cont....from World Religions (Theology notes)

First Century Arianism - only God the Father is God. The international language was Greek. The language in the middle east was Armenian, Syria and coptic (when think in one religion, translate to own and there is some misinterpretation. When it went West, it became Latin. When Constantine was in power, it was either do it his way or you would be shot. There was no accommodation for language as in the West. One of the things to unify is to have a common religion. So, you come out with the appropriate answer or you are dead. These were the solutions to unify. Four main Schools of law. Islam - five pillars of Islam. Things you do, rather than what you believe. When Mohammed was born in 570, never heard about Roman Catholicism, and racing together you are ready for a fight to the death. Alexander died in 3.24, may say that Mohammed was the answer to Alexander, protector of Christian rules under Muslims greater than the rest. Muslims discouraged Christians from being Muslims (wouldn’t pay taxes anymore). Muslim scholars educated Europe. Culture that was not Jewish. Plato - West. Aristotle came to the West during the crusades (after 15th century). Muslims conquered Spain 711 and ruled Europe til 1763 (for about 10 centuries) Muslims called the shots. Europe/Africa - threat because of the Mediterranean Sea. 1683 - Balance shifted. Today we must not only speak of salvation, but also geography of salvation. Can there be more than one? Religion Imperialism - The crusades began with the Christians which had nothing about faith, but economics in Europe. The crusades lasted over 200 years. Popes used to fight in the army. Seminan - Religion of the people. People of the King. 1961 - Roman Catholicism recognized human rights. Pastoral - left alone. Is the Koran the word of God? Theology is faith seeking understanding. When the context changes, changes the theology. 1945 - after war, balance of people did change. Hindes - with end of colonism, before Vatican Two (1962-65), RC’s (Roman Catholics) used to believe that revelation was to affirm that it was true absolute the world would be saved and if questioned, would be in a little trouble. Preparation for the gospel. Islam - after the birth of Christ - one of the reasons was that revelation ceased with the last apostle. After WW2, began to understand revelation differently. Revelation is the self communication to the world and this communication is not only to the Christian world but to all nations. General revelation is given to anyone. Received through personal encounter. This dimension was emphasized by RC. If this is the truth and this is the faith, “There is no pure faith.” In this concept, it is not the New Testament that is the revelation of Jesus Christ, but Jesus Christ himself. The New Testament admits that Christ does so incompletely. What do Protestants believe in revelation? We don’t know. If it is a revelation from God? This understanding of revelation with a personal encounter. World religion is a setting of world revelation. RC understanding is yes. With this concept can slip in Islam even though after Jesus Christ. Christianity became allied with Western culture, never with the East. Constantine emperor 4th century used to enforce not theology. It was baptism or death. Christians living under Muslim were protected but they were not allowed to try to convert. Christianity falls under Abraham, Sarah, Issac, 12 tribes, Jerusalem and Jesus. Muslims under Hager, Ish meal, 12 tribes, Mecca, Mohammed. Revelation since Vatican11 - self of God (always filtered thru language and culture. God has not left God self without revelation. General and Special - Christians. For RC’s the revelations that they get is salvation. Crusades (Christian wars) last more than 2000 years. This has impacted the relationship of the two cultures. Muslims governed Spain from 711 until defeated in 1683, so for 8 hundred years. (1492 Jesuits, at least 500 years). Vatican 11 - 1962 - 1965 - trying to update the faith. Regarding non Christians states, reject nothing that is good. That enlightens men and women everywhere. Highlights between the two - Muslims and Christians. Higher power - even thought different of God’s oneness. RC believes the possibility everyone has. Vatican 11 recognized the mystery of Islam in salvation. Panel 2 recognized that both Christians and Muslims come from the children of Abraham. Neither does Abraham replace the Koran. Koran is necessary for the Muslim. If Jesus separates us, Mohammed joins us. To be continued…. Next week I want to talk about some seminars I have been to, before continuing with my psychology notes. I will probably tell you about last weeks education regarding marijuana and the developing brain. I am now alternating between Theology and Psychology notes or conferences for psychotherapy. I wish you a wonderful week and thank you for reading my blogs.

Depersonaliztion, Dissociative Fugue and Dissociative Amnesia

Depersonalization Persistent or recurrent experiences of feeling detached from, and as if an outside observer of one mental processes or body (eg. feeling like one is in a dream). during depersonalization, experience reality testing remains intact. depersonalization causes distress or impairment in social etc….. Dissociative Fugue predominant disturbance is sudden, non expectant travel away from home or (customary place of work, with inability to recall one’s past). confusion about personal identity or assumption of a new identity (partial or complete). disturbance does not occur exclusively during the course of Dissociative Identity Disorder and is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance etc….or medical disorder. symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational or other important areas of functioning. Dissociative Amnesia The predominant disturbance is one or more episodes of inability to recall important personal information usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. ok, this is the end of my second notebook for abnormal psychology. There is a lot more and a continuation of dissociative amnesia. You can look up references at http://www.cmhc.com/disorders/sx24.htm. During my first psychology course “Basic Psychology” we were warned not to see the symptoms in ourselves. Physicians too when studying have to ensure that they do not internalize the same for physical symptoms. I find that many outside of the fields begin to believe they have a disorder because they see symptoms which they believe they have and then self diagnose. I do not recommend this. When I think I have a client with a disorder or a client believes she or he has a disorder, I request that their physician refers them to a psychiatrist. This is a physician with three years of psychology. Many have not had a physical for years and this is my first recommendation. Next week I shall continue with theology which I post on my blog only. I shall probably continue with notes from seminars which I have not yet shared with you. As you know if you have been reading my notes, I type out my written notes for myself to clear all my paper. Now I can destroy this notebook or leave it outside once the snow clears for someone to pick up along with my other recycling material. Remember also that my notes were written before there were revisions to the DSM. However, I consider the information quite beneficial. This is also a refresher for myself. Writing notes rather than typing them has better retention value.

New Scam. Be aware.

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The Internet Murders Discussion Questions - For Book Clubs

I am available to attend signings and book clubs for any of my books. www.silvaredigonda.com Author Name * Silva Redigonda Author's Website * www.silvaredigonda.com Link to Author's Discussion Questions My blog right here listed below Author Email Address * silva.redigonda@utoronto.ca Cover Art Image * Include 2-3 sentences about this book * A killer finds victims through an internet chat room. A policeman's Italian mama wants to marry him off. This is part of the "whodunit" that involves family intrigues, good food, and a mysterious cat (Holy Terror). Questions for Discussions: 1. How is a cat utilized in this novel? 2. How many times do you think you know who the murderer is? What leads you to believe who the murderer is? In your opinion, what is the main theme to this story? What does this book reveal about life?

cont...from Muslim and Christians dialogue

Muslims believe that Jesus is the Messiah and go as far as believing like Catholics in the Immaculate Conception. Look at data, make decision. Mary instruments of the word, Mohammed instruments of the word, Koran. Comparison is more Mary and Mohammed, rather than Jesus and Mary. Using some words has different meaning. Revelations is something we believe RC’S. Muslims - force of law - like the Toran. Sunnis - Abu Bark was a black man (slave). Islams believe black men and women played an important part in bringing the word. Umar/Uthman/ Ali. Sons of Ali: Marjaal - Taqlid - (like the Pope). Alatouahs (like a Cardinal in RC). Mullaus (bottom). Use on paper Shaig scholars. Some believe they are parallel to Catholicism. Shietes - Ali (Mohammed) son in law and cousin. Ali was contesting Muarita, son. Ali was contesting Muarita >son. Battle sons of Ali (three mentioned above with Yazin, Muarita’s son. Shietes regard Hasan’s death of a Martyr. So do RC’s view Jesus Christ on cross. In both Shiac Islam and RC - both have been institutionalized. If you do something wrong, you have to do your own redemption. These commemorations honoured Redemption, suffering in Islam everyday. RC - daily mass. Shisim - Hussan at Kaputi (sp) just like every day RC prayer sections, commemoration first month of Muslim calender. Muharan, First ten days of Muharan, passion play, ceremonies etc……Shietes Muslims do the same things. If you have a devotion to Hussain can. If you have a devotion to Hussain can be redemptive if you do. 90% of all Muslims in the world Sunnis. 10% Shietes (almost confined to Iran and Iraq). Some Sunnis regard the Shietes as “funny” Muslims because they follow the law. Iran is the only country where Shietes is State religion (at the time of taking these notes). Most Muslims live in Indonesia, after Africa and Asia. Very peace loving people. Muslims do not resist Christianity but resist oppression. Muslims come from 60 countries and there is no agreement on what to do. If you are not Sunnis, you fall under Shietes. Ismali live in India today and don’t like what is happening. Conflict between Christianity and Islam (Muslims) began long before Jesus was born. It was a culture conflict which began with Alexander the Great. To be continued…………

Scam Alert

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Google going away

I just posted directly on google plus, but what I wrote, I somehow cannot find. It appears that my site will be going away and I am not sure if it will affect these blogs as well. If so I shall continue on Facebook on either the psychotherapy page or the book page. I believe Facebook will be hanging around for a while. I want to thank the 159 people who have followed me on google plus. I still have lots of notes to post, so I am not going to vanish completely. A reminder that if you want psychotherapy or couple or family therapy, you may find information on my personal web site, www.redigondapsychotherapy.com. If you want to order any of my books, or download them, you may do so on my secure web site www.silvaredigonda.com. I thank you all again for your interest and your time. Have a nice weekend. Silva