WHAT I BELIEVE by Leo Tolstoy - FULL AudioBook V1
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Date: 2024-03-14
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d1427
The great confusion arises by interpreting the teachings of Christ from a social perspective, with all the implications of living the intricacies of the social life, rather than individual guidance for existing. As such, 'do not resist evil' at the individual level means simply 'surrender' the idea of 'me and mine', i. e, of my will vs God's will when you know that you don't create the air-water-food, life essentials that have been provided to you ever since you know it in one way or another [see the birds of the sky and the grass of the fields allegory]. But if regarded from a social perspective there are many complications that appear- e. g, how can I not resist the evil of abuse to my fellow man, family members even more so! And so, the law of men creeps in overtaking the law of God. One who understands and accepts the idea of predestination over that of 'free will' is closer to the truth and more able to not resist evil than the one who irrationally believes to be separate from God, despite all evidence.
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The great confusion arises by interpreting the teachings of Christ from a social perspective, with all the implications of living the intricacies of the social life, rather than individual guidance for existing. As such, 'do not resist evil' at the individual level means simply 'surrender' the idea of 'me and mine', i. e, of my will vs God's will when you know that you don't create the air-water-food, life essentials that have been provided to you ever since you know it in one way or another [see the birds of the sky and the grass of the fields allegory]. But if regarded from a social perspective there are many complications that appear- e. g, how can I not resist the evil of abuse to my fellow man, family members even more so! And so, the law of men creeps in overtaking the law of God. One who understands and accepts the idea of predestination over that of 'free will' is closer to the truth and more able to not resist evil than the one who irrationally believes to be separate from God, despite all evidence.
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yoooyoyooo
I would easily dismiss this before, but in Buddhism there is this Simile of the Saw that says basically the exact same.
Here it's short I can attach it here:
Monks, even if bandits were to carve you up savagely, limb by limb, with a two-handled saw, he among you who let his heart get angered even at that would not be doing my bidding. Even then you should train yourselves: 'Our minds will be unaffected and we will say no evil words. We will remain sympathetic, with a mind of good will, and with no inner hate. We will keep pervading these people with an awareness imbued with good will and, beginning with them, we will keep pervading the all-encompassing world with an awareness imbued with good will abundant, expansive, immeasurable, free from hostility, free from ill will. ' That's how you should train yourselves.
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I would easily dismiss this before, but in Buddhism there is this Simile of the Saw that says basically the exact same.
Here it's short I can attach it here:
Monks, even if bandits were to carve you up savagely, limb by limb, with a two-handled saw, he among you who let his heart get angered even at that would not be doing my bidding. Even then you should train yourselves: 'Our minds will be unaffected and we will say no evil words. We will remain sympathetic, with a mind of good will, and with no inner hate. We will keep pervading these people with an awareness imbued with good will and, beginning with them, we will keep pervading the all-encompassing world with an awareness imbued with good will abundant, expansive, immeasurable, free from hostility, free from ill will. ' That's how you should train yourselves.
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gregorybyrne2453
Heaven on earth is what we create while we are here because the earth is a closed loop that self regulates co2 with LIFE by combining co2 with h20 to capture the electromagnetic energy of the Galaxies double torus via the sun to create life.
The galactic Milankovitch cycles cause our Climate Cycles.
Galactic bulge does a full rotation every 240, 000 years with Aphelions and perihelions happening every 60, 000 years causing ice ages/tropical ages.
Precession of the Great year resets our water planet every 12, 000 years when our solar system crosses over our galaxies double torus electromagnetic gravitational plane for a thousand years with EMP Plasma bursts z pinching, Oort cloud comets and global east to west cataclysmic tsunamis that freeze into the continents.
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Heaven on earth is what we create while we are here because the earth is a closed loop that self regulates co2 with LIFE by combining co2 with h20 to capture the electromagnetic energy of the Galaxies double torus via the sun to create life.
The galactic Milankovitch cycles cause our Climate Cycles.
Galactic bulge does a full rotation every 240, 000 years with Aphelions and perihelions happening every 60, 000 years causing ice ages/tropical ages.
Precession of the Great year resets our water planet every 12, 000 years when our solar system crosses over our galaxies double torus electromagnetic gravitational plane for a thousand years with EMP Plasma bursts z pinching, Oort cloud comets and global east to west cataclysmic tsunamis that freeze into the continents.
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nickedani
Thanks for this precious book Reading!
Insteresting point about God'! When He decides to save Ninivi! Claimming that He cares about humanity but even tough has destroyed the humanity with water flood and fireon Sodom! In such a massive diference of number! Just some food for tought!
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Thanks for this precious book Reading!
Insteresting point about God'! When He decides to save Ninivi! Claimming that He cares about humanity but even tough has destroyed the humanity with water flood and fireon Sodom! In such a massive diference of number! Just some food for tought!
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carolinehonse35
Technically this is a SUPERB recording. I plan to see what other books are read by this particular reader. I love Tolstoy but never realized he did religious writings on his introspections. I'll have to check out what else is available.
Thanks for posting this audiobook.
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Technically this is a SUPERB recording. I plan to see what other books are read by this particular reader. I love Tolstoy but never realized he did religious writings on his introspections. I'll have to check out what else is available.
Thanks for posting this audiobook.
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jimberlygridder183
What shall we do then with those who would rape our women and children Stand by and watch Give them ourselves also Is there no place to divert the worst of perversions Is there no place for man to attempt justice
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What shall we do then with those who would rape our women and children Stand by and watch Give them ourselves also Is there no place to divert the worst of perversions Is there no place for man to attempt justice
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MrResearcher122
I know we, in Britain, have regional accents, but when it comes to reading books in these Audios a voice from these frosty Isles is in a different class compared to the slangy, whinny American readings. Thanks.
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I know we, in Britain, have regional accents, but when it comes to reading books in these Audios a voice from these frosty Isles is in a different class compared to the slangy, whinny American readings. Thanks.
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gordonmitchell729
I am lost for the words to express how much this reading means to me. It's what I needed, and what the world needs now. I have a lot of work to do on me! Thank you for this recording, what dedication!
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I am lost for the words to express how much this reading means to me. It's what I needed, and what the world needs now. I have a lot of work to do on me! Thank you for this recording, what dedication!
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mr. sotack6586
Nothing being said today is anywhere near the level of curiosity and understanding said by great men of the 19th century. All now is a purposeful illusion and obfuscation on the meaning of life.
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Nothing being said today is anywhere near the level of curiosity and understanding said by great men of the 19th century. All now is a purposeful illusion and obfuscation on the meaning of life.
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lisamoag6548
He wrote a delightful children’s book.
My class of three and four year old asked for it again and again, excellent story and beautiful illustrations.
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He wrote a delightful children’s book.
My class of three and four year old asked for it again and again, excellent story and beautiful illustrations.
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mariorico440
I agree with him we live in a violent dangerous and materialistic world we need peace but religion alone can t resolve all of humans problems.
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I agree with him we live in a violent dangerous and materialistic world we need peace but religion alone can t resolve all of humans problems.
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Before we run off to diagnose the worlds ills. we must diagnose ourselves. Then the world becomes not ill, but perfect
-Humperdinck Handfriend
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Before we run off to diagnose the worlds ills. we must diagnose ourselves. Then the world becomes not ill, but perfect
-Humperdinck Handfriend
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jamesgang4433
I don't get the end of chapter 2 with the Grenader telling him about the military code I need to understand. Please someone explain!
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I don't get the end of chapter 2 with the Grenader telling him about the military code I need to understand. Please someone explain!
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megavide0
1: 15: 17 CHAPTER 4: :: [. ] There is one way by which you can put a stop to evil; it is by indiscriminatingly returning good for evil.
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1: 15: 17 CHAPTER 4: :: [. ] There is one way by which you can put a stop to evil; it is by indiscriminatingly returning good for evil.
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wissamg1656
I believe to understand this you need to have a very understanding mind and be a very intelligent person. Very interesting
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I believe to understand this you need to have a very understanding mind and be a very intelligent person. Very interesting
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andrewandy5861
John 1: 5 - The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness does not understand it.
Do NOT resist evil.
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John 1: 5 - The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness does not understand it.
Do NOT resist evil.
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patri1689
You should every other book. You have a great voice. Great to know your gift and use it. Thanks for your work.
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You should every other book. You have a great voice. Great to know your gift and use it. Thanks for your work.
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dinkrail
He takes JC far too seriously, not understanding that half the time JC was just kidding around
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He takes JC far too seriously, not understanding that half the time JC was just kidding around
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bas8116
A very insightful text, also for those of us who do not worship a god but seek to live free.
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A very insightful text, also for those of us who do not worship a god but seek to live free.
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yat282
I can't find a copy of this audiobook that doesn't just keep repeating the beginning part
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I can't find a copy of this audiobook that doesn't just keep repeating the beginning part
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Itsajourneything
Magnificent work by Tolstoy. reminds me of the meditations by Marcus Aurelius.
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Magnificent work by Tolstoy. reminds me of the meditations by Marcus Aurelius.
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carolwoodhouse4311
Thank you Tolstoy for this increase in my understanding. So well read too. x
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Thank you Tolstoy for this increase in my understanding. So well read too. x
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