Guest guest Posted January 2, 2001 Report Share Posted January 2, 2001 Hi Michael, Here is my answer to your question: Beliefs are perceptions based on past experience - one belief today, another tomorrow depending on circumstances lived since the previous experience - and have no fundamental reason as to our purpose in life or a Divine being. For instance, I am interested in herbalism because past experience has taught me that drugs make me sick, or sicker. It's as simple as that, in my case anyway. Best wishes, Pat herbal remedies , " Michael Edmonds " <mikeed@i...> wrote: > Hi all, > > Happy New Year. > > I hope everyone has had an enjoyable New Year and that all of your > new year resolutions are still in effect :-) > I've been thinking and reading about herbalism over the past week > and came up with the following question - Does a belief in an > ordered universe make it easier to accept herbalism? > Ordered universe meaning that there is a purpose for us being here, > that is usually related to a belief in God, the Goddess or other > " higher powers " . > > Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2001 Report Share Posted January 2, 2001 My belief is that there is a God and He created everything including herbs for medicine (I worship the Creator not the creation). I do believe there is a purpose for each and everyone's life. Anne > > Happy New Year. > > I hope everyone has had an enjoyable New Year and that all of your > new year resolutions are still in effect :-) > I've been thinking and reading about herbalism over the past week > and came up with the following question - Does a belief in an > ordered universe make it easier to accept herbalism? > Ordered universe meaning that there is a purpose for us being here, > that is usually related to a belief in God, the Goddess or other > " higher powers " . > > Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2001 Report Share Posted January 3, 2001 Hi Michael, It's good to hear from you. I have choosen herblism due to convential medicine not having answers for me. My interst in herbal medicine has more to do with what has been used for hundreds of years and what is easily accessed.I never thought of it as a spiritual choice. June Hi all,Happy New Year.I hope everyone has had an enjoyable New Year and that all of your new year resolutions are still in effect :-)I've been thinking and reading about herbalism over the past week and came up with the following question - Does a belief in an ordered universe make it easier to accept herbalism? Ordered universe meaning that there is a purpose for us being here, that is usually related to a belief in God, the Goddess or other "higher powers".MichaelFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of Naturopathyian_shillington Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2001 Report Share Posted January 3, 2001 Hi, I became interested in natural healing when regular medicine was no longer helping my endometriosis. I have always been interested in natural healing because I am part Chickasaw (native american tribe located in Oklahoma) and believe that nature can do wonders but my parents do not practice natural healing and I did not have the money to do it on my own until now. Missa _______________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2001 Report Share Posted January 3, 2001 Welllllll, I love philosophical questions, sooooo here's my answer ) I would have to say "No", "Not necessarily", "Maybe" and "Most definitely" in various cases. In talking about an "ordered universe", meaning a purpose for us being here, that is usually related to a belief in God, the Goddess, or Supreme Being, or Prime Cause, or "higher powers" as you have delineated, one could come to accept herbalism by following a certain line of reasoning. If a person wants to look at herbalism through a theological perspective, and use holy works to back up their observation, why that is their perogative and "God given" right. However, an atheist could also accept herbalism simply by observing that it WORKS. Many people who are intently following their own chosen religious doctrine could also observe the "workability" of herbalism, and therefore accept it, without looking at the question through a religious slant. Most people drive cars, acknowledge that cars exist and that they work, without considering what God has to say about it. It's the same with herbs. You bring up "a purpose for us being here" and of course this leads to the big "WHY?". I find this question intensely more interesting. Why am I here? Why do I exist? Why do I love? Why do I screw up sometimes? Why do I crave adventure? Why? Why? WHYYYY? Welllll, I wrote a poem which is my answer to the big "WHY?", and I'm wearing my soul on my sleeve by publishing it, but, what the hey, here goes. Why?Because.Because why?Well - just because.Yeah but, please tell me why?To BE CAUSE, to CREATE an EFFECT that's why.Oh, but why be Cause and create an effect?Why not? Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington I hope everyone has had an enjoyable New Year and that all of your new year resolutions are still in effect :-)I've been thinking and reading about herbalism over the past week and came up with the following question - Does a belief in an ordered universe make it easier to accept herbalism? Ordered universe meaning that there is a purpose for us being here, that is usually related to a belief in God, the Goddess or other "higher powers".Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2001 Report Share Posted January 3, 2001 Hi all, Happy New Year. I hope everyone has had an enjoyable New Year and that all of your new year resolutions are still in effect :-) I've been thinking and reading about herbalism over the past week and came up with the following question - Does a belief in an ordered universe make it easier to accept herbalism? Ordered universe meaning that there is a purpose for us being here, that is usually related to a belief in God, the Goddess or other " higher powers " . Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2001 Report Share Posted January 3, 2001 Thanks for your reply Pat. There seem to be a number of different approaches to herbalism depending on ones background and beliefs. Thanks for sharing yours. A lot of people are drawn to herbalism when conventional medicine fails. Good luck in finding what you need here. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2001 Report Share Posted January 3, 2001 Thanks for sharing your poem and thoughts Ian. I like the poem. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2001 Report Share Posted January 4, 2001 The Herbal Lore of the Chickasaw? I have never heard of that. I live in NJ and my tribe's reservation is in Oklahoma. I have never met any members of my tribe. I wish one day I will have that chance though. I am on a group in e-groups that deals with native american issues. I am going to ask the people on that list if they know about this. Thanks! Missa >Dear Missa, > It would be extremely valuable to Herbal Medicine as a whole if you >were able to find an older member of your tribe who was familiar with >the Herbal Lore of the Chickasaw. > Perhaps that is your destiny? It would only cost you your time and >energy and would be priceless information to bring to the world .... > To find and categorize the Herbal Teachings of your >people?.............Love Penny _______________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2001 Report Share Posted January 5, 2001 > >The Herbal Lore of the Chickasaw? I have never heard of that. >---- >each nation/tribe has a wealth of herblore. After all, what else would the >medicine men/wise woman use to save the bunch??? > >GB, Sorcy Thanks Sorcy!!! Missa _______________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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