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Re: Jesus and Divine Evolution

madpotter — Tue, 03 May 2011 17:18:18 -0000

I disagree. The reformation, at least in Christianity, prodded religion into an evolutionary path, which for the original prophets is what they intended in the first place. So, religion that is fixed is actually a political tool and not related to spiritual development. Spiritual and communal development is the ultimate goal of true religion. It is all too easy to see the worst in anything. To see the best, and hopefully the truth, look a bit deeper. There are millions of quietly faithful believers who use religion as a guide, not an answer.

Re: Jesus and Divine Evolution

madpotter — Tue, 03 May 2011 09:54:08 -0000

I suspect that religion itself will evolve as the understanding or definition of God evolves. Religion, as an institution, serves to educate laity in organized forms of living that hopefully promote orderly personal lives. But, individually I suspect each believer has his or her own definition of God, and that makes religion very flexible. That's the point that makes the collective evolution of an understanding of God within religion part of its potential. On the surface, religion may have antiquated components, but the truth will always be there, no matter how we choose to see it or frame it. Not to mention those lovely rituals. ;)

Re: BRANDTRUEBOY | (via phazerblast) Last night I found myself...

madpotter — Sun, 31 May 2009 13:29:32 -0000

Hi True- The thing is, Orson Wells had no idea a panic would ensue as a result of his reading of War of the Worlds. That was a happy (??) accident. I do like the idea of organizing some sort of art collective "happening" online, as you describe. My taste is more about excitement, thrall, inspiration, not so much panic.

Look forward to my tee shirt! :) Mary Anne

Re: Expired Passport

madpotter — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:53:37 -0000

Thanks Kristin and Christine. We are having a salon/dinner at the end. I will bring dishes to eat on. Might even be better. Plus, I'll have a brand new passport!

Re: Twitter Snitter

madpotter — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:20:01 -0000

If you can get Keith Olberman to take it a little more seriously, you would really be doing a service to humanity. Why are old school journalists such laggers?? He gave Twitter the Worst Person Award last night. geez. ps- Hugh has more foresight than most.

Re: 5 People Who Broke the Rules of Social Media and Succeeded

madpotter — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:37:59 -0000

You know what I love about this planet and this species? We can all do whatever we want, when ever we want how ever we want. i love Seth's blog with or wiht out comments. he stared by breaking the rules and that was one of them. You go right ahead and skip the blog with no comments. Tough to comment here on ablog you don't read. oops, don't get mad. ;) ps- what's the grand and where can I test it? Oh, and where do you blog? oh wait, just looked and not interested. Sorry. (I don't smoke pot)

Re: 5 People Who Broke the Rules of Social Media and Succeeded

madpotter — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:33:00 -0000

This is a great article and wicked true and important to read and grok. I love Seth Godin, I read his blog everyday and have been for years. I like him, I trust him, but I don't always agree with him. Thank god. Through social media, in fact, I am learning to trust my own voice more and more. Respecting knowledge holders is important. Finding your own true voice and being kind are essential to working in this new territory. Hold on, maybe that behavior is important everywhere??? ;) ps- the Dalai Lama says that once you know the rules, then breaking them is appropriate. or not

Re: still waiting for spring...

madpotter — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:18:51 -0000

Hi Michele- These are actually slip cast. The originals are made on the wheel and then I turn them into plaster molds. Lovely method for production.

Re: I Love You

madpotter — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:35:27 -0000

Thank you, Linda!

Re: How Big is Your We

madpotter — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:37:15 -0000

nice

Re: Slowly but surely

madpotter — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:05:45 -0000

Thanks, Patricia! Thanks for the lyrics, too... :)

Re: A Set of Dishes

madpotter — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:14:24 -0000

Thanks Gina! :)

Re: The Language of our Medium (Social Media’s, like, totally passe)

madpotter — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:36:59 -0000

I appreciate your brain and profession. Look forward to your thinking/collective thinking on this topic. Do have to say, followed your link from your Twitter stream, works for me, will play a role. :)

Re: The Language of our Medium (Social Media’s, like, totally passe)

madpotter — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:47:28 -0000

I think we are past the "medium is the message" era and it is time to begin
to figure how to be on the planet together, in a clean, efficient
environment that makes room for all reasonable ways of living. That is the
focus of future think/future speak. Techno geekiness has its place but won't
dominate the conversation just like engineers don't tend to dominate
conversations of broadly generalized topics. More will be revealed. Hard to
predict but fun to try! Especially of you are right!

Re: 25 years ago today (Scripting News)

madpotter — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:27:37 -0000

Thanks, Dave. Brings tears to my eyes. (not Hal)

Re: A Set of Dishes

madpotter — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:57:03 -0000

Thanks, Tammy and welcome.

Re: A Set of Dishes

madpotter — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:03:03 -0000

Thanks, Michele and welcome. Good luck with your explorations.

Re: A Set of Dishes

madpotter — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:36:37 -0000

Thanks, Daniel! Yes, it is well worth the power outages, although those are kind of freeky.

Re: Science and the Problem of Subtle Energy

madpotter — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:54:46 -0000

the doubt, the skepticism, all part of it... they have to see to believe. well, they better get ready for the big unveiling, huh? :)

Re: Science and the Problem of Subtle Energy

madpotter — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:20:52 -0000

his partial oblivion, not yours. ;)

Re: Science and the Problem of Subtle Energy

madpotter — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:19:04 -0000

My husband the science writer uses mojo to represent the energetics you describe in partial oblivion to prana, shakti, chi and other eastern references to the subtle body. Nice to find your new blog, Gregory, Hope you stick with this one. :)

Re: New Year

madpotter — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:18:05 -0000

Thanks, Judi! Keeping it simple isn't too easy for me. ;)

Re: New Year

madpotter — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:17:04 -0000

Thank you! I am happy to be getting to know you here.

Re: Mad on Vegetarian Times

madpotter — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:15:32 -0000

Robin Turk, the stylist, is a friend.

Re: Art and the Muse

madpotter — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:36:21 -0000

Yes, I do believe the connection is actually what it all boils down to. Sharing the real deal helps me and I am happy to know a fellow traveler found me and took some comfort in my thoughts... :)