On Spiritual Bankruptcy and the Faith in Guns

Those who rely on guns and bullets to “save” them are filled with fear. They believe their brothers are out to get them, and that there is no loving Creator to protect them.

 

Starting at the very highest vibration, pure energy, we can barely grasp the magnitude of creation. Yet, this is our source. Physicists might call it the Big Bang, and theologians might call it God, but all agree; this is what we are made of.

If you slow that energy down it becomes matter. That’s what Einstein’s formula summarizes, E = MC². The “C” in that equation is the speed of light. Energy equals matter speeded up. Conversely, matter is energy slowed down.

The key to appreciating pure energy is to recognize that it is the same as love. This love is not the fleeting, lust-driven passion which passes for romance, but rather the bond between a mother and child; the faith of a father towards his family, or the creative birthright of an artist for his masterpiece. The great psychic, Edgar Cayce, declared one definition of God as electromagnetism; the force that bonds and unifies all of creation.

Human beings, as they grow in faith and evolve spiritually, will literally and figuratively raise their vibrations to once again reach those levels of love and understanding where they recognize their connectedness to their Creator and all of creation. Enlightenment becomes a re-membering  of our family: the fatherhood of God and the subsequent brotherhood of mankind.

Energy, like love, when slowed down, cooled off, and separated out, becomes dense and lifeless. There is a loss of connection, a weakening of the bonds.

Metals are very heavy materials. This is what guns are made of. They are at the low end of the spectrum of energy. Their density and their function are no accident. Their purpose is to kill things, to make them the opposite of life.

Lead is most dense. Bullets, aside from target practice, are designed to cause such massive biological damage that life becomes impossible. Those who put their faith in guns tend to favor hollow-point bullets that kill more effectively, the very basest of functions.

Those who rely on guns and bullets to “save” them are filled with fear. They believe their brothers are out to get them, and that there is no loving Creator to protect them. Love is scarce here. Instead of trusting in a benevolent and caring universe they put all their hopes in hardware and the illusion that killing is somehow a form of salvation. The only question left to answer is “Who do we kill first?”

Contrast these lost and hate filled souls with the enlightened Children of God. In the spirit-awakened mind we are all brothers and all are eager to serve the will of the Father in heaven. Their mission is to bring more life and abundance. They have taken to heart the words from the Bible: “God is Love, and he who dwells in Love dwells in God, and God in him.”

 

The Urantia Book as the New Bible

The Urantia Book as the New Bible

For the seeker curious about our role in the universe, The Urantia Book is literally a godsend. It has four parts. Part I covers the Central and Superuniverses; Part II describes our Local Universe; Part III gives the History of Urantia (Earth); and Part IV details the Life and Teachings of Jesus.

That last section features 775 pages detailing the life and teachings of Jesus. Those familiar with biblical stories will be pleased with the exquisite detail and spiritual amplifications of his teachings and travels. At the same time, these chapters fill in much of the missing episodes in the life of Christ. There are descriptions of his childhood and the awakening to his identity as the Son of God and his role in the salvation of mankind. Moreover, The Urantia Book completes missing periods and events not covered in the Christian Bible. The expanded revelation includes his time with an Indian merchant and his son as they travel to Rome, and his tour of the Mediterranean which started in his 28th year. It reveals many travels and lectures during the years prior to his preaching career. Most significantly, this book expands upon the many levels of spiritual and moral teachings that distinguish the Bible as the Word of God.

The Urantia Book, sometimes called the Urantia Papers or The Fifth Epochal Revelation, is a spiritual and philosophical book that discusses God, Jesus, science, cosmology, religion, history, and destiny. It originated in Chicago, Illinois, sometime between 1924 and 1955.

It makes a compelling case for the link between heavenly hosts and the spiritual evolution of man. It fits nicely into the mold of our great world religions, taking the principles passed down through the ages and setting the stage for the next great leap in the understanding of our place in the universe.
The Urantia Book, first published by Urantia Foundation in 1955, claims to have been presented by celestial beings as a revelation to our planet, Urantia.

The writings in The Urantia Book instruct us on the genesis, history, and destiny of humanity and on our relationship with God the Father. They present a unique and compelling portrayal of the life and teachings of Jesus. They open new vistas of time and eternity to the human spirit, and offer new details of our ascending adventure in a friendly and carefully administered universe.

The Urantia Book offers a clear and concise integration of science, philosophy, and religion. Those who read and study it believe that The Urantia Book has the capacity to make a significant contribution to the religious and philosophical thinking of people worldwide.

The Urantia Book is not a “religion” per se. It builds upon the religious heritages of the past and present, encouraging a personal, living religious faith.

Readers around the world have told us that reading The Urantia Book has profoundly affected them and often changed their lives. It has inspired them to reach new levels of spiritual growth and enhanced their sense of the value of human life.

- Urantia Foundation.

One of the most surprising revelations in The Urantia Book is the role of celestial beings in the spiritual guidance and material uplifting of the human race. These angels, guides, and ministering helpers are being used to uplift the human, both ethically and physically. These helpers are often mistaken for extraterrestrial visitations. These entities, in fact identify themselves as authors to papers which comprise The Urantia Book.

The book and its publishers do not name a human author. Instead, it is written as if directly presented by numerous celestial beings appointed to the task of providing an “epochal” religious revelation. For each paper, either a named celestial being, an order of being, or a group of beings is credited as its author.
- Wikipedia.

The Christian Bible is revered as the Word of God. Much of that well-deserved reverence comes from the fact that anyone reading it can sense a certain resonance, at the soul level, that this is something important, powerful, and uplifting. There is an immediate appreciation that these words are something inspired, revealed from the spirit world. Anyone reading The Urantia Book is immediately struck with that same sense of awe, reverence, and respect. This is truly a revelation for our new age.

Many religious leaders express resistance to the idea that a new book could eclipse the 2000-year old Bible. A real truth-seeker however must be open to the concept that God would speak to us in modern times as clearly and forcefully as He did thousands of years ago. Despite the resistance, the time is approaching when the whole world recognizes The Urantia Book as the “New Bible.”

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New book on aliens and hybrids; the spiritual dimension.

Taken from the cover of the book, “Alien Hybrid Agenda:”

“Alien Hybrid Agenda explores the spiritual dimension of contact with extraterrestrials. A major crisis is about to hit the earth. We will soon witness the collapse of physical structures, institutions, and governments. Although there will be massive destruction and emotional disruption, the catastrophe will lay the groundwork for rebuilding at the soul level. Just when you think only a miracle will save you, indeed, a miracle will. This salvation will be in the form of a vast army of humanoid creatures who will guide us to the next higher spiritual level. You will recognize the creatures as a hybrid of human and extraterrestrial interbreeding. They will create schools of instruction for our advancement. They will also prepare us with guidance and revelation. This book is one of those guides.”

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If Right-Wing Women Ruled the World

What would happen if right-wing women ruled the world? Imagine if Sarah Palin or religious fanatics took over. Imagine if they took a strict interpretation of the biblical law against the “spilling of seed,” and men were not allowed to touch themselves. Oh, then you’d hear a howl from men and a great upwelling of angst!

Well then, maybe you will have an inkling of the feeling women have when a bunch of angry old white men (i.e., the GOP) try to dictate to women what they can and cannot do with their own bodies. To wit: Senate challenger Todd Akin and his remarks on “legitimate rape.”

The Still, Small Voice

The Still, Small Voice

By Vince Migliore

I always wondered what people were talking about when they mentioned “the still, small voice.” I never heard any voices when I was a young man. What? Do these people have some kind of special connection with God where they get private messages?

Zoom ahead 40 years. Now I realize I’ve been hearing that “voice” all along. It’s generally very subtle, but not always small. I’d been reading The Urantia Book, which claims to be the Fifth Epochal Revelation to mankind. It claims the voice is present in about all of us. It’s a fragment of God, a spark of divinity that whispers to us, as a guide on our long journey to Paradise.

Once I read about it I realized I could hear those whispers at every turn; if only I would listen. The Urantia Book calls it the Thought Adjuster, or Mystery Monitor (1). I believe in the Bible because certain words and ideas resonate with something deep inside me that says “This is real; this is the word of God.” I get that same resonance on every page of The Urantia Book.

With the understanding of the Thought Adjuster, I can now look back on events where the voice came through. If you want to be thorough, there are probably thousands of incidents where the advice from divinity broke through to my consciousness, but I will give details on seven episodes that illustrate how it works.

1. Learning long division. I was in grade school. The classroom never interested me. All I ever wanted to do was play outside. We were learning long division. It was hard for me, and I wasn’t focused. The teacher was explaining something about “carry the six . . .” Suddenly I heard a voice in my head: “This is important! Pay attention!”
2. Exploring the library. I was just getting into reading. I loved science fiction as a teenager. My local library had a Young Adult section, and I was reading all the books by Jules Verne. I asked the librarian if there were any more works by Verne. “Not in the Young Adult section,” she said, but there are plenty in the main library.” Again, suddenly I got a message. It was like an epiphany, as I realized I could read anything, anywhere. This was something of a transfer of ideas as opposed to a voice. If I had to translate it into words it might be “There’s a vast universe of knowledge open to you, if you would simply seek for it.”
3. Stanford Chapel. I’ve always liked photography. I went through a phase where I worked exclusively with black and white film. I was taking photographs around the Stanford University campus, and wandered inside the chapel there. The sun was streaming through beautiful stained glass windows, but I only had black and white film with me. “Your whole world will be in color now.” It was the voice again, pregnant with symbolism. I wonder if the sacredness of the place had something to do with the message.
4. The data entry clerk. I was hiring a part-time worker for data entry. I stood up to end the interview with a chubby, seemingly dull Filipino woman. “Hire this one” the voice said. I did. She turned out to be the best data entry clerk I ever had.
5. Breaking up. I kept dating a girl knowing she was not ‘the one.’ We went to church, and as we got up after the service I heard a distinct “You must tell her.” I knew what it meant.
6. Breaking up, part II. I was in love. This is ‘the one.’ Then she suddenly left me for another man. Funny how that let me experience the other side of the break-up coin. The idea of her making love to another man precipitated a series of panic attacks which left me wallowing in misery and self pity. As one such attack began, I heard the voice again. “It’s not real.” I knew in this case the “it” was referring to bodies. I had been reading another inspired book called A Course in Miracles, which claims our real nature is spiritual, not material (2).
7. Giving thanks. I met my partner. She encouraged me to give up my floundering data processing contracting business. “Get a real job.” After the first year my income had doubled. My new employer liked my work and gave me a 15% raise. I was overjoyed while I walked the levees overlooking San Francisco Bay. I was so grateful to have emotional stability with my partner and a bright outlook for my career. I was having a conversation with God. You’ve given me everything, I thought. What can I do for you now? What is your will for me? This time it was thunder. “You ARE my will!”

Odd things can happen with time. It slows down when you’re going into an auto accident. Or when you hear from God. That last one staggered me. I wondered as I lost my balance if I should fall onto the muddy side of the levee, or into the ocean water on the bay side. I decided to fall into the mud; you can’t drown in mud, and I was not sure if I was going to faint or not.  It wasn’t until I regained my balance and my composure that the meaning of the message dawned upon me and the infusion of joy raised me up from the muck.

It turns out that A Course in Miracles also has a reference to the Thought Adjuster described in The Urantia Book. In the Course it’s called the Child.

It is this Child in you your Father knows as His Own Son . . . He whispers of His home unceasingly to you. For He would bring you back with Him . . .  He will wait until you hear His gentle Voice within you (3).

It turns out that listening to that voice is the first step in the atonement; the reconciliation of man with God, and the dispelling of the illusion of the separation from divinity.

 

References

1. The Urantia Book, Paper 108, “Mission and Ministry of the Thought Adjusters.”
2. A Course in Miracles, Lesson 97, “I am spirit.”
3. A Course in Miracles, Lesson 182, “I will be still an instant and go home.”