO, they are twins, joined at the head. Thanks for the opening, RL When you know who and what you really are, then you can rollick in the freedom, joy and laughter in being the Fool. What a lovely invention of the Self. Joseph |