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What creates more humility—religion or hemorrhoids?
No one brags about their hemorrhoids. The only thing that brings humility to an individual is to have a personally embarrassing defect that is plainly visible and causes real discomfort. Hemorrhoids fulfill this condition of personal mortification. One cannot easily … Continue reading
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Tagged conscience, hemorrhoids, humility, introspection, salvation, soul, spiritual impurities
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Confessions of a Swedenborgian sinner
Probably the most contested statement by Emanuel Swedenborg from “Swedenborgians” themselves is that the human race “is filled with evil of every kind.” Such an unflattering statement seems anti-intuitive to the human post-modern mind. Hell and evil seem like archaic … Continue reading
Posted in god, Inner growth, psychology, Reality, religion, spirituality, unity
Tagged consciousness, Emanuel Swedenborg, evil, humility, innocence, introspection, regeneration, self-delusion, theology
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In memory of Stan Musial (1920 – 2013)
Hall of Fame baseball player Stan Musial died last Saturday at the age of 92. He was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. But why would I write about a great baseball player in a blog dedicated … Continue reading
Posted in Inner growth, Life after death, love, Reality, spirituality, unity
Tagged good heart, gratitude, heavenly marriage, humility, Stan Musial, superstar
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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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Tagged angels, Emanuel Swedenborg, goodness, heaven, humility, innocence, spiritual doctrine, spiritual measurement, spiritual purging
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The mind of a philosopher, the heart of a creep
That’s me! That’s me! I have had three kinds of education. First I went to art school, then I went to seminary. These first two types of education trained my mind to appreciate challenging concepts while thinking through a creative … Continue reading
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Tagged character flaws, complete education, ego, Emanuel Swedenborg, George Gurdjieff, humility, innocence, marriage, self-illusion
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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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Tagged Divine Goodness, equality, heaven, Hell, humility, innocence, justice, saving the world, spiritual warfare
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God’s grace versus God’s mercy
Every Thanksgiving, families of the faithful traditionally say “grace” at the table before beginning their bountiful feast. They say grace as a reminder to be thankful to the Lord God and all the blessings that the Father in heaven has … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, Emanuel Swedenborg, grace, humility, mercy, salvation, Thanksgiving
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Proper human sacrifice for the modern world!
Ancient religious traditions (including biblical traditions) had ceremonial sacrifice as an important aspect of paying homage to the divine. Today we look at these rituals of worship as being quite barbaric. After all, who in their right mind would sacrifice … Continue reading
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Tagged ego, Emanuel Swedenborg, firstborn, Holy Communion, honoring God, human sacrifice, humility, inner progeny, worship
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