Scribbles:Meditations Between Student and Master

The student approached the Master.

"Does God speak to us?" "Yes." "What does God tell us?" "God says one thing to one person, and a different thing to another." "Which is right?" "It is enough that God speaks."

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"What is truth?" "Truth is far less than one would expect."

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"Master, is God a healer?" "When we succor, God is a healer. When we build, God is a carpenter. When we strike, God is a warrior. When we oppress, God is a terrorist. Which God would you prefer?"

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"Does God hate those who do not believe?" "God's relationship with one is between that they and they alone."

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"Is there life after death, Master?" "We cannot know until we are masters of life before death." --- "Master, am I my brother's keeper?" "We must keep our brethen. But we must not horde them."

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The Student approached the Master. "Master, is there such a thing as a just war?" "Yes", the master said, "there is just war." "Is there such a thing as a righteous war?" "No. There is no righteous war." "Does God hear my prayers?" "Only when you understand your prayers."

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"How do we plant the seeds of righteousness in others?" "Seeds are planted in the ground. It is to others to gather their fruit."