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What creates more humility—religion or hemorrhoids?
No one brags about their hemorrhoids. The only thing that brings humility to an individual is to have a personally embarrassing defect that is plainly visible and causes real discomfort. Hemorrhoids fulfill this condition of personal mortification. One cannot easily … Continue reading
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Tagged conscience, hemorrhoids, humility, introspection, salvation, soul, spiritual impurities
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The difference between spirit and soul
The terms “soul” and “spirit” are often interchanged with each other but they actually have technical differences. As long as these two theological terms are not properly distinguished, human salvation becomes more imprecise and less understood. Scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg offered … Continue reading
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Tagged belief system, Emanuel Swedenborg, eternal life, heaven, Hell, salvation, soul, spirit, spiritual body
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Resisting non-sexual adultery
A couple of nights ago I had a most interesting dream. I was sitting on a playground swing. My wife was standing to my right side and slightly behind me. I was then introduced to another woman who came closer … Continue reading
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Tagged adultery, allegory, dream interpretation, Emanuel Swedenborg, mental penis, soul, spiritual battle
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Grow your own new vital organs!
I am not suggesting that there are ways for you to generate new physical body parts in the privacy of your home. Rather, it is my hope that I can convince you to approach religion and faith from a more … Continue reading
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Tagged “Proving God”, Emanuel Swedenborg, evolution, heaven, soul, spiritual body, spiritual rebirth
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Social Justice is not Spiritual or Eternal Justice
It is honorable to care for our neighbors—even on a global scale. It requires a good heart to be concerned for others. But is ensuring equal rights the same thing as everyone being assured of a roof over their heads, … Continue reading
Posted in god, health, Inner growth, Life after death, love, Reality, religion, spirituality, unity
Tagged “Arcana Coelestia”, Emanuel Swedenborg, empathy, equal rights, eternal life, human suffering, social justice, soul
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Time flies when you’re having fun!
We have all experienced happy events that seemed to come and go in a flash. Whereas, dull or painful events in our lives seem to stretch out for unbearable periods of time and last “forever.” Einstein’s relativity theory demonstrated the … Continue reading
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Tagged boredom, Einstein, Emanuel Swedenborg, happiness, heaven, Hell, soul, spirit, spiritual relativity, time
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Spiritual Healthcare
When Jesus was on earth he preformed many miracles, including healing the sick and raising the dead. He did it all for free, too! Unfortunately, the miracles of modern medicine come with a big price tag. Lots of resources go … Continue reading
Posted in god, health, Inner growth, Life after death, love, Reality, religion, spirituality, unity
Tagged Christianity, Emanuel Swedenborg, eternal life, healing miracles, healthcare, heaven, Jesus, soul, wellness
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The similarities between the Christmas tree and the Tree of Life
For one thing, both trees have a definite reference to God. Although people may have an image of a fruit tree (like apple) rather than an evergreen tree when they think of the Tree of Life in the Genesis story, … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Christmas tree, giving, heart, soul, Tree of Life
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