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What is freedom?
Most humans do not understand what freedom is. That is because humans have an outer (terrestrial) and inner (spiritual) life. Freedom can be a removal of physical chains or the invisible restraints placed on the human mind and spirit. The … Continue reading
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Tagged delusion, Emanuel Swedenborg, free will, freedom, inner freedom, servitude, slavery, spirit, spiritual realities, vigilance
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Is human consciousness an epiphenomenon?
Most natural scientists would say yes. In other words, human consciousness is an outcome (derivative) of numerous microscopic processes in the brain. The physical brain is what creates consciousness and not some immaterial mind. This mechanistic view of consciousness has … Continue reading
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Tagged consciousness, epiphenomenon, free will, language, mental ideas, words
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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
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Tagged conscience, correspondences, Emanuel Swedenborg, free will, human intellect, influx, mercy, remains, subconscious mind
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I was wrong about Hell
Writing a theistic blog over the last 2½ years, it was only natural that I would eventually touch on the subject of hell. I focused mainly on whether hell was eternal or if the Lord God had provided a contingency … Continue reading
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Tagged bad friendships, Emanuel Swedenborg, eternal life, free will, Hell, salvation, spiritual body
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Does God purposely deceive us?
You bet He does! But it is for our own good. If humans could see that God’s life flows into us and affects our hearts to do good, they would vigorously rebel. So God is very careful to allow the … Continue reading
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Tagged Emanuel Swedenborg, free will, goodness, hypnosis, self-delusion, spiritual evolution, spiritual sleep
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Thoroughly modern Millie gets the shock of her life!
Once upon a time there lived a fully liberated woman named Millie. She was highly self-motivated and took an intellectual interest in all matters concerning God and ultimate reality. This spiritual drive led her to the unique theological writings of … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam and Eve, angels, Emanuel Swedenborg, free will, heaven, Hell, hypnosis, life, the Holy Word, trance
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Hank and Eve
A long, long time ago there lived a gardener named Hank. He cultivated a special garden. It wasn’t an earthly garden of tomatoes and rutabagas. Rather, it represented the abundance and fruitfulness cultivated in his heart and mind. The beauty … Continue reading
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Tagged : Inner Gardening, angels, dream world, Eve, free will, self-deception, trance, Tree of Life
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Is Hell Eternal?
Most people who belong to traditional faith-systems assume that damnation in Hell is eternal and don’t give it a second thought. But based on the visionary insights and theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg, a spiritual seeker is given much to … Continue reading
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Tagged “Arcana Coelestia”, Emanuel Swedenborg, free will, heaven, Hell, individuality, life-choices, mutual love, self-importance
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What is God doing about Haiti?
Plenty! But before I can discuss God’s involvement in this human disaster we have to take into consideration that there are two worlds—the physical world and the spiritual world. Otherwise, those of us still on earth might blame the Creator … Continue reading
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Tagged corruption, earthquakes, Emanuel Swedenborg, free will, Haiti, heaven, Hell, innocence, natural disaster, suffering
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