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“What is truth?”
Those are the famous biblical words of the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, interrogating Jesus Christ. While Pilate was convinced that Jesus had committed no crime he was still at a loss to understand the Lord’s personal defense of being a … Continue reading
Thank God no one can see me picking my nose!
I would rather have the world see me as the author of several thoughtful and unique theological books than as someone who occasionally picks his nose. We all try to control how the world sees us. I have no problem … Continue reading
Posted in Inner growth, psychology, Reality, spirituality, unity
Tagged “Swedenborg & Gurdjieff”, character flaws, enlightenment, humility, New Jerusalem, self-esteem, sincerity, truth
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Truth argues. Love supports.
When we argue with other people, the human brain instantly brings to mind the ideas that uphold our viewpoint. These ideas represent our “truth.” All people argue from their notion of truth. Religions argue over truths, which are their differing … Continue reading
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Tagged “Proving God”, complexity, Emanuel Swedenborg, force, form, information, kinetic energy, love, truth
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The Hornet and the Butterfly
Once upon a time, there was a holy hornet who preached each and every Sunday to all the insects in the garden. This hornet had gained a reputation for giving penetrating sermons on the topic of “Truth.” The hornet spoke … Continue reading
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Tagged children’s story, goodness, insect fable, sharing, truth
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Is there a truth that one can find?
Yes! But the answer to the above question has nothing to do with finding some irrefutable fact and sticking it into our memory bank. The question goes to the human heart as much as to the human intellect. It has … Continue reading
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Tagged crucify, Emanuel Swedenborg, happiness, introspection, Jesus, miracle, self-love, truth, values
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Love precedes Faith
This is a most important topic because when love is seen as the first principle of faith then religious disagreements can begin to fall by the wayside. Faith deals with the “truth” of doctrine but love determines the actual quality … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostle Paul, Christianity, Emanuel Swedenborg, faith, force, good works, kinetic energy, truth
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Soupy Sales is Dead (Part 1)
Soupy Sales was known as a comedian. But upon reflection after hearing of his death I now view him as somewhat of a theologian as well. Huh? Making people laugh, that is, making a funny joke, requires an amusing mixture … Continue reading
Posted in god, Inner growth, Life after death, Reality, religion, spirituality, symbolism, unity
Tagged comedy, contempt, Emanuel Swedenborg, humility, laughter, Soupy Sales, truth
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Where is information taking us?
That depends on what information we find valuable and eagerly seek. In other words, all knowledge leads to love. Why? We seek the information that most promotes our heart’s desires. (This is a psychological detail that usually escapes our cognition). … Continue reading
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Tagged cognition, goodness, happiness, heaven, human heart, information, memory-data, purpose, truth
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