Tag Archives: personal transformation

The Second Coming of Emanuel Swedenborg

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Sam, just recently ordained as a new minister in the Swedenborgian Church, was meditating on his upcoming job responsibilities. He seemed a bit perplexed because as he poured through the pages of Emanuel Swedenborg’s vast theological writings he could find … Continue reading →

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Fakin’ it

Posted on August 19, 2012 by

When I was attending art school in the late 60s I was bombarded by lots of so-called mind-expanding psychedelic and “Pop Art” images. This was a great time to consider having a career as a graphic artist. But I also … Continue reading →

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“Lord, have mercy.”

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

I have studied the ideas of spiritual transformation (personal rebirth) from two great men, Emanuel Swedenborg and George Gurdjieff. I have become convinced over the last 36 years that these two men—living in different centuries—understood and promoted similar principles for … Continue reading →

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The difference between John Lennon and Emanuel Swedenborg

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Both men promoted the central idea that more love was needed in the world. Love would transform the world. While this idea is true, scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg would have challenged the notion that “all you need is love.” Something more … Continue reading →

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Bible interpretation and reverse entropy

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

It is estimated that over 6 billion copies of the Bible have been sold. The same report also suggests that the Bible is slowly losing its popularity with post-modern thinkers. Even theologians are struggling over the radical relativity and pluralism … Continue reading →

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Lent, Fasting, And The Hierarchy Of Love

Posted on March 17, 2008 by

Growing up in a world of different religions has taught me that God tailors religion to the particular psyche and bent of various people. However, I instinctively felt that at the core of each religion there was a similar universal … Continue reading →

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