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In the Spiritual World, mindreading becomes body language

According to the spiritual observations of scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg, people in the “other” world can all read the content of each other’s hearts and minds. The reason Swedenborg gives for this is that one’s spiritual body consists of psycho-organic forms … Continue reading

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Don discovers many surprises in heaven

Don slowly opened his eyes into a new realm. “Where am I?” he said. “You died. You are now in the spiritual world,” came a friendly voice. “Who are you?” asked Don, trying to get his bearings. “I am the … Continue reading

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Betty gets “flashed” by an angel of God

A good-hearted woman named Betty was reading God’s Holy Word with new enthusiasm. She wondered if the messages in the Bible narratives could be penetrated and understood more deeply than the limited meanings offered by her mundane, earth-bound language. Suddenly … Continue reading

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Why did the angel cross the road?

ANSWER:  Because too many people were concentrating on a stupid chicken.

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Why is the Swedenborgian Church not spreading?

In some cases, people are even leaving that church. I did. This is happening in spite of scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg’s remarkable efforts at bringing potent new ideas about God, spirituality, life after death, and foundational scientific issues to the table … Continue reading

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Was Swedenborg sexist?

Several months ago I awoke from sleep to hear someone mention “Emanuel Swedenborg” on George Noory’s Coast-to-Coast AM, radio show. This perked up my ears! The caller, while praising Swedenborg’s visionary accomplishments, seemed genuinely confused by the theologian’s archaic view … Continue reading

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Hell is a complex ecosystem

The traditional view of hell is that it is a place where souls are tortured by eternal fire and demons. Such an archaic belief and fear was hoped to keep people in line. Emanuel Swedenborg provided a more rationally scientific … Continue reading

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An interview with a real angel from heaven

INTERVIEWER: “Hello everyone. Today we have a most special guest—a real angel from heaven.”  He addresses the guest: “I am glad that you have been allowed to materialize into a physical body and take my questions.” ANGEL: “Actually your spiritual … Continue reading

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A letter from Heaven

Dear Friends, I am writing you this letter from Heaven in response to my cousin’s letter from Hell (November 25, 2012). I, too, am surprised by the hereafter because Heaven—like Hell—is nothing like I envisioned it to be. Sure, Heaven … Continue reading

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The two “do-gooders”

Once upon a time there were two do-gooders. Their names were Amy and Angus. They accepted the great challenge of making the world a better place. But since they knew that there were two real worlds—physical and spiritual realms—they decided … Continue reading

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