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Jung, UFOs, Ancient Civilizations, & Transcendence in a Secular World — Dr Bernardo Kastrup

The Weekend University

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Confronting the Divine: The Mirrors of Existence

In the narrative of Job, a profound exploration emerges regarding the relationship between humanity and divine authority. The story illustrates how Job, despite experiencing immense suffering inflicted upon him as part of a celestial wager, confronts God with his anguish. This confrontation highlights a duality in the divine nature: God is portrayed as omnipotent but lacking metacognitive awareness of His actions and their consequences. Through Job's sincere questioning, the text suggests that even the most powerful can benefit from introspection. Ultimately, this allegory reflects on life's inherent meaning, likening God to nature, which, though powerful and present in every aspect, operates instinctively and reflexively rather than with conscious awareness.

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