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Conversations With God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Vol. 2
...this paradigm shift will take great wisdom, great courage, and massive determination. For fear will strike at the heart of these concepts, and call them false. Fear will eat at the core of these magnificent truths, and render them hollow.... Yet you will not have, cannot produce, the society of which you have always dreamed unless and until you see with wisdom and clari...more
Hardcover, 263 pages
Published
May 1st 1997
by Hampton Roads Publishing Company
(first published August 1996)
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It doesn't matter whether you truly think the author conversed with God or whether he made the whole thing up (who's to say?), the spiritual insights into the everyday and commentary of what we have turned religion into are worth the read.
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This book is clearly NOT inspired by God. The author has far too many contradictions with God's Word-The Bible! I didn't even finish the book because of this fact.
For example, on page 9 "God" replys to Neale's question stating, "Then it really will be, because what you wish is My command. Remember, My cherished one, your desires are my desires. Your will is My will." No where in the Bible has God noted that His purpose is to grant me whatever I wish. God's desire is to redeem man back to himsel...more
For example, on page 9 "God" replys to Neale's question stating, "Then it really will be, because what you wish is My command. Remember, My cherished one, your desires are my desires. Your will is My will." No where in the Bible has God noted that His purpose is to grant me whatever I wish. God's desire is to redeem man back to himsel...more
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The second book continues in much the same fashion as book 1. In this book, there are many good ideas, such as a global government - one government for the whole world. This would be similar to the government of the United States. (States coming together and uniting, instead though it would be countries coming together). If we have one government, we would not have to arm ourselves with weapons and spend money on wars. That money could then be used for the greater good.
Another suggestion would...more
Another suggestion would...more
Whether you believe what happened to Neale Donald Walsche or not, it is a fascinating read and puts a new, refreshing view on spirituality.
As an eclectic spiritual philosopher, I found this book intriguing. With all the questions I'd ever posed to God myself, I found the answers within this book. Whether you agree with the answers presented or not, they are answers. Is it divinely inspired? That is for you to decide. I enjoyed it. I found myself having to reread a number of passages to understand what was being said not because I am ignorant but because the concepts were beyond my current standing/faith/belief. Opening my mind to o...more
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Having read CwG, there are so many questions that I have and this has led me to reading another book, where Neale answers Questions on CwG.
One thing for sure that struck me was really how true his depiction of human beings is, especially on the aspect or religion. Religion has rules and there are punishments for the person who breaks these rules, but I also realized that I am looking for an experience an inner peace or understanding if I may say so of my life on earth and my purpose and this boo...more
One thing for sure that struck me was really how true his depiction of human beings is, especially on the aspect or religion. Religion has rules and there are punishments for the person who breaks these rules, but I also realized that I am looking for an experience an inner peace or understanding if I may say so of my life on earth and my purpose and this boo...more
It took me a long time to complete this book as sometimes I had to put it down to think clearly and failed to pick it up sooner than I should. Finally, I finished and also went back for the underlined and highlighted paragraphs. It was good to read these spiritual ideas and be uplifted. This book, like the previous first beek, shall always be beside my bed!
The principle of the book follows the first “Conversation with God” book and has the same concept as “the Secret” and “the Law of Attraction”...more
The principle of the book follows the first “Conversation with God” book and has the same concept as “the Secret” and “the Law of Attraction”...more
Ce second volume de "Conversations..." m'a moins remué et fait réfléchir que le premier, mais il a quand même retenu mon attention longuement (je l'ai dévoré aussi rapidement que le tome I) et a nouri certaines pensées. Il est centré sur des questions plus générales, sur des sujets qui impliquent l'ensemble de la société et moins l'individu. Le public visé est très nettement américain, cela se remarque notamment à travers une certaine lutte contre un puritanisme ambiant, qui s'étend sur de nombr...more
Fascinating and thought-provoking!
The conversation that was started in Book 1 between Neale Donald Walsch (an ordinary man with a lot of common problems) and God carries on here and continues to fascinate. There are intriguing discussions about organised religions, the nature of time, Einstein's theory of relativity (but a non-scientist like me can follow what's being said!), sex, education, government and politics, the economy and war. Two things are emphasised - we should cease to think of our...more
The conversation that was started in Book 1 between Neale Donald Walsch (an ordinary man with a lot of common problems) and God carries on here and continues to fascinate. There are intriguing discussions about organised religions, the nature of time, Einstein's theory of relativity (but a non-scientist like me can follow what's being said!), sex, education, government and politics, the economy and war. Two things are emphasised - we should cease to think of our...more
I read all three books of this series somewhere around 2001... and it said so many things that I had felt, but could never find any literature that had the same thoughts and feelings. It also expanded my thinking... and really, really made me OK with everything!
This series of books came out around the time that a lot of the "new thought" books and leaders starting showing themselves, at the turn of the century.
A must read and addition to anyone's spiritual library!
This series of books came out around the time that a lot of the "new thought" books and leaders starting showing themselves, at the turn of the century.
A must read and addition to anyone's spiritual library!
Just like the first book, I thought this book was also amazing, but in some ways it left me with more questions than answers. I'm not questioning that Walsch did indeed have this dialogue, I just find myself wondering how much of his own bias crept into the book. I also find myself questioning God's responses to questions put forth by Walsch and how they differ from the Bible, which is what I was raised on and taught that it was the Word of God.
I think many people, especially the most vocal defenders and detractors of these books, don't really understand what process Walsch went through when writing these texts. If taken the way he takes it, there is much to enjoy, much to mull over, and many evident truths that are worth repeating as Walsch has done in these books. If you take offense, you completely misconstrue what these conversations really are: A person's dialogue with his own inner soul.
This book was a really good thing for my spiritual journey! It revolutionized my thinking, helped me to become more comfortable with sexuality, and closer to God! After reading this, I felt better then before, I had a whole batch of new philosophies to try in life, and I was very enthusiastic to share! Although my passion for it has lessened since I read it, it is still a wonderful book that I plan to read again!
Again... Again... And again... Can we say anything so many times that I get severely bored? Not that the intention here is to slam this book, but wow... The first was amazing this is redundant... Very redundant. So redundant that this repetitios review doesn't even start to cover the redundancy... Get the point?.........................Redundant message (beep)
Books 1-3 were a revelation to me. Suddenly, I had the feeling, the universe made sense. Subsequent books were really more of the same stuff looked upon from a different angle. Which is okay, because many people need this and it is good that the information gets out there in a way that everyone can understand it in their own way. Highly recommended! <3
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These books (Conversations With God 1, 2, 3) are the books that got me into spirituality, and that was the doorway to becoming me! I was fascinated by this series and felt a connection I had never felt to anything or anyone before. As a teenager who was at the time, looking for something to connect to this series of books really helped me!
This trilogy (book 1, 2 and 3) is one of the most intersting book I read in the last 2 years. Neale Walsch questions our preconceptions on everything.
Every one should have read these 3 books. It will surprise many and force you to put things into perspective and re evaluate your convictions.
I enjoyed all 3 books very much.
Every one should have read these 3 books. It will surprise many and force you to put things into perspective and re evaluate your convictions.
I enjoyed all 3 books very much.
If your looking for answers and thought clarity between the stories u hear and the life we are taught in school/families. Then this is a must read, it opened my mind to many new horizons and gave me a better understanding to our so called belief system.. its an easy read thou some may think its a book of exaggerated thoughts..
If the author really believed he was talking to God why would he haggle over every little thing? This author has been caught in lies, do a search. I was really turned off when, in his second book, he told us that George H Bush was a great humanitarian. How can one converse with all that is and not be in awe?
Jul 25, 2010
Suzy Atkin
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Anyone who has read book 1 and liked/appreciated that
I can see how devoted Christians could find this book offensive as there are a few times quoted that 'following religion makes you good at obeying, not any closer to God', people might find this hard to swallow considering you have 'rules/commandments' to follow as Christians and also that there are no bad apples, just people who have different views of the world. After studying sociology the messages in this match a lot of what I learned at university. I love how the series gets more in depth w...more
I found this even better than the first book (which was thought provoking). Most of what is written here resonates with my own beliefs so I found it easier to accept than someone may do if they are bound to a particular religious construct. This book contains concepts that could change the world and many beautiful ideologies. I plan to read the third, and I would recommend the series to anyone, if only to challenge and expand their thinking.
All 3 books from the series Conversations with God are filled with little gems that can be read and reread. I love the thought provoking ideas that come forth and shed light on/new perspectives concerning difficult challenges within life.
I love this man's writtings. He is both a scholar and a humanitarian.
Interesting thoughts in the book on various "institutions" of religion and what we have done to both God and his word in the name of power and control.
Interesting thoughts in the book on various "institutions" of religion and what we have done to both God and his word in the name of power and control.
A very different and interesting perspective on God. I enjoyed this and felt far closer to God through this book than I ever did through the Bible. Not for people who are not open to a different perspective.
Another interesting read, with even more "out of the box" ideas than the first. I think these books will have to be on my to read again list, to fully wrap my mind around all the thoughts presented...
Interesting. It does stimulate thought. I prefer Tolle's Power of Now explanations. I admit to listening to this on CDs, and maybe it was Ed Asner and Ellen Burstyn alternating as God's voice that put me off. But my new age cynicism was prevalent!
Jan 23, 2013
Cristian F
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Recommends it for:
everyone
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Aron Ioana, Bianca U, other
A deeper understanding of how things (do not) work in this world..
Social, financial, political wisdom all packed in a nice and easy Question and Answer format.
Social, financial, political wisdom all packed in a nice and easy Question and Answer format.
I didn't find this whole series as good as everyone else must have thought it was.
I wasn't able to deal with the Author's sarcastic attitude in the book.
I wasn't able to deal with the Author's sarcastic attitude in the book.
Love this series of books, not seriously religious but definitely spiritual, it can answer so many questions in the simplist of formats, a conversation.
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Neale Donald Walsch is a modern day spiritual messenger whose words continue to touch the world in profound ways. With an early interest in religion and a deeply felt connection to spirituality, Neale spent the majority of his life thriving professionally, yet searching for spiritual meaning before beginning his now famous conversation with God. His With God series of books has been translated int...more
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“Be a light unto the world, and hurt it not. Seek to build not destroy. Bring My people home.
How?
By your shining example. Seek only Godliness. Speak only in truthfulness. Act only in love.
Live the Law of Love now and forever more. Give everything require nothing.
Avoid the mundane.
Do not accept the unacceptable.
Teach all who seek to learn of Me.
Make every moment of your life an outpouring of love.
Use every moment to think the highest thought, say the highest word, do the highest deed. In this, glorify your Holy Self, and thus too, glorify Me.
Bring peace to the Earth by bringing peace to all those whose lives you touch. Be peace. Feel and express in every moment your Divine Connection with the All, and with every person, place, and thing.
Embrace every circumstance, own every fault, share every joy, contemplate every mystery, walk in every man’s shoes, forgive every offense (including your own), heal every heart, honor every person’s truth, adore every person’s God, protect every person’s rights, preserve every person’s dignity, promote every person’s interests, provide every person’s needs, presume every person’s holiness, present every person’s greatest gifts, produce every person’s blessing, pronounce every person’s future secure in the assured love of God.
Be a living, breathing example of the Highest Truth that resides within you. Speak humbly of yourself, lest someone mistake your Highest Truth for boast. Speak softly, lest someone think you are merely calling for attention. Speak gently, that all might know of Love. Speak openly, lest someone think you have something to hide. Speak candidly, so you cannot be mistaken. Speak often, so that your word may truly go forth. Speak respectfully, that no one be dishonored. Speak lovingly, that every syllable may heal. Speak of Me with every utterance. Make of your life a gift. Remember always, you are the gift!
Be a gift to everyone who enters your life, and to everyone whose life you enter. Be careful not to enter another’s life if you cannot be a gift. (You can always be a gift, because you always are the gift—yet sometimes you don’t let yourself know that.) When someone enters your life unexpectedly, look for the gift that person has come to receive from you…I HAVE SENT YOU NOTHING BUT ANGELS.”
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By your shining example. Seek only Godliness. Speak only in truthfulness. Act only in love.
Live the Law of Love now and forever more. Give everything require nothing.
Avoid the mundane.
Do not accept the unacceptable.
Teach all who seek to learn of Me.
Make every moment of your life an outpouring of love.
Use every moment to think the highest thought, say the highest word, do the highest deed. In this, glorify your Holy Self, and thus too, glorify Me.
Bring peace to the Earth by bringing peace to all those whose lives you touch. Be peace. Feel and express in every moment your Divine Connection with the All, and with every person, place, and thing.
Embrace every circumstance, own every fault, share every joy, contemplate every mystery, walk in every man’s shoes, forgive every offense (including your own), heal every heart, honor every person’s truth, adore every person’s God, protect every person’s rights, preserve every person’s dignity, promote every person’s interests, provide every person’s needs, presume every person’s holiness, present every person’s greatest gifts, produce every person’s blessing, pronounce every person’s future secure in the assured love of God.
Be a living, breathing example of the Highest Truth that resides within you. Speak humbly of yourself, lest someone mistake your Highest Truth for boast. Speak softly, lest someone think you are merely calling for attention. Speak gently, that all might know of Love. Speak openly, lest someone think you have something to hide. Speak candidly, so you cannot be mistaken. Speak often, so that your word may truly go forth. Speak respectfully, that no one be dishonored. Speak lovingly, that every syllable may heal. Speak of Me with every utterance. Make of your life a gift. Remember always, you are the gift!
Be a gift to everyone who enters your life, and to everyone whose life you enter. Be careful not to enter another’s life if you cannot be a gift. (You can always be a gift, because you always are the gift—yet sometimes you don’t let yourself know that.) When someone enters your life unexpectedly, look for the gift that person has come to receive from you…I HAVE SENT YOU NOTHING BUT ANGELS.”
“Start telling the truth now and never stop. Begin by telling the truth to yourself about yourself. Then tell the truth to yourself about someone else. Then tell the truth about yourself to another. Then tell the truth about another to that other. Finally, tell the truth to everyone about everything. These are the 5 levels of truth telling. This is the five-fold path to freedom.”
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