Comments on: A Night Of Miracles In Cancun

By: Brian Wadman

Brian Wadman — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:33:35 +0000

I have to agree there is some truth to the idea of returning back to your roots and following the core of the religion. Last week I found myself back in a Catholic church remembering someone who had recently past. There is comfort in being in a familiar environment, and certainly a need to have these rituals to help celebrate and honor life.

Of course, you know my fascination with Herman Hesse, and the mystical Buddhist way has it’s attraction to me. Anything not conducive to peace and making people more communal I am not a fan of! 17 Months till we return!

By: Earl

Earl — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:07:42 +0000

Hey Moon – That is sort of the feeling I got as well. Without education, one’s opportunities may not be so plentiful and as a result, the general difficulty of life makes blind faith an easy choice…anything that provides even a small amount of hope seems worthy enough to follow when compared to the alternatives. Education certainly does provide not only a new perspective on life, but a new set of possibilities that allow a person to put more faith in themselves, therefore reducing the need for blind faith.

By: Moon Hussain

Moon Hussain — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:44:22 +0000

I’d hate to pass judgement, but I used to live overseas in a third world country, where unfortunately, people as a whole were not educated and religion takes precedence.

You don’t question the word of religion, esp. in Islam (parents raised me as such). Fortunately, people are becoming more educated and questioning things.

I shouldn’t judge, but seems these people probably hold on to “blind faith” as Liz has mentioned below.
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By: Earl

Earl — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:24:36 +0000

Thanks John, I appreciate that. One thing I’ve definitely learned over the years is that it’s virtually impossible for me to fully understand anything, especially after attending one three and a half hour event. As travelers, we might get glimpses, and sometimes deep glimpses, of a wonderful variety of experiences, but at the end of the day we can only relate these experiences and not claim to have suddenly become an expert!

By: Earl

Earl — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:20:28 +0000

Hey Si – I would have been perfectly fine with Cash Luna asking for donations in a more subtle manner, but when he spoke about it for 30 minutes straight, especially considering that he was talking to the poorer segment of Mexican society, I just found it to be a little suspicious. Here were people crying their hearts out because of their difficult situation in life and then they’re asked to give as much money as they can, making them even worse off. Cash Luna is no apostle Paul apparently!

By: John Bardos - JetSetCitizen

John Bardos - JetSetCitizen — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:39:23 +0000

It is great that you can write about that experience as an objective outsider and just observe without passing judgment.

Clearly something a little less than legitimate is going on but I think it is important not to judge based on our own societies values and ideas.

That is the sign of an open-minded traveler.
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By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:07:27 +0000

Sounds a little scary!

It’s interesting to me that the apostle Paul talked about working night and day so he wouldn’t be a burden on those he was visiting and preaching to as he moved around. It’s possible he held a rally in a stadium and collected donations I guess, but I must have missed that part

By: Earl

Earl — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:32:58 +0000

I always refer to what the Dalai Lama said when someone asked him how they could go about converting to Tibetan Buddhism. He told her, “Just go back to the core of your own religion and we’ll meet along the same path.” And I’ve found that the core of almost every religion, if followed, would result in a kinder, more tolerant and peaceful world but that the core is often hidden away these days.

With that said, my life has benefited greatly from reading about, studying and spending time among Tibetan Buddhists and I really feel that they offer lessons that the entire world could benefit from if they would only listen. And what I find most fascinating is that the teachings of Buddhism are less concerned with making a person an official follower, instead simply focusing on improving the lives of as many people as possible. Even spending a few days in a Tibetan Buddhist community will have a life-changing, positive effect on most people.

And how about you?

By: Earl

Earl — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:18:51 +0000

You said it perfectly Nate. I think its fascinating how people are so willing to put their faith in others but are too afraid to put faith in themselves. Even just a little bit of that energy and belief directed inward can help us accomplish great things in life instead of depending on outside forces to improve our situation.

By: Brian Wadman

Brian Wadman — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:02:17 +0000

Haha – HIlarious! Cash Luna – great storytelling, I thought you were going to a big soccer game. Evangelicism is a scary thing -so many people duped by this individual. Which religion do you find most appealing at this point in your life?