Hi Infinity,
If a channeling is referred to, that does not promote or point to any kind of material about surrendering one's own responsibility, nor does it sell "hope-porn", would that kind of material be ok to refer to in the forums?
Perhaps the Ra Material might be one such example, where (and please correct me if I'm wrong) the focus is on information, analysis, understanding around certain topics, and NOT around saviors or hope-porn and all that nonsense.
Great post, great questions. And yes absolutely, the context above that you posted above is fine.
This is a very difficult thing, and the whole idea of having to put forth any kind of "moderation" policy is based on subjectivity, which is no fun..
1st, I want everyone here in the forum to understand that the above notice is basically a reminder of some simple tact and etiquette regarding what this forum is about and where it came from.
2nd, not I, nor anyone can tell members what they can and cannot post, and this is a not a censored forum. I used the phrase "Rivalry Police" as a funny way to bring levity to the problem but also communicate the point.
Re: Channelings; the intent of my reference to this in the notice was aimed at instances where "channeled" material is presented or discussed in the context of credibility or promotion. Again, a very subjective thing right?
Your examples are right on in that you can post or discuss anything you want, just as referencing channeled material has many contexts.
In the end, there really is no official policy here regarding channeled material or any other content context. I am merely asking members to be mindful of how they post about channeled material, as I for one do not want this forum to be viewed by new members coming in that CH forum is place that promotes these things.
daniel's papers introduced a whole new perspective to most of us based upon Reciprocal System physical theory. The scientific construct of this information and how its viewed, I believe, is a critical factor in how its disseminated and applied by others being introduced to it. Learning to cast off a lifetime "programming", and think for one's self is no easy task and represents a great accomplishment. I for one, very much enjoy the approach of understanding the "Science of Consciousness", and as such, propagation of channeled material as a means of giving it credibility solely based upon the so called "message it contains", or the "entity/person/ascended master",etc.. that channeled it, runs completely counter to any previous growth or self sustainability that people may have learned to acquire from their understanding of RS and rapport philosophy.
Personally, I am against the propagation of channeled materials here, but I am but one member of this forum. There are no leaders here, and certainly anyone can post in any contextual reference they want. To each his/her own...
I just hope that members will think about the context in which they refer to these things.