Monthly Archives: January 2011
Even as a Swedenborgian, I believe in the physical return of Jesus Christ!
Even though theologian Emanuel Swedenborg emphasized that the Lord’s return would be spiritual (within the human heart and mind) rather than physical, I still embrace the idea of a physical Second Coming. Some Swedenborgians might wonder why I am such … Continue reading
Posted in god, Life after death, Reality, religion, spirituality, unity
Tagged crucifixion, Emanuel Swedenborg, empty tomb, Jesus, Revelation, second coming
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Can a nice, juicy cheeseburger lead us to Cosmic Truth?
Most definitely! In fact, even a lowly vegetable can show us the way to cosmic truth. But in order for these food items to lead us to profound truth we must eat them and simply follow the digestive process. When … Continue reading
Posted in god, psychology, Reality, religion, science, symbolism, unity
Tagged abstract thought, analog, Bible interpretation, Correspondence, Emanuel Swedenborg, mathematics, mental digestion, ratio, transmutation
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Emanuel Swedenborg: The perfect theologian for atheists and scientists
ONE of the big issues atheists have against religion is that many of the stories in the Holy Bible seem irrational and do not stand up to either scientific scrutiny or today’s enlightened sociological sensitivities. However, having been a scientist … Continue reading
Posted in god, Inner growth, love, Reality, religion, science, spirituality, unity
Tagged atheists, “Proving God”, Bible interpretation, bio-complexity, Emanuel Swedenborg, higher levels, physics, theology, top-down causation
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Why do people screw up when they know better?
Let’s face it, even highly educated people can do scandalous things. But why? The answer lies within the abnormal psyche of human beings. To explain this abnormality we must trace our lives back to infancy. Infants, while lacking knowledge, act … Continue reading
Sleeping Beauty and Snow White — Not Just Fairy Tales!
The term “Fairy Tale” is synonymous with “untrue.” Fairy Tales are considered the products of human imagination, enchantment and are not based on historical fact. But can stories represent something ontologically real, yet take place in a realm beyond time … Continue reading
Posted in god, Inner growth, psychology, Reality, religion, spirituality, symbolism, unity
Tagged Bible interpretation, dragons, Emanuel Swedenborg, enchantment, fairy tales, prince, princess, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, sorcery
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Is God a Liberal or a Conservative?
Both! With all the heated rhetoric going on in American politics I thought that it would be good to give this debate a spiritual twist. This may be an oversimplification of the two divided viewpoints, but when you boil it … Continue reading
Posted in god, Inner growth, love, Reality, religion, science, spirituality, unity
Tagged conservatives, diversity, Emanuel Swedenborg, God’s scheme, Liberals, political parties, unity
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Escaping magical circles!
In his book Meetings with Remarkable Men, George Gurdjieff describes a strange event he witnessed as a young man. He recounts being deeply involved in his studies when he suddenly heard a boy’s scream. As he ran over to investigate, … Continue reading
Posted in Inner growth, psychology, Reality, religion, spirituality, unity
Tagged Church worship, custom, Gurdjieff, hypnotism, normalcy, ritual, spiritual freedom
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What does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God?
This topic requires several layers of exposition. For instance, someone inclined to think of this topic from a corporeal/sensual level, that is, from things learned in the physical world, may simply conclude that God has ten fingers and toes like … Continue reading
Posted in god, Inner growth, love, psychology, Reality, religion, spirituality, unity
Tagged conscience, correspondences, Emanuel Swedenborg, free will, human intellect, influx, mercy, remains, subconscious mind
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