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 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."

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"Master, am I my brother's keeper?"
"We must keep our brethren. But we must not hoard 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."