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If there are parallel universes, will God in each of them be "common"?
I have learned programming from online sources. I know pretty much about it, O.O.P. and all basic techs.If I build an E.R.P. will it be salable in high amounts?
What is considered enlightenment in modern times?
What is the fastest routine to achieve equanimity (Vipassana is not the fastest)?
What is magic? Is it real or not?
In the comics Thanos was undoubtedly malicious and selfish; why did the movies portray Thanos as in a self-justified moral gray area?
My mother keeps falling victim to scams but she just won't accept advice and now she's asking me for a loan. How do you deal with this?
Do Christians follow the old testament or only the new?
Is there any reasonable explanation for Jesus' resurrection?
Did Christianity invent theology?
What would a 5 dimensional being look like if we could even perceive it?
How do you know if they're actually ignoring you or if they're just busy with other things? Is there an extent to how far they can be "busy" until it just becomes ignoring?
In Buddhism, how is emptiness different from nothingness?
If you’re all enlightened beings, it follows that the Buddha was nothing special. Why call yourselves Buddhist?
Is it true that by doing something different every day, your perception of time will be slower?
As I am a newbie to programming, which language or concepts should I learn to master as a software developer?
How long should I meditate for it to have a positive effect on my life?
How has your experience on Quora affected your perception of your self?
Is Reza Aslan a reliable source of information when it comes to questions of theology?
Would an enlightened person marry and be at peace with a narcissist that lies/ gaslight or would they only be open to marriage with someone on the spiritual journey?
What's a cool response when you ask a girl out and are rejected?
What is materialism? And what negative impacts can materialism have on spirituality?
What does it feel like to interact with Mystic in person?
There are 79 eggs in a box. Jane has 14 eggs in a bag. Ash takes 13 eggs out of the box. How many eggs are left in the bag?
Is narcissism possible if the individual has attained enlightenment?
Can a teenage guy get an erection just from hugging a girl?
What differences are there between terms like Cosmic Consciousness, Higher Consciousness, Christ Consciousness, Buddha Consciousness and others?
Do you think that there are more than 3-4 dimensions? If so, what do you think they are like?
Is it possible to become un-enlightened?
Are there any awakened people who decide to enjoy the full spectrum of human experience, e.g., sex, wealth, etc?
Is Atheism a form of awakening?
Meditators: teachers always say 'come back to the moment.' But the moment has so many components: sounds, smells, thoughts, pressures in the body, the breath, heartbeat, etc. What do you focus on?
How come no one has colonized Russia?
How does an enlightened or awakened person experience reality?
Is Jim Carrey faking enlightenment?
Spiritually awaken person, how do you see these next ‘levels’ without any substance, like cannabis, psilocybin or LSD.?
How can Epistemology (philosophy of Knowledge) benefit people in their daily lives?
After a spiritual awakening, is it common to feel depressed and unmotivated to do anything with your life?
If a non-Jew (woman) can't really get to know Kabbalah, what path should she follow if she believes it? Is it to convert to Judaism? Or maybe follow another Abrahamic religion?
What is true enlightenment and spiritual experience? How we can scientifically differentiate it from mental illness? Can the new science of neurotheology help in solving this mystery?
Would you rather be forced to marry someone who was an exact replica of you personality wise or your polar opposite?
Is it possible to raise a child “enlightened”?
Do the Hawkin's levels of consciousness and Christianity correlate to one another in any way?
I'm a 19 year old, and I have been cuddling / spending nights with a 35 year old for many months now. He is super nice and treats me right, and we are considering a relationship but the age gap scares me for social situations. What should I do?
Why do we romanticize twin flame relationships when they’re not a fairy tale?
Why does it seem that Jesus preached enlightenment rather than a repent and be saved gospel?
How could I “manage” my ego when as I go deeper in my meditation/Buddhist path and feel that in some aspects I am more “awaken” or aware of things than other people?
Is enlightenment necessarily accompanied by darker forces?
Why and how to avoid attracting a "certain-type" in relationships? E.g. Khloe Kardashian married a guy with secrets, drug issues and womanize; 2nd time around her baby-dad is an out and out womanizer.?
My PTSD nightmares seem to be dramatically worse when I am in talk therapy. Is there anything that can be done to mitigate this?
My boyfriend wants to be a little bit more adventurous in our sex life and has suggested a 3-some. If I don't go ahead with it, I feel he will leave me. What can I do?
My best friend asked me to pay ten bucks to him just because he told me about an app that was so helpful to me and downloaded it. He was dead serious. What should I do?
How do I distinguish whether someone is really falling in matured love or it's just attraction?
Why do enlightened beings reject living a life of luxury and commodity that most humans strive for?
What are the similarities and differences between classic Gnosticism and Jewish Kabbalah?
How can I find a psychiatrist to trust?
Do you describe enlightenment as something that happens gradually or suddenly?
BF of 5 years broke up with me saying “it’s not there” and a week later messaged saying his head was a mess and want to work things out, what do I do?
I was told that I didn't have one spirit guide - but two. A wolf and a raven. What does this mean? What does this say about me? My future?
How can the growing rift between liberals and conservatives in the United States be bridged?
If a girl said, "I'm out of your league, but I'll let you go on a few dates with me." What would you say?
What happens when one contains their emotions?
How and when the enlightenment start? I used to be talented when I was a teen but I lost my talent how do I gain it again?
Why do tourist make the common mistake of saying that they ate Cajun cooking in New Orleans, when in fact I do not know of one Cajun restaurant in New Orleans?
Why is that people can be attracted to someone, but then once they get the attention they want, their attraction for the person disappears?
How can a 15 year-old male become more emotionally, mentally, and socially mature?
Is telekinesis or mind bending powers et al a result of highly developed cognitive functions or a highly developed or differently-structured brain?
Is it possible to be born enlightened?
What do you think are the factors that shape a person's personality?
Is religion just a convenient way to control the behavior of large groups of people?
Can non-exclusivity be a positive factor in a relationship?
The problem I have with the Bible is that the Old Testament seems to conflict with the New. The Old demonstrates God's wrath, whereas the New demonstrates his love. Does God have a split personality?
'Loss of self' through meditation versus dissociation: what's the difference?
Is it wrong to sleep with your friends ex, even if they have moved on to a new relationship?
What does it mean for someone to be in a trance?
Why did it take my ex gf to break up with me before I realized how badly I was treating her?
I've been with my boyfriend for only a week now, but now I'm worrying if the girls he's hanging out with will make moves and he'll be open to acting upon them. How do I stop torturing myself?
How does one better understand the concept of emptiness in Buddhism?
Is Eckhart Tolle and basically all spiritual teachers basically worthless? He said something to the effect of trying to being ok with the present moment and not worry about money. I got the message as if life will help me somehow but it didn't.
About 20 years ago I had my first spiritual awakening, as I am begining to experience the non dual perspective in everyday life, “I” am also reliving the trauma, like “I” am mourning who “I” was before my first awakening. What is happening?
Why do some people totally dismiss the idea of themselves having feelings?
Why do people feel the need to connect sexually before they do emotionally?
How can a guy stop having crushes on so many girls so easily?
Is mindfulness oversold as a cure-all?
Was spirituality also created by man?
Awakening seems nice thing to "reach", but wouldn't I become ambitionless happy rock without any goals once I "reach" it? Realization of my goals seems more important than just state of pure bliss. Does this indicate that I have too large ego?
If you could turn off your humanity and emotions, would you?
How can you tell if your blood line is tied to black magic?
What does it mean to be devoid of empathy? When a person tells you his problems what do you think?
What would your reaction be if your love struck ex offered to pay you $2000 a week if you emailed them a friendly nice note every day?
Why does it harm me to feel bad when a bad thing happens?
Is positive thinking an essential aspect of spiritual enlightenment?
If what Kierkegaard said regarding the irrationality of religion is found to be true, then why should we bother to practice religion?
Why do some emotional things make us stronger?
My girlfriend asks me all the time "What are you thinking about?" It's gotten to the point where I have asked her to stop asking me. Is it wrong to tell her that, if I want to share what I'm thinking I will tell her?
How do you do magic?
Why is it that I cannot empathise with others or understand their rationality?
What exactly is awakening? Does someone who has really attained it have accurate answers?
Do enlightened people feel emotions?
When someone is enlightened how can they live a normal life?
If Christianity says that people will be redeemed only if they regret their sins, what about psychopaths? They can’t feel anything because of their nature.
How does telekinesis work? Can our brainwaves move object?
Why is it that someone who claims he is enlightened is considered not to be one?
How does one become awakened?
I made a flavorful Mac and cheese on the stove. I put it in the crockpot to keep warm for a few hours and then it was nearly flavorless. What happened?
How do you know your enlightenment / spiritual awakening isn't just mental illness?
Can consciousness change?
Why do I feel like heaven and hell are happening right now all around?
I believe in the Old Testament, and I also believe in the gods of all religions as co-gods next to the capital G. Is there any name I could call myself?
A long time ago a guy I dated said he would be more attracted to me if I lost weight. I kindly broke up with him and lost 15lbs. Why do those words still haunt me even though I’m in a good place in my life successfully, physically, and mentally?
What ideas regarding enlightenment/enlightened human beings that are clearly lies have you noticed circulating lately here on Quora dressed or presented as truths?
I'm the only programmer/automater on my team of glorified drafters.It's not in my job description, but when there is a issue that could be automated, I automate it. How do I get my superiors to understand I should be compensated for this extra work?
Is there a cult forming in the enlightenment section?
What do you think about you and your mind? Are they same?
My girlfriend doesn’t seem to be horny anymore. Is it because of me?
What is "real"?
What does it mean when someone (specifically with BPD) says that they can’t process emotions? For example, when something occurs, the person in question has “to think about how they feel.”
Can you define your meaning of being a "spiritual person" in the most simple terms? Also, being" spiritual enlightened" and what exactly is a "spiritual awakening"? No right or wrong answers, just what they personally mean to you?
What is the purpose of our existence?
My employer asked me what I think are some good personal goals for this year. I already have a degree, I'm single and I have just a normal position (non-management) at my work. How should I answer this question? Any ideas?
Why do you believe evil exists and where did it come from?
I ate loads of salted peanuts last night - what would happen to me if I decided to replace all of my regular food with peanuts?
There is this girl at work that I believe has been checking me out so I asked her out. She told me she doesn't think dating people from work is a good idea, but she still gave me her number. Not really sure what this means. Help?
Is it normal for a 21-years-old young man to have spiritual awakening? What's going to happen to him for the rest of his life?
How would you convince me of the existence of God knowing that I'm an atheist?
Do you believe every argument should be logical?
What are the unwritten rules of dentistry?
If we will be immortal in the afterlife, wouldn't that make the afterlife meaningless. I ask because I am curious if we wouldn't get bored and ran out things to do, and most important, how may we do good if no one would ever be in need of our help?
I was on a plane where a 15 year old boy was kicking my seat from behind. His parents were in my row. I turned around and politely asked him to stop and his father started berating me saying “ you got a problem, talk to me”. What would you do?
Would you rather be rich in a third world country or poor in America assuming you can't move?
In your opinion, what is the point at which mysticism and philosophy meet or even overlap? Where do they diverge beyond that point?
Who would win a debate about enlightenment, Buddha or Jesus?
What would you do if a neighbour, who loves baking, is forever bringing over cakes, biscuits, deserts, chocolates for you and they taste awful?
Why will the acts of sacrificing animals appease God, eg in Abrahamic traditions or Hinduism?
When is consciousness going to end?
Do you believe that everyone goes to heaven when they pass no matter what?
Is evil just the path of least resistance for humans?
How can I have more passion about Christianity? How can I be less secular and live for God?
How would you react if you held a large posh dinner party, a new friend turns up and when they take their coat off they are totally naked?
Which type of meditation is easiest to learn as a beginner and why, what are the main differences: Loving-kindness meditation, progressive relaxation, mindfulness meditation, breath awareness meditation, kundalini, Zen, or Transcendental Meditation?
Does God provide enough evidence for people to believe in him? If so, why is faith needed?
Do you believe that the global flood (Noah's ark) actually happened?
How do you deal with a coworker who is always crying?
Would you rather buy clothing that won't last past a year, or clothing that will last 5 years? Why or why not?
Are there enlightened people who don't believe in God?
Why does being ethical matter if ego is an illusion?
My friend who doesn't play computer games wants to get a Macbook Pro. Would it still be worth the money?
Is “proof” a synonym for “true”?
Do you think freedom is real? Or do you think it's just an illusion?
Why does Jed McKenna describe enlightenment as insufferably boring as well as infinitely astonishing?
During meditation have you ever experienced ‘feeling’ your thoughts before they’ve been consciously thought of?
If you're in an open relationship, what do you do to prove to the person that you wanna be with them and only them forever?
Does the idea that God won't override our free will come from the Bible, or is it inferred from God's "hiddenness"?
Can a skilled empath and a functioning psychopath form a lasting and meaningful relationship?
I’m a software engineer. How do I politely decline projects from my friends or family? What is the nicest way to say “No, I’m not interested” while not being an asshole?
Is free will an illusion of our conscious mind?
Do "friends with benefits" actually work, or will there always be some level of attraction and feelings involved eventually?
What do you personally think about the law of attraction? Is there any scientific evidence that it really works?
If there is nothing to be done to “gain” enlightenment, why are so many yearning for a revelation, likely to remain unfulfilled?
Why did ReactJS choose to use an XML syntax for JSX rather than JSON?
Enlightenment: If you are not your mind, then who are you?
Why can't someone like Ramana Maharishi change the entire world and remove all pain and suffering? If its all an illusion, why can't the illusion be changed by some enlightened soul?
Why do questions about atheism always seem to create so much interaction?
What's the most spiritual, but not religious, thing you do on regular basis?
Is the complete disidentification with thought and identification with being the “observing presence” a critical step towards enlightenment?
Assume that god exists. Once a millennium, he appears to somebody in his human form and will answer one question with absolute truth. He has chosen you. What do you ask him?
How are perceptions and reality related?
Is there ANY concrete proof of an afterlife?
Do most people that attain enlightenment reach enlightenment through one radical mind shift or through incremental shifts?
If God was reincarnated as a human being and didn't know he or she was God, what would his or her personality be like?
What happens if an enlightened woman gets raped by a psychopath male, will her kundalini regress, is the male able to steal her energy?
How would God respond if a person declined his offer of salvation because they were ethically opposed to the idea of an innocent third party being punished on their behalf?
How can I find an enlightened or self-realised guru who would be willing to initiate me?
How would God react if I arrived in heaven and started to berate him for the terrible things in the world?
How do you manage to stay present during interpersonal interactions?
What do I do if I’m in love with someone I can’t be with?
What criteria do you use to judge how honest and vulnerable you can be with another?
Why doesn't God show Himself and declare to all human kind that He is the true God, so there will be no more religious conflict?
What do parents think when u bring a new gf or bf to the family home?
Do you think the statement “The enlightened is just the upgraded atheist” is true? Why or why not?
Why doesn’t any effort go in to teaching the mind to question existence of self, and explore the meaning of conciousness?
What are the biggest obstacles which prevents one human being from fully and mutually understanding another human being (e.g. your spouse) in relationships today?
If you criticise religion and belief enough can you eventually break through and start believing in these things so that your family and friends may start listening to you and considering your existence?
Why were dogs born being a dog? Why didn't they deserve to be a human? Why will they never experience being a human? Is it fair?
If I throw a ball and break your glass window and you get angry, what is the reason for your suffering?
What is the highest stage of enlightenment?
Are teachings on enlightenment that reduce to "You are already enlightened" of any use to anybody?
Why do some spiritually advanced people not experience a twin flame journey? Are all souls essentially dual, but not always incarnated together in the same world?
Do God and men have covenant?
Is there a spiritual explanation for depression?
How do I understand spiritual things?
What would you do if you woke up in hell?
My friend told the girl he likes that he has feelings for her but she told him that she wants to be friends, but he still thinks he has a chance with her. What should I tell him? She definitely doesn’t like him back.
What do you think of atheism? Do you consider it a kind of religion, since nobody can prove that there is no god anywhere inside or maybe outside this universe/dimension, atheists just believe there's no god?
How do two people start loving each other? Is it two of them falling in love by coincidence? Or is it one falling in love by coincidence, and tries to do anything to make the other one also fall in love?
Why is it that so many people who have degrees lack knowledge of self?
What does spirituality mean to you?
How do enlightened people keep going to work instead of renouncing everything?
If you could meet an enlightened person, what questions would you ask them?
Does it ever make you mad how some people choose to remain ignorant instead of wanting to become enlightened?
A few months back I started on a journey of spiritual awakening and awareness. I have been working on meditation, mindfulness, etc. Is enlightenment something that will only happen after I'm older (I'm 38) or will I attain it when I have earned it?
I just met a girl who I instantly like. How should I proceed? Slowly but surely? I am afraid to go further. How do I know if she have a boyfriend already? What should I do?
What advice do you have for a successful 30-year-old who is bored with sex, travel and buying useless crap? What's next in life?
Assuming souls exist, do they also have varying degrees of intelligence, like that of physical brains? Not talking about wisdom or accumulated knowledge, but more on mental capacity or "brainpower".
How do I win a playboy's heart?
I believe in Christian beliefs, and pray daily, but do not go to church very often due to school and my job, yet God is so good to me. Why?
Does having a beautiful girlfriend boost your ego?
What do you think about rituals? Do you believe in them, and if so, how many times have you actually tried a ritual and it worked for you?
Regarding sin and salvation, assuming that we are all sinners, if I am to be made sinless then my sin must somehow be taken away from the creation of my soul continuing forever, yet how can that happen without altering the past?
A girl and I have been friends for a while but she would rarely text me, mostly asking for help. She has recently been texting me constantly, just to converse. What could this mean?
Why do all girls I date reject my open relationship offer? Wouldn't an open relationship eliminate the problems like jealousy, cheating and getting stuck at only one partner? Wouldn't it make the relationship less stressful and more fun?
What is best way to get a girl to like you when you first meet them?
Is enlightenment only for privileged people?
If men like a woman with curves, why are majority of fashion models so slim?
What is the motivation in spreading one’s religion? Isn’t it an individual belief system?
As an enlightened person, are you able to see something more than a normal person could see in the people around, like their problems etc., without being told by them?
Why is it with all the religions in the world, we all believe ours is the only God? Are we all brainwashed?
How will an enlightened or self realized person feel when he is fired from his job?
Why is it difficult for people to understand their own minds?
If I am lonely, and enjoy it, will my lack of sociability somehow "catch up" to me in the future?
How do enlightened people know that they are enlightened?
Do atheists drink hot cocoa? You take one sip and the flavor explodes in the mouth. Isn't it the best gift our God created? Isn't it the very evidence that atheists requested?
How do I learn real magic powers?
Are the ability of compassion, the ability to feel shame, the ability to respect others and the ability to tell right from wrong inherent in babies, or need they be taught?
The scientific Buddhism claim that consciousness has no influence on the physical activities of the brain. Is that correct?
What distinguishes morals from ethics with regard to religion?
What is the practical explanation for the dark night of the soul? Is it really awakening or psychosis?
When spiritual gurus say turn inward, what do they mean? Is realizing your true self worth it? Can enlightenment break me free? Is it the real freedom?
Did God create men or did men create God?
How do I discover what the ingrained beliefs, assumptions and misconceptions of my subconscious are?
Can you be in a constant meditated state without stop?
Why does spiritual awakening require a shift in our priorities?
Does morality come from reason?
Do people go through a dark phase that lingers after a spiritual awakening?
Are there characters like H.P. Blavatsky and other Theosophists that are alive today?
Have you achieved self realization or enlightenment? Can you explain the feeling of being enlightened?
In Buddhism there is impermanence of Self, and god is not considered the ultimate, so if I have realized the Self and merged with God, should I move to Buddhism and realize a higher truth?
How can an awakened person survive in an environment where nobody else is awakened?
What is the most respectful way to respond to someone who is telling you something religious when you're an atheist?
Why would a therapist get silent for a long period of time leaving me feeling vulnerable? I guess that’s what I’m feeling or near a breakdown.
Why does Buddhism expects the followers to chant mantras like most theistic religion?
How does a believer grow spiritually?
As a person who studies metaphysics, how might I deal with the logically proven fact that we live in a dream/simulation?
Do you confront people about spiritual topics?
Why do people think the Bible is divinely inspired?
What is mysticism?
How can a mind and body job such as meditation, Ayurveda, taichi, etc make more income?
Can the high level of consciousness lead to higher extra sensory perception?
Is it possible to experience a permanent state of enlightenment?
What is the purpose of the universe?

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