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Christ of Caesar

They forge a Christ where lines of hate divide, Wrapped in the flag, where borders coincide With holy ground, demanding fealty sworn To earthly power, since the day He’s born Again, they claim, in halls where eagles scream, And scripture twists to fit a patriot dream. His crown, a helmet; and His cross, a sword;His [...]

Never to Find

The seeker set out, a map in his hand, Tracing the footprints in well-traveled sand. He spoke of the journey, the hunger to know, Yet feared the great River’s unyielding flow. He knelt in the temple, he fasted, he prayed,Lit incense and candles, his altar arrayed.He chanted the verses, he bowed and he swayed,Yet deep [...]

Decrease in Inhibitory Function Cause of Near-Death Mystical Bright Light?

I just watched this video from AsapSCIENCE about what it feels like when you are dying, and one of the things they noted that happens is "seeing light." Of course, this is also something common in mystical experiences. They explained a possible cause of this phenomenon in NDEs.