tailieunhanh - Eternal Truths and Other Myths

He may experience visions, receive intuitive revelations, or develop rational insights. However, regardless of the method, his mind is the source of the answers he derives." "Of everything?" David silently nodded. "Even his visions?" "Even alleged visitations by gods, angels or the like," David replied. | Eternal Truths and Other Myths Copyright 2009 Anthony Dias Souza Smashwords Edition ISBN 978-1-4523-1325-2 The following represents the first in the five-part series Dialogues in Esse and based on the Essean premise that the cosmos is an infinite presence whose perpetual movement gives rise to all material forms . In this context the term Essean is derived from the Latin word esse which the Society of Esseans International defines as that which truly exists . It is not related to nor associated with the ancient Middle Eastern Essenai Essenes their religious views nor their communal lifestyle. David aimlessly toyed with a small chip of wood as he watched the approaching man rush up the forest path toward the fallen tree upon which he sat. Noting the intense furrow creasing Shelley s brow he unconsciously braced himself for the opening onslaught. You know David I ve been thinking. Shelley breathlessly began immediately upon arrival. Exhausting work by the look of you David noted as the other man paused to catch his breath. Have a seat and relax and tell me what earth shattering thoughts worked up such a sweat. Shelley drew a deep breath and plopped his body down next to David. A paper for my world religions class. Oo-kay. I assume you re done. Haven t started Shelley sighed. I haven t a clue as to why people bother with it. David cocked a brow. With what College papers No Shelley scowled Religion. I mean why has everybody from day one gone off on some religious kick And this tweaked your mind Yeah I ve read all the junk in my textbooks but I can t make much sense out of any of it. Every writer seems to talk in circles assuming almost everything without a grain of proof. You ve studied a lot about religions. Could you help me sort things out David glanced off at the distant treetops. Now let me get this straight. You re trying to write something creative for your class and drew a blank. Zilch. No germ of an idea. Shelley winced. Right like I m sort of agnostic. You .