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From: rjp1@ihlpz.att.com (Robert Pietkivitch)
Subject: Re: Seven Stages...
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Date: Wed, 26 Jun 91 05:43:36 GMT
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> From where I stand, this discussion has degenerated into 
> flaming speculation: "An enlightened being doesn't do this, 
> doesn't do that..."
> 
> We don't know any such thing!

I can't tell what I know because of all the things I don't know.
We do not know whether we know or do not know nor whether we do
know or do not know, but I can tell anyway, or can I?

> Christ said: "I am the way, the truth and the life."

Faith said that.  Say, did anyone ever catch HER last name??

> Would someone like to take on the Gospels? That person
> would look pretty silly! I am not "blaming" anyone, just
> suggesting we stop this racket and *be present*.
> 
> 				    -Alan

I do not recognize these "Gospels" you speak of.  Take them on
in what way?  Just what are you talking about?  Blame?  No blame.

  The Image:

  Heaven and water go their opposite ways:
  The image of conflict.
  Thus in all transactions the superior man
  carefully considers the beginning.

  Nine at the top means:
  Even if by chance a leather belt is bestowed on one,
  by the end of the morning
  it will have been snatched away three times.


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rj pietkivitch   |   "A cautious halt halfway brings good fortune."
att!ihlpz!rjp1   |     -- The Book of Changes, Hexagram 6