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Since I started studying the Kabbalah I am finding a conflict with my Christian religion that is causing me to find my belief unhelpful, especially with the belief in the Trinity. I find it impossible to say the creed. or any prayers that mention Jesus, the Holy Spirit or three persons in one God. I am also worried that my participation in Christian belief cause the creator pain/offence. other Christians may find no conflict. but because I do should I put aside my Christian Religion and concentrate on the Kabalah alone.
Stephen,
This is  something you will have to decide yourself.
We are learning together the science of the soul. We have people from all backgrounds who come to study.
If your family has traditions and a culture, there is no problem to keep it.
Of course religions have their own interpretation of the texts.
We are following the kabbalists who attained the degrees that we want to achieve.The Creator cares about our hearts. If you sit with your family in church because it is important to them and your community there is not a problem.
Seth@KabUBrad,
You can do whatever you want.
The kabbalists are giving advises for those who want to follow the path that they have traversed before us.
There is no problem, in fact it is good to have a healthy, warm family and in all families there are different interests and beliefs. Why is there a problem sitting with your family for an event that they hold dear to them? There is no problem.
Concerning idolatry, anything that we feel has power besides the Creator is referred to idolatry in the wisdom of kabbalah.
If you feel it is the police officer pulling you over and not the Creator, that is also idolatry, but let’s not get confused now, we are just beginning.
Seth@KabU
Is it normal for the process to feel isolating and lonely sometimes? When I let go of trying to “fix” my problems and the problems of others and the world, I struggle to connect with my friends and family, I mean of course I am connected and part of my family, but I sometimes think we are on very different wave-lengths. I find it difficult to keep the spot-light shining on the internal and the willingness to be corrected , when I can often be overwhelmed by the uncertainty of the world around me.
As we progress, and my perception is beginning to change, does the light of the creator get stronger? I sometimes feel like I slip back into old attitudes and behaviour.
Paula,
It’s ok. We go through many changing states as we are advancing.  The room that I thought was so clean…when more light shines I see dust in the corners that I didn’t even notice before.
Most important is to be connected with the other students and help each other to stay inspired. We have songs on our site and videos.
Soon you’ll have the opportunity to meet and work practically with the other students.
Seth@KabU
Tony stated in the lesson that the same action performed in religious context (goal of externality) can be performed with the goal of internality instead and this will result in a completely different experience. Is this to say that an action (such as observing Shabbat) that might be done in a religious context – with the goal of appealing to God – can be done instead with the goal of changing myself – and that this would change the outcome or result of the exact same action?
Ann,
Sure, you can observe Shabbat if you want. In the past the sages sacrificed animals on the alter in the Temple in Jerusalem.
In our generation the work is internal. In previous generations when the aviut of the soul was much more refined, a person could attain connection by the actions themselves. Today the corrections come from the changing of our heart.
Seth@KabUAnn, thank you for asking what I was thinking.
Seth, I have to ask something as a follow-up to your response to Ann’s question, but please bear with me as I make a statement first.
I have heard that there is significance in the days of the week as well as dates of the month and throughout the year. I recognize that there is a difference between religion and Kabbalah, but ddespite being a Noahide, I recently fasted for Tisha B’Av and attempted to observe Shabbat (short of attending Synagogue as I live far from one). I later read several Chabad articles from many different Rabbis that such actions, especially concerning Shabbat, specifically to having a complete, 25-hour day of rest, was a grave sin, as I am not of the covenant of Moses. I read that with the right intention I could do a few things as a Noahide, but I certainly do not want to participate in cultural appropriation if it offends anyone. I accept that Kabbalah has been opened to the whole of the world, of which I am grateful to be a part of in my small way, and I know that we’re supposed to limit our inquiry into religious matters, but I have to ask.
In what way(s) may I or may I not observe Shabbat?
I appreciate everyone’s insight and opinion. As someone who struggles with severe ADD due to childhood trauma it takes a while for me to understand these teachings, but I’ve had an intense desire to study Kabbalah and as difficult it’s been for me to understand some of these teachings I have to say that I’ve seen so many positive changes in my life mentally and spiritually. I do believe that it’s because of my desire and open- heartedness to receive these teachings of Kabbalah.
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