This song represents the unitarian viewpoint. That at one point all religions were the right one, than, they fell apart. The pieces are now corrupt, molded shadows of the once great temple. This song says if the pieces don't communicate with each other than we are doomed. At least, that is what I hear.
I used to listen to Tool a bit, and I think that your interpritation of this song is correct.
I used to listen to Tool a bit, and I think that your interpritation of this song is correct.
I am glad that true Christianity is not a religion at all....it is simply a relationship with God. If more people understood that, then they would understand why Christianity is distinct from every religion in the world, and therefore not compatible with them. For those who are interested, I have explained this in more detail in the following article on my site:
I am glad that true Christianity is not a religion at all....it is simply a relationship with God. If more people understood that, then they would understand why Christianity is distinct from every religion in the world, and therefore not compatible with them. For those who are interested, I have explained this in more detail in the following article on my site:
"Christianity is not a religion at all"
"Christianity is distinct from every religion in the world"
If it isn't a religion at all, how can you compare it with other religions?
"Christianity is not a religion at all"
"Christianity is distinct from every religion in the world"
If it isn't a religion at all, how can you compare it with other religions?
Christianity is not different from other religions. You just think that it is because it is all you know. Religion is a lot like music; most people just stick with what they were raised on. And then some people find their own identities, but in the end, it's all the same.
Christianity is not different from other religions. You just think that it is because it is all you know. Religion is a lot like music; most people just stick with what they were raised on. And then some people find their own identities, but in the end, it's all the same.
im callin bullshit on this one guys, christianity is the exact same as any religion with looser disciplines, every religion has differences from each other
im callin bullshit on this one guys, christianity is the exact same as any religion with looser disciplines, every religion has differences from each other
"Religion" is merely a man-made organization of people believing in their interpretation of God but no matter what "religion" it is the goal is always the same: power. Just look at every organized religion throughout the world. Christianity, especially Catholicism, is a parallel to a feudal hierarchy. The pope is a king, the cardinals are dukes, bishops and arch-bishops are barons, priests are earls, and the congregation are the peasants that make up the majority but contain very little power. The Muslims have 2 groups, the Sunnis and Shittes who have been fighting ever since they began as individual groups...
"Religion" is merely a man-made organization of people believing in their interpretation of God but no matter what "religion" it is the goal is always the same: power. Just look at every organized religion throughout the world. Christianity, especially Catholicism, is a parallel to a feudal hierarchy. The pope is a king, the cardinals are dukes, bishops and arch-bishops are barons, priests are earls, and the congregation are the peasants that make up the majority but contain very little power. The Muslims have 2 groups, the Sunnis and Shittes who have been fighting ever since they began as individual groups on which ideology is right. To me this song isn't just about the schism between the Catholic and Orthodox churches, it is about the schism of people over religion.
I'm Christian and that's as far as I go. I don't buy into the whole "you need a priest, pastor, etc." to tell you how to worship. Isn't that exactly against what Jesus taught?
As far as the song meaning, I can't truly know what Maynard's intent was but if I had to venture an informed guess I'd say PhilosopherKing78 has a good thing going with that interpretation... There's so much in the way of doomsday prophecies in religion... Its a good motivational tool for sure and its not possible to logically disprove a potential event. But life/communication between religions might be a lot easier if the communication was clearer, less hostile, more focused on similarities... Sidenote if we're on the topic of religion... I wish the planet was viewed more truly as...
As far as the song meaning, I can't truly know what Maynard's intent was but if I had to venture an informed guess I'd say PhilosopherKing78 has a good thing going with that interpretation... There's so much in the way of doomsday prophecies in religion... Its a good motivational tool for sure and its not possible to logically disprove a potential event. But life/communication between religions might be a lot easier if the communication was clearer, less hostile, more focused on similarities... Sidenote if we're on the topic of religion... I wish the planet was viewed more truly as a gift from God... Or maybe an heirloom. Its a pretty good gift, I'd say. Like any kickass gift comes the responsibility to TAKE CARE of it. ;)
Anyway... soadchoede made a good point up above... "Religion is a lot like music; most people just stick with what they were raised on. And then some people find their own identities..."
@PhilosopherKing78 I think you pretty much hit the nail on its head with this interpretation.
One thing I would like to mention though is, that, from what I think at least, Maynard isn't specifically wanting to build one religion out of them all, but it is more like all people had kind of like the same conciousness back then and he is not dispraising the split to many religions itself, but rather how it made people fall apart too, fighting each other. I came to this Idea, because in 10000 days he is talking bad about most cristians, which I now...
@PhilosopherKing78 I think you pretty much hit the nail on its head with this interpretation.
One thing I would like to mention though is, that, from what I think at least, Maynard isn't specifically wanting to build one religion out of them all, but it is more like all people had kind of like the same conciousness back then and he is not dispraising the split to many religions itself, but rather how it made people fall apart too, fighting each other. I came to this Idea, because in 10000 days he is talking bad about most cristians, which I now extended to religious fundamentalists in general, too.
What do you think about it?
This song is about the inevitable atrophy of intimacy, which comes through a breakdown in communication channels through the participants (lovers) unconscious thoughts, feelings and behaviours. But Maynard offers us the possibility of intimacy's redemption - he sings 'I know the pieces fit' - confirmed, still, presently - implying that even though the pieces have fallen away they would still fit if retrieved and re-applied.
This song is about the inevitable atrophy of intimacy, which comes through a breakdown in communication channels through the participants (lovers) unconscious thoughts, feelings and behaviours. But Maynard offers us the possibility of intimacy's redemption - he sings 'I know the pieces fit' - confirmed, still, presently - implying that even though the pieces have fallen away they would still fit if retrieved and re-applied.
Taking your point a bit further, it is about observing the dual nature of our minds, a cognitive dissonance and being aware of this afflictions various resultant forms of manifestation in our lives. It is a schism of our left and right brain hemispheres causing a split between our sacred male and sacred feminine characteristics, a separation of Yin and Yang, a fracture between logic and intuition, dis-harmony between the analytical and holistic thoughts of our minds.
Taking your point a bit further, it is about observing the dual nature of our minds, a cognitive dissonance and being aware of this afflictions various resultant forms of manifestation in our lives. It is a schism of our left and right brain hemispheres causing a split between our sacred male and sacred feminine characteristics, a separation of Yin and Yang, a fracture between logic and intuition, dis-harmony between the analytical and holistic thoughts of our minds.
With a fundamental understanding of this song and our minds we can observe the schism of the internal (disharmony of the mind) causing disharmony in the external (our world, our lives). You know the pieces fit because you watched them fall away.
When we can find unity once again, once we can reestablish harmonious communication within ourselves, resulting in harmony in our lives... we can make the pieces fit once again.
@PhilosopherKing78 Being a long time Tool fan, I can garantee it's not about religion at all, it's about relationships. Don't take it from me, I'll let MK do the talking: "“Religion is basically a marketing plan. They’re going to pass a plate in front of you, trick you into giving 10 per cent of your income to some child-molesting fuckhead, or trick you into giving up your civil rights over some storybook.” loudersound.com/features/maynard-james-keenan-tool-puscifer-bill-hicks-interview
@PhilosopherKing78 Being a long time Tool fan, I can garantee it's not about religion at all, it's about relationships. Don't take it from me, I'll let MK do the talking: "“Religion is basically a marketing plan. They’re going to pass a plate in front of you, trick you into giving 10 per cent of your income to some child-molesting fuckhead, or trick you into giving up your civil rights over some storybook.” loudersound.com/features/maynard-james-keenan-tool-puscifer-bill-hicks-interview
This song represents the unitarian viewpoint. That at one point all religions were the right one, than, they fell apart. The pieces are now corrupt, molded shadows of the once great temple. This song says if the pieces don't communicate with each other than we are doomed. At least, that is what I hear.
I used to listen to Tool a bit, and I think that your interpritation of this song is correct.
I used to listen to Tool a bit, and I think that your interpritation of this song is correct.
I am glad that true Christianity is not a religion at all....it is simply a relationship with God. If more people understood that, then they would understand why Christianity is distinct from every religion in the world, and therefore not compatible with them. For those who are interested, I have explained this in more detail in the following article on my site:
I am glad that true Christianity is not a religion at all....it is simply a relationship with God. If more people understood that, then they would understand why Christianity is distinct from every religion in the world, and therefore not compatible with them. For those who are interested, I have explained this in more detail in the following article on my site:
jdlarsenmn.tripod.com/gift_2.htm
jdlarsenmn.tripod.com/gift_2.htm
"Christianity is not a religion at all"
"Christianity is distinct from every religion in the world" If it isn't a religion at all, how can you compare it with other religions?
"Christianity is not a religion at all"
"Christianity is distinct from every religion in the world" If it isn't a religion at all, how can you compare it with other religions?
Christianity is not different from other religions. You just think that it is because it is all you know. Religion is a lot like music; most people just stick with what they were raised on. And then some people find their own identities, but in the end, it's all the same.
Christianity is not different from other religions. You just think that it is because it is all you know. Religion is a lot like music; most people just stick with what they were raised on. And then some people find their own identities, but in the end, it's all the same.
im callin bullshit on this one guys, christianity is the exact same as any religion with looser disciplines, every religion has differences from each other
im callin bullshit on this one guys, christianity is the exact same as any religion with looser disciplines, every religion has differences from each other
"Religion" is merely a man-made organization of people believing in their interpretation of God but no matter what "religion" it is the goal is always the same: power. Just look at every organized religion throughout the world. Christianity, especially Catholicism, is a parallel to a feudal hierarchy. The pope is a king, the cardinals are dukes, bishops and arch-bishops are barons, priests are earls, and the congregation are the peasants that make up the majority but contain very little power. The Muslims have 2 groups, the Sunnis and Shittes who have been fighting ever since they began as individual groups...
"Religion" is merely a man-made organization of people believing in their interpretation of God but no matter what "religion" it is the goal is always the same: power. Just look at every organized religion throughout the world. Christianity, especially Catholicism, is a parallel to a feudal hierarchy. The pope is a king, the cardinals are dukes, bishops and arch-bishops are barons, priests are earls, and the congregation are the peasants that make up the majority but contain very little power. The Muslims have 2 groups, the Sunnis and Shittes who have been fighting ever since they began as individual groups on which ideology is right. To me this song isn't just about the schism between the Catholic and Orthodox churches, it is about the schism of people over religion. I'm Christian and that's as far as I go. I don't buy into the whole "you need a priest, pastor, etc." to tell you how to worship. Isn't that exactly against what Jesus taught?
As far as the song meaning, I can't truly know what Maynard's intent was but if I had to venture an informed guess I'd say PhilosopherKing78 has a good thing going with that interpretation... There's so much in the way of doomsday prophecies in religion... Its a good motivational tool for sure and its not possible to logically disprove a potential event. But life/communication between religions might be a lot easier if the communication was clearer, less hostile, more focused on similarities... Sidenote if we're on the topic of religion... I wish the planet was viewed more truly as...
As far as the song meaning, I can't truly know what Maynard's intent was but if I had to venture an informed guess I'd say PhilosopherKing78 has a good thing going with that interpretation... There's so much in the way of doomsday prophecies in religion... Its a good motivational tool for sure and its not possible to logically disprove a potential event. But life/communication between religions might be a lot easier if the communication was clearer, less hostile, more focused on similarities... Sidenote if we're on the topic of religion... I wish the planet was viewed more truly as a gift from God... Or maybe an heirloom. Its a pretty good gift, I'd say. Like any kickass gift comes the responsibility to TAKE CARE of it. ;)
Anyway... soadchoede made a good point up above... "Religion is a lot like music; most people just stick with what they were raised on. And then some people find their own identities..."
@PhilosopherKing78 I think you pretty much hit the nail on its head with this interpretation. One thing I would like to mention though is, that, from what I think at least, Maynard isn't specifically wanting to build one religion out of them all, but it is more like all people had kind of like the same conciousness back then and he is not dispraising the split to many religions itself, but rather how it made people fall apart too, fighting each other. I came to this Idea, because in 10000 days he is talking bad about most cristians, which I now...
@PhilosopherKing78 I think you pretty much hit the nail on its head with this interpretation. One thing I would like to mention though is, that, from what I think at least, Maynard isn't specifically wanting to build one religion out of them all, but it is more like all people had kind of like the same conciousness back then and he is not dispraising the split to many religions itself, but rather how it made people fall apart too, fighting each other. I came to this Idea, because in 10000 days he is talking bad about most cristians, which I now extended to religious fundamentalists in general, too. What do you think about it?
This song is about the inevitable atrophy of intimacy, which comes through a breakdown in communication channels through the participants (lovers) unconscious thoughts, feelings and behaviours. But Maynard offers us the possibility of intimacy's redemption - he sings 'I know the pieces fit' - confirmed, still, presently - implying that even though the pieces have fallen away they would still fit if retrieved and re-applied.
This song is about the inevitable atrophy of intimacy, which comes through a breakdown in communication channels through the participants (lovers) unconscious thoughts, feelings and behaviours. But Maynard offers us the possibility of intimacy's redemption - he sings 'I know the pieces fit' - confirmed, still, presently - implying that even though the pieces have fallen away they would still fit if retrieved and re-applied.
@PhilosopherKing78
@PhilosopherKing78
Taking your point a bit further, it is about observing the dual nature of our minds, a cognitive dissonance and being aware of this afflictions various resultant forms of manifestation in our lives. It is a schism of our left and right brain hemispheres causing a split between our sacred male and sacred feminine characteristics, a separation of Yin and Yang, a fracture between logic and intuition, dis-harmony between the analytical and holistic thoughts of our minds.
Taking your point a bit further, it is about observing the dual nature of our minds, a cognitive dissonance and being aware of this afflictions various resultant forms of manifestation in our lives. It is a schism of our left and right brain hemispheres causing a split between our sacred male and sacred feminine characteristics, a separation of Yin and Yang, a fracture between logic and intuition, dis-harmony between the analytical and holistic thoughts of our minds.
With a fundamental understanding of this song and our minds we can observe the schism of the internal (disharmony of the mind) causing disharmony in the external (our world, our lives). You know the pieces fit because you watched them fall away.
When we can find unity once again, once we can reestablish harmonious communication within ourselves, resulting in harmony in our lives... we can make the pieces fit once again.
@PhilosopherKing78 Being a long time Tool fan, I can garantee it's not about religion at all, it's about relationships. Don't take it from me, I'll let MK do the talking: "“Religion is basically a marketing plan. They’re going to pass a plate in front of you, trick you into giving 10 per cent of your income to some child-molesting fuckhead, or trick you into giving up your civil rights over some storybook.” loudersound.com/features/maynard-james-keenan-tool-puscifer-bill-hicks-interview
@PhilosopherKing78 Being a long time Tool fan, I can garantee it's not about religion at all, it's about relationships. Don't take it from me, I'll let MK do the talking: "“Religion is basically a marketing plan. They’re going to pass a plate in front of you, trick you into giving 10 per cent of your income to some child-molesting fuckhead, or trick you into giving up your civil rights over some storybook.” loudersound.com/features/maynard-james-keenan-tool-puscifer-bill-hicks-interview