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You cannot change your mind in the spiritual world
Some people believe that if they were to die and find themselves in a spiritual kingdom they would instantly change their minds concerning God. But if you had nurtured a predisposition to not have such a notion in the very … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, Apocalypse Explained, Emanuel Swedenborg, goodness, heart (will), heaven, real change, spiritual teaching, spiritual world, thoughts
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Theodicy (the issue of evil in the world) is a false worldview
Loads of people these days have given up their belief in a Divine Creator because of the many misfortunes which befall all of us, or the many disasters and injustices we see happening all around us. A God of Love … Continue reading
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Tagged blaming God, Divine Providence, Emanuel Swedenborg, heaven, misfortune, our inner realities, proving God, theodicy, true happiness
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Who should we care more about—the rich person or the starving child?
That depends. If you believe that there is no life beyond this earthly plane, then it is the starving child that we should focus on. But if you believe in a spiritual world beyond this one, then it is the … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, Bible interpretation, death, egoism, heaven, innocence, Matthew 19:24, need, starvation, true helpfulness, wealth
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Ted and Fred
Once upon a time there were two very moral men, named Ted and Fred. You could not tell them apart by observing their efforts to do the right thing for their fellow citizens. However Ted received many more honors while … Continue reading
Often, God’s approach is not a pretty sight
Most people assume (and expect) that as the Lord God approaches more closely to us, the more we will feel the loving warmth and comforting arms of His divine embrace. I have found things to be otherwise. Lately, my spiritual … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort, Emanuel Swedenborg, endurance, fraudulent worship, God’s approach, heaven, introspection, peace, temptation
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Whose stomach are you going to end up in?
There is no way around it. We are all going to end up in someone’s (or something’s stomach). For instance, when we die, our physical bodies will become food for various worms, grubs and microbes. Scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg extended this … Continue reading
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Tagged bio-theology, Emanuel Swedenborg, God’s tenets, heaven, Hell, mutual support, spiritual digestion
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Reaching God’s Heaven requires self-initiation
Too many people only want to go were they can find acceptance (they even expect this from God). But God and heaven’s angels already accept everyone into their kingdom of mutual love. So what keeps people from enjoying heavenly peace … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, eternal happiness, God’s angels, goodness, heaven, responsibility, spiritual transformation
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How do you circumcise fruit?
We are told in Holy Scripture that we will be “known by our fruit” (the spiritual quality of our works). Scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg also points out that “good” fruit is circumcised fruit. But how do you go about circumcising fruit? … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, Emanuel Swedenborg, good works, heaven, innocence, purification, spiritual circumcision, spiritual fruit, worship
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