Two Masters.

"'No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other.  You cannot serve God and money (sic).'''  Luke 16:13 (NRSV)

Those who think they can have a bit each way or have a foot in each camp are sorely mistaken.

They love money and its master the devil.

And they despise God and his ideals.

[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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God's Dwelling Place.

We think that God resides in His House.

But the scripture says: 

"Heaven is my throne,

and the earth is my footstool;

what is the house that you would build for me,

and what is my resting place?

All these things my hand has made,

and so all these things are mine."

Isaiah 66:1 (NRSV)

And so God dwells everywhere in nature.

Not just within man-made buildings.

So perhaps we should worship in the open air as Jesus did.

[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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The Prophets.

Just as St. Stephen said to the Priests and Pharisees:

"'You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you are forever opposing the holy spirit. just as your ancestors used to do.  Which of the prophets did your ancestors not persecute?  They killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One, and now you have become his betrayers and murderers.'"  Acts 7:51,52 (NRSV)

And they stoned him.

So the Fundamentalist and Evangelical Priests of Jesus own Church have become the descendants of those who killed him.

They oppose any incentives to help the poor, they deny God's mercy and forgiveness, and they persecute any prophetic voices, just as their predecessors did.

This is why the Kingdom never comes. 

Because the Priests of God's own Churches betray Him.

[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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Monal Bird.

The beautiful Himalayan Monal Bird 

is a symbol of spiritual wisdom

and a messenger of God.

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AFL.

There is Satanism in the AFL.

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Wounded.

We are all wounded.

And the wound is in the heart.

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Fountain of Life.

The Fountain of the Water of Life is in the center of the Garden of Heaven.

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Heaven.

There are no armies in Heaven.

Heaven is a place of non-violence and peace.

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The Mentality of the Beast.

Generation X has the mentality of the Beast.

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The Beast.

The Beast is those who use violence, brutality, and force to achieve their ends.

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Death.

"Where, O death, is your sting?"  1 Corinthians 15:55 (NRSV)

[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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Prayer.

"'But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.'"  Matthew 6:6 (NRSV)

[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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House of Prayer.

"My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples."  Isaiah 56:7 (NRSV)

Jesus said: "'It is written, "My house shall be called a house of prayer."'"  Matthew 21:13 (NRSV)

[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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Homosexuality.

Homosexuality is not a demon.

Homosexuality is love.

And love is the inmost nature of God.

God is Love.

It is hate that is the "demon".

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Temptation.

The unholy alliance between right-wing corporations and Generation X has resulted in corruption and evil.

Satanic influences have tempted those in powerful positions to exploit, subjugate, and brainwash the masses.

They use their media outlets and the Internet to spread their propaganda and conduct vicious hate campaigns.

This has resulted in the largest disparity between rich and poor in history.

And right-wing Fundamentalist Christians have been tempted to use their religion for political gain.

Demonization, damnation, shaming, and shunning of political enemies is common.

It is evil.

And it is conducted in the dark.

But the fact remains - they have succumbed to temptation.

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13.

Claims that the number 13 represents the Christ Principle because there are 12 disciples are incorrect.

 

Christ is number 1 the number 13 relates to Judas.

13 is the devils number and it always has been.

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Good People.

There are many good people in the world.

More good people than evil people.

But evil people are in control.

They dominate the workplace.

And they control us through music, sports, and entertainment.

They poison our minds through backtracking and subliminal messages.

And they sabotage our spiritual quest.

They curse us with the power of death.

Death to God.

And they consign us to the darkness.

And the devil is the Prince of Darkness.

But there is a higher power. 

God can overcome their evil.

Light, Life, and Love.

The Light will lead us to the truth.

And our love will leads us into Life.

Even to Eternal Life!

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The Kingdom.

"From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of Heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force."  Matthew 11:12 (NRSV)

"The law and the prophets were in effect until John came; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is proclaimed, and everyone tries to enter it by force.  But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one stroke of a letter of the law to be dropped."  Luke 16:16 (NRSV)

By this Jesus means that you cannot just take the Kingdom of Heaven you must observe the commandments of the law - and the first commandments of the law are to love God and to love your neighbor.

John the Baptist preached honesty and charity - this was preparation for the full revelation of Jesus that is love.

This is why the practise of Yoga requires restraints and observances (Yamas and Niyamas) - these are  preparation for union* with God.

But we are not to apply these principles fanatically.

The Middle Path of Moderation recommended by the Buddha allows for concessions according to understanding.  This is the prerogative of love.

(*Yoga means union.)

[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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Guilt Complex.

The Hippies have a guilt complex.

Because they took drugs in their youth they unconsciously blame themselves for all their problems.

But we were set up from the beginning.

The drug culture which dogged the Hippie Generation was deliberately created by rock musicians who followed the dark teachings of Aleister Crowley.

Aleister Crowley advocated the use of drugs in conjunction with Yoga in order to develop special powers.

And his apprentices - the rock stars - pushed drugs onto their unwitting fans.

So we should not blame ourselves but the rock stars who sold their souls* for fame and fortune.

Their evil influence is to blame not us.

So you can clear your conscience, forgive yourself, and pray for healing and Salvation.

(Aleister Crowley's writings include instructions for making deals with the devil.)

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Open Your Heart.

I pray for employers to open their hearts to their workers.

I pray for Fundamentalists to open their hearts to gays and lesbians.

I pray for nationalists to open their hearts to immigrants.

But what is it that stops us opening our hearts to others?

Fear.

Only fear.

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