Jeremy, the language of the Ra material is written in a manner which is highly rationalistic and precise.
This is both because Don, an engineer, was the questioner, and because I think Ra wrote it intentionally in such a manner because they felt that this type of language would be most appropriate for modern times.
There are a number of very beautiful parables used, but overall the material is largely left brained.
It it like a rock bringing a structure to my search, answering many basic questions and being a sort of guide by which one can judge other material.
There is certainly value in other approaches, though. I largely attribute the success of Christianity to the fact that it presents such a visceral, vivid, and emotional story with a central figure, Christ, that one can try to emulate.
I personally enjoy the emotion and humanism of Rumi, and find the simplicity and naturalism of Lao Tzu which is great for meditation.
Using other material is not being dishonest to yourself or copping out.
The Tao Te Ching says:
"Therefore, the Sage ...
induces the masses to return from where
they have overpassed.
He only helps all creatures to find their own nature,
But does not venture to lead them by the nose. "
This is both because Don, an engineer, was the questioner, and because I think Ra wrote it intentionally in such a manner because they felt that this type of language would be most appropriate for modern times.
There are a number of very beautiful parables used, but overall the material is largely left brained.
It it like a rock bringing a structure to my search, answering many basic questions and being a sort of guide by which one can judge other material.
There is certainly value in other approaches, though. I largely attribute the success of Christianity to the fact that it presents such a visceral, vivid, and emotional story with a central figure, Christ, that one can try to emulate.
I personally enjoy the emotion and humanism of Rumi, and find the simplicity and naturalism of Lao Tzu which is great for meditation.
Using other material is not being dishonest to yourself or copping out.
The Tao Te Ching says:
"Therefore, the Sage ...
induces the masses to return from where
they have overpassed.
He only helps all creatures to find their own nature,
But does not venture to lead them by the nose. "