Jesus.

Jesus is the sign-post that shows us the way to Salvation.

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Gay Love.

Because you call us homosexuals does not mean that our same-sex attractions are purely sexual.

Our attraction is also love.

It resembles the great love of David and Jonathan in the Bible.

And it emulates the great Greek lovers of antiquity: Achilles and Patroclus, Hercules and Iolaus, Theseus and Peirithous, Orestes and Pylades.....

Even the Greek gods had male lovers: Zeus and Ganymede, Apollo and Hyacinthus and Cyparissus, Hermes and Crocus and Perseus.....

So the idea that homosexuals are somehow more sexual than heterosexuals is a myth.

Homosexuality is love.

And as such it is acceptable to God.

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Love is Life!

When love is absent from our lives we feel empty, we feel desolate, we feel lonely, we feel hopeless, we feel helpless, and we cannot cope.

This is death-like.

But when there is love in our lives we feel happy, we feel fulfilled, we feel generous, we feel strong, we feel optimistic, and we can cope.

This is Life.

And when we love we are in God and God is in us.

Love God and love your neighbor.

And Live!

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Love.

"Love is the fulfillment of the law."  Romans 13:10 (NRSV)

Rather than adhering more and more rigidly to moral principles we should consider practising love as the fulfillment of the law.

Moses gave humanity guidelines for living.

But Jesus' commandment was to love.

Many religious people practise righteousness as a pathway to Heaven.

But the deeper understanding is centered in the heart.

A tender, compassionate, loving heart is the basis of a closer relationship with God.

So do not get hung up on moral principles.

Confront your fears.

And open your heart.

[Scripture quotations (marked NRSV) are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and are used by permission.  All rights reserved.]

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Hat Boxes.

Earning Heaven (and avoiding hell) through Good Works.

Spiritual Evolution from animals to humans to angels.

Mortification of the Body - abstaining from earthly pleasures in order to win Heaven (and avoid hell).

The Path of Knowledge - gaining esoteric knowledge as a path to Enlightenment.

Righteousness - the practise of moral principles to earn God's favor.

All these approaches are centered in the mind.

But the ultimate approach is centered in the heart.

It teaches us to love.

To love God and to love everyone.

For everyone is a Child of God.

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Perspective.

The inmost nature of God is Love.

God does not punish us.

God does not judge us.

God loves us like a Father.

And we are to love Him and all His children.

But this will be challenged.

It will be challenged by Satanists whose perspective is evil.

They will try to turn you to the dark side.

And it will be challenged by religious authorities who will try to impose their personal theology on you.

But God is faithful.

He will help you.

He will rescue you and honor you.

And He will show you His Salvation.

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Soul.

Generation X are bad.

And that is their curse.

But God can redeem their souls from within their lies and mistakes.

Deep within them is a little child who is innocent and good.

God can call out this little child, the soul.

And give them the love that they have lost.

Then the ugly grubs will be transformed into beautiful butterflies.

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Hate.

From 1984 to the present day we have seen a campaign of hate against the political left.

This campaign of violence - verbal, emotional, psychic, and spiritual - is fueled by hate and revenge.

Generation X combined with Ronald Reagan to bash the Baby-Boomers into submission.

This is a brainwashing technique used by violent governments to suppress any dissent.

Pressure is applied to the offending area and then an option is opened up which relieves the pressure.

This is called Reconstruction.

And this is what they have done.

They also use techniques from George Orwell's novel 1984.

But the fact remains that it is based on hate and evil.

So, no matter what the Religious Right may say, the Baby-Boomer Generation will be vindicated in Heaven.

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15%.

Corporations demand that their businesses deliver 15% increase in profits per year.

So we demand 15% increase in wages per year and 15% increase in pensions per year.

Corporations have been working on less than skeleton staff for 30 years.

It's about time they shared some of their profits with workers. 

Overworked people make mistakes.

Employing more assistants would help to alleviate this problem and the problem of youth unemployment. 

They can afford it.

And it would be more efficient.

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Dividend.

Whenever a child dies of starvation in our world we can blame the dividends we receive.

This is because the dividends are from Multi-National Corporations who exploit and oppress the poor.

And don't say that your investments are not in Multi-National Corporations .

The chances are that the company you have invested in is owned by one of these Corporations.

And don't say that your investments are ethical.

Because ethical investments are mostly in banks and the banks make their money from from these same Corporations.

And don't say that you are not responsible.

Human rights reforms have been voted down by shareholders at AGMs around the world. 

So every time a child dies of starvation we can blame the dividends we receive from those who profit from it.

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The Wisdom of the Ages.

The ancient Chinese Book of Changes - the I-Ching - describes times when inferior people are in positions of authority as not in harmony with the will of Heaven.

These times are characterized by the imposition of harsh punishments, mistrust, exploitation, and war.

In other words the way that things are now.

By contrast when superior people are in power there is harmony, generosity, justice, and peace.

And this is in harmony with the will of Heaven.

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School.

There is too much pressure on school children.

Since 1984 education has been considered job training.

And the pressure of big business has been applied to school work.

Children as young as two are being pressured to learn.

And secondary school students are constantly told they have to make the grade.  

Their reaction can be seen in schoolies' week.

They go wild after their exams because they are under too much pressure.

This is also a factor in school shootings.

Pressure creates more bullying and violence.

And some students snap.

The phenomenon of school shootings is relatively recent.

My thesis is that it is related to the increased pressure put on students in schools.

So let them learn Humanities.

Teaching the Humanities will make them more humane.

And violence in schools may decrease.

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Education.

Each generation must be educated from scratch.

When a child is born he is like a blank sheet.

His character contains certain potentialities he has inherited from his parents.

But the child knows nothing.

So the process of education begins again.

He must be taught to be good.

He must be taught not to use violence.

He must be taught to think of others.

He must be taught to practise virtues.

He must be taught how to think.

And he must be taught how to pray.

Education is not just job training.

The child must be taught how to become truly human.

And he must be shown how to love.

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Consent.

The Muscle Worship sites on the Internet are a godsend to gay men.

Bodybuilders will invariably reject advances from gay men in real life.

But they will do it online.

So, if approval of sexual activity relies on consent, he will consent online.

If a bodybuilder appears on one of the Muscle Worship sites on the Internet he has given his consent.

And this is a godsend to gay men.

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Astrology.

Right-wing Fundamentalist Christians have accused people of evil because they use astrology.

Excuse me!

Ronald Reagan, who designed this nightmare we are now living in, used astrology himself.

They didn't say he was the Beast. 

They said he was a hero and a savior.

Ronald Reagan also said that Christianity contained "unconventional weapons".

By this he meant things such as: damnation, demonization, shame, guilt, and fear.

And he used all of these things in his war against the political left.

 

But Reagan was not a saint.

He was a politician.

And he used astrology and religion to create a political victory.

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Equals.

Aquarius is co-ruled by Uranus and Saturn.

Uranus governs homosexuality.

Saturn governs men.

So a cooperative relationship between gays and men will characterize the Age of Aquarius.

An alliance between gays and men can offset the greater excesses of feminism.

And return men's self-esteem.

It can also satisfy homosexual longings for masculine companionship.

So an admiration for men that respects his wishes and his rights and his vows can overcome entrenched homophobia and prejudice.

And lead us into the Age of Aquarius.

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God.

People my die, knowledge may change, prophesies may fail, empires may fall, and heaven and earth may disappear.

But the Love of God will not pass away.

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The Facts.

The fact remains that there is an objective truth.

There are facts that can be verified.

So check the facts yourself.

Do not rely on the media to inform you.

They will tell you what they want you to believe.

Double check.

And check the motivation of media reports.

We have been betrayed, brainwashed, and controlled.

Big Brother is watching.

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Reconstructed.

The Baby-Boomer Generation has been reconstructed.

Once we cared about injustice and inequality.

Once we spoke about peace and love.

Now we consume, we watch, we follow, we holiday, we enjoy.

All these things feed the economy.

We have been reconstructed to value money and economic growth above all else.

Once Christmas was about goodwill.

Now Christmas is about retail figures.

Once the news was about world events.

Now the news is about stock market trends.

The time has come to reject our reconstruction.

And return to the ideals of our youth.

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Let Go of Fear.

Lay down the sword.

And cry out to God!

Let go of your fear.

And trust in God.

God is reliable.

God's Love is steadfast.

God's Mercy is infinite.

God's Forgiveness is everlasting.

God loves you.

Let go of your fear.

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The Heart.

Contrary to popular belief Spirituality is not about the state of your mind but the condition of your heart.

The jar of Aquarius is your heart* and the water that is poured from it is love.

"'Out of the believer's heart shall flow rivers of living water.'"  John 7:38  (NRSV)

This; rather than good works, knowledge, or self-denial; is the key to the door of Paradise.

(*The Egyptian hieroglyph of a jar - ab - means the heart.)

[Scripture quotations (marked NRSV) are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and are used by permission.  All rights reserved.]

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Church.

Despite the fact that the Churches are not perfect and can in fact do a lot of harm there are several factors that I found extremely helpful to my spiritual development.

Firstly, the emphasis that the Church puts on addressing the needs of others is important.  We are encouraged to put others before ourselves.

Secondly, the Churches' support for charities, national and international, is helpful to our development.  We can contribute to charities and be more mindful of the poor and needy everywhere.

Thirdly, the practice of daily prayer that the Churches recommend is a vital part of a good relationship with God.

Finally, the expression of gratitude for the spiritual and practical assistance that has been given to us helps us to remain humble and honest.

Theses are some of the positive characteristics that are present in most Churches.

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Mephisto.

The masters of the corporate world have joined forces with right-wing Satanists in the music and entertainment industries.

The numbers 13 and 666 and letters or words backwards or upside-down are worrying signs.

This evil liaison is hidden in the darkness. 

They all wear black.

And their intentions are evil.

They want to subjugate humanity under a 1000 year Reich ruled by the devil* himself.

And the devil claimed his soul.

(*If there were a devil.)

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Rain.

Rain represents the Tears of God.

Pouring down upon the sufferings of humanity.

And His Mercy extends to gay men and women.

Those persecuted for their gay sexuality.

God does not punish us.

Nor does He judge us.

God loves His gay sons and daughters.

And He welcomes us all into Heaven.

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The Divine Husbandman.

God is sometimes called The Divine Husbandman.

A husbandman is a farmer, a tiller of the soil.

At first I found this puzzling.

But after some thought I realized that God plants seeds in our minds and hearts.  And he tends them and watches them grow and blossom into beautiful flowers.

There are innumerable references to this process in the Bible.

Not only in the Old Testament but in the New Testament in particular.

Jesus was constantly referencing agricultural symbols.

So whether it be The Cedars of Lebanon or The Branch of Jesse, whether it be The Parable of the Sower, or The Joyful Harvest, the scriptures are full of farming metaphors.

And so it is appropriate to think of God as a patient Divine Husbandman.

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Blaming God.

There will always be some people who will blame God for what is wrong with the world.

They blame God for all the things that are bad in their lives.

They blame God for sickness.

And they blame God for suffering.

Because He made it like this.

Some will even hate God for it.

And some will turn to the devil as a preferred option.

Satan seems more reasonable, even desirable to them.

They hate God's Church and they hate God's people.

They lie, kill, cheat, and destroy.

They are prominent in rock music and popular culture.

And they want to go to hell.

But they are sorely mistaken.

What is wrong with their lives is the result of the ignorant actions of human beings, usually motivated by fear. 

It is the darkness.

So turning to the dark side will only make things worse.

It is not God's Will that we suffer.

It is God's Will that we love one another.

And when there is love we are O.K..

Love is the universal panacea.

Love is the remedy for all that is wrong with our lives.

Even money and possessions will flow from love.

We will always have enough.

 

So don't blame God for what is wrong with the world.

God loves us.

And it is God's Will that we learn to love.

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Peace.

We pray for peace in our world.

Peace in Ukraine.

Peace between Palestine and Israel.

Peace in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Peace between China and America.

Peace between Muslims, Christians, and Jews.

Peace between Conservatives and Liberals everywhere.

May level heads prevail.

And may we have peace and safety in our world.

And goodwill between the nations.

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