Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Christian or christian? 3

Michael Beckwith a wonderful and very excellent metaphysician and teacher, once said, many churches talk more about the devil than they do about God. Hell, fire and brimstone, who to vote for, what’s wrong with society, onward Christian soldiers, battle, anger, blame and punishment – that’s what they talk about, not love thy neighbor.

How is one to get away from the ego’s nightmare illusion of the world and in touch with the wonderful vision of reform, blessings, community, compassion and inclusion espoused by rabbi Jesus, if the very institutions bearing his name and founded in his name, and acting in his name don’t offer a true spiritual alternative?

One escapes the ego’s nightmare illusion of the world and gets in touch with the wonderful vision of reform, blessings, community, compassion and inclusion espoused by rabbi Jesus, by turning within, heeding the still small voice, and not relying on worldly institutions, including churches, synagogues and mosques. Didn’t rabbi Jesus also say, “Seek ye first the Kingdom of Heaven and all else shall be added,” and “the Kingdom of Heaven is within you.”

The combination of seeking the Kingdom of Heaven within, following our inner guidance and vision, plus taking committed action will bring a world that reflects our spiritual reality, a world that works for everyone and everything.

Hillel said, “If not me, who? And if not now, when?” We are the ones we have been waiting for, and the time for waiting is past. Worldly institutions have a place, but relying on them, especially those without vision and spiritual connection, is a cop out.

We are the ones, and now is the time. We can cooperate with institutions, but must take responsibility for our own thoughts and actions.

Are we making our own unique contribution to a world that reflects our spiritual reality and works for everyone and everything? Are we committed to the wonderful vision of reform, blessings, community, compassion and inclusion espoused by rabbi Jesus, or worshipping in the church of hell, fire and brimstone, who to vote for, what’s wrong with society, onward Christian soldiers, battle, anger, blame and punishment? Are we seeking the Kingdom of Heaven within first, or correcting the mote in others’ eyes? Are we inclusive and loving christians, or are we exclusionary and belligerent Christians? It’s our choice. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for and now is the time choose and act.

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