George Walter Chyz - The Magnificent Soul

[Ed Hurst]

I read the free book portion. I can appreciate his use of certain scientific research about the heart, and he does it better than some. Obvious failure: He dismisses the Fall. He doesn't recognize reality as separate from the individual and from Creator. One false dichotomy: Reincarnation isn't the only possible explanation for transfer of memories. He denies religion but espouses one, anyway. We don't agree with his depersonalization and his outlook on mainstream Western individuality; we handle individuality differently than the mainstream. He uses a quote from Aristotle about the soul and happiness, but Aristotle taught materialism as the substance of his philosophy (some of that eisegesis). He fails to distinguish between love (a moral commitment) and infatuation (an emotion). This is typical of Heartmath Institute, which he cites as authoritative. However, his model of seeking answers in isolation and meditation are same as mine.

Iain, I think I've said that the word "death" in the Bible is both literal and parabolic, and the context should tell you. Thus, death is our friend, as I've said in may places, while Death is an enemy, a servant of the Devil. I do believe in "immortality of the soul" as an expression, but I'm pretty sure I don't put the same meaning in the words that most do. I consider "soul" a parabolic word, not having any clear meaning because we aren't supposed to understand. I agree that Chyz tries too hard to make precise answers where they aren't possible.