Siding with Satan.

Do you make the sign of the horns?

Do you poke your tongue out?

Do you wear your cap backwards?

Or sport the t-shirt of a Satanic rock band?

Then you are siding with the devil.

Whether you realize it or not.

And why would you side with the devil?

Probably to get sex.

Or because you hate God.

And why would you hate God?

Because the life God made is suffering?

But the suffering is caused by Satanism and sin.

So you have backed the wrong horse.

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Eunuchs.

The word translated as eunuchs in the Bible referred in ancient Israel to any male who was unmarried.

Jesus said: "'For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven.'"  Matthew 19:10 (NRSV)

This is in the context of "'better not to marry'".  Matthew 19:10 (NRSV)

Jesus refers to eunuch made so for the kingdom of heaven.  No one physically castrates themselves for the sake of religion.  So Jesus is obviously using the expression in a figurative sense.

And so these statements may be said to relate to gay men.

It is interesting to note in this context that Jesus says some men are born that way.

This is in keeping with our modern understanding of homosexuality.

But God says they are not excluded or cut off from God but blessed with an everlasting name.

"and do not let the eunuch say.

'I am just a dry tree',

For this says the Lord:

To the eunuchs who keep my sabbaths,

who choose the things that please me

and hold fast my covenant,

I will give in my house and within my walls

a monument and a name

better than sons and daughters;

I will give them an everlasting name

that shall not be cut off."

Isaiah 56:3-5 (NRSV)

[Scripture quotations (marked NRSV) are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and are used by permission.  All rights reserved.]

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Conversion Therapy.

Conversion Therapy is motivated by fear.

Fear of homosexuality.

That is: fear of disease and death due to AIDS.

Fear of transgression.

Fear of punishment.

But there is no fear in God.

And so, as the fear of AIDS diminishes, we hope that their fear will decrease and they will abandon their campaigns to convert homosexual people.

This is my prayer.

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Heaven.

All religions have a Heaven.

No matter what country or what beliefs there is always a Heaven.

I believe that this is because the same God created all religions.

And it is His Love that creates Heaven.

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Gay.

The generation who were teenagers when AIDS hit developed intensely homophobic reactions.

These included punishment, spurning, and damnation.

And it was epitomized by their use of the word gay in a derogatory fashion.

Homosexuality became a scapegoat for evil.

And so it is up to both older and younger generations to help them overcome their fear.

The older generation grew up when homosexuality was acceptable, even glamorous.

And the younger generation have grown up with positive messages about homosexuality and the virtual curing of AIDS. 

So we must impress upon the affected generation that their homophobic ideas are not acceptable.

Only then will we be free.

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The Thief.

"'The thief comes only to steal, kill. and destroy, I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.'"  John 10:10 (NRSV)

And so it is.

[Scripture quotations (marked NRSV) are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and are used by permission.  All rights reserved.]

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Black.

"the light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil."  John 3:19 (NRSV)

People who wear black love darkness.

For their deeds are evil.

But their evil is buried deep in the unconscious.

They deny it.

And they steal wisdom and love from the good.

They will even set themselves up as agents of good.

But the light will expose them.

And reveal their fear.

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Evil.

The Yoga Sutras recommend an attitude of indifference to evil.

This is because to despise evil is to create hate in your own mind.

And if you love evil it will take your love and refuse to change.

But if you show indifference evil will be unable to create hate or usurp your love.

And you will be able to maintain your equilibrium.

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The Desert Blossoms.

"The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad,

the desert shall rejoice and blossom."  Isaiah 35:1 (NRSV)

We are born into a desert.

We chase after pleasures and avoid pain.

We stumble in the darkness led by blind guides.

But if we study, and pray, and persevere we will find God.

And when the Love of God comes down upon us He opens our hearts.

The Living Waters flow from an infinite source within our hearts.

And the desert blossoms.

[Scripture quotations (marked NRSV) are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and are used by permission.  All rights reserved.]

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Fear.

All of humanity's problems derive from fear.

But the scriptures tell us to fear.

And those who are obedient to the letter of the scriptures are captives of fear.

Fear can make us attack.

Fear can make us oppress.

Fear can make us persecute.

Fear can make us kill.

So how do we address this problem of fear in the scriptures?

There is only one way.

And that is a non-literal interpretation of scripture.

An interpretation that takes into account the worldview and understanding of each writer.

And an interpretation that excludes fear.

Violence creates fear.

And fear can create violence.

This becomes a vicious cycle which has been repeated throughout history.

To break this cycle we must address our fears.

And not react with violence or oppression.

When we see that violent actions are caused by fear we are able to forgive and pray for our assailants to overcome their fears.

And so Jesus said: "'You have heard that it was said, "You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy."  But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven.'"  Matthew 5:43-45 (NRSV) 

[Scripture quotations (marked NRSV) are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and are used by permission.  All rights reserved.]

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AFL.

There is Satanism in the AFL.

Players and officials have sold their souls for a miraculous goal, a glorious premiership.....

Or so they think.

Demonic tattoos and animal haircuts betray their allegiance.

Some will even make the sign of the horns or 666.

They addict you to their sport and get money out of you.

And they distract you from your purpose.

So be aware.

There is Satanism in the AFL.

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Universal Principles.

The heart of all the world's religions is the same.

The One True God.

And so we seek universal principles that reflect all religions.

Prayer, compassion, forgiveness, charity, honesty, truthfulness, non-violence, discipline, gratitude, moderation, understanding, consideration, wisdom.....

But at the heart of all of these is Love.

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The Glittering Prizes.

Many think that the glittering prizes of our world are worth everything - even to the point of selling their souls to gain them.

Money and fame, status and success, power and influence, a rock star reception.- all these things tempt and seduce us.

But all that glitters is not gold.

They are empty cages. 

They cannot bring happiness.

The incomparable treasure of God's Love is the consolation prize.

Reserved for those who love Him.

And so we forgo the idols of this world and choose the one true God who is Love.

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The Fire.

So why does the Book of Revelation say that some souls will be cast into the Fire?

This is the assumption that God destroys evil.

But this is not the instruction of Jesus.

Jesus says: "'You have heard that it was said, "You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy."  But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven.'"  Matthew 5:43-45 (NRSV)

God is non-violent.

He waits for us to see.

No one will perish.

All will be forgiven. 

[Scripture quotation (marked NRSV) are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and are used by permission.  All rights reserved.]

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Flames.

Have you noticed that everything is going up in flames?

Contrary to the impression that these are fireworks I believe that they represent the flames of hell.

This is deliberate Satanic propaganda. 

It is on T.V..

It is in movies.

It is at sports.

It is at rock concerts.

All these venues are poisoned by Satanism.

So be aware and beware.

There is evil afoot.

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Hidden.

There is evil in our world.

But it is hidden from normal sight.

Concealed within the confections of entertainment and music is subtle evil which seeks to corrupt you and sabotage your spiritual search.

This is darkness, violence, hate, wickedness, vice, death, and sin.

It is deliberately hidden in seductive creations which draw you into their web of evil.

It results in great suffering.

Because it tells you to do all the wrong things.

Its source is Satanism.

Rock stars, celebrities, and sports men and women make pacts with the devil as taught by Aleister Crowley and others.

And they do evil in our world.

So learn how to see the negative suggestions in your entertainment.

And pray to God to deliver you.

He will hear.

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Homosexuality.

When confronted with homosexuality Christians have the choice of responding with fear or compassion.

Fear will dictate Judgement and punishment.

Compassion will grant Mercy and Forgiveness.

It's a simple choice.

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Christian Churches.

The Christian Churches are religious authorities on Earth.

But they are also the representatives of Jesus of Nazareth.

And so when someone comes to the House of God the Church has the choice of responding as the Pharisees responded or as Jesus of Nazareth responded.

That is with Judgement and punishment or with Mercy and Forgiveness.

"'"Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord."'"  Matthew 23:39 (NRSV)

[Scripture quotations (marked NRSV) are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and are used by permission.  All rights reserved.]

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The Heart Awakens!

When a child reaches puberty he experiences strong feelings of love for the first time.

The heart awakens!

This is an important time.

The soul is at the crossroads.

Will he take the way of pleasure?

Will his love be requited?

Will he experience the bitterness of rejection?

Or will his love flower and grow?

This is the way of the Rose with its beauty and its thorns.

And it is vital to his future life!

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The Self.

The self or the soul is the light that gives life to the body.

But the body is not the self.

The self is the light that gives life to the mind.

But the mind is not the self.

We chase after the pleasures of the body.

But this does not bring happiness.

We indulge in the pleasures of the mind.

But this leads nowhere.

The self or the soul resides in the heart.

It is the divine spark.

And it is the part of us that loves.

Only this brings happiness.

Love God and love your neighbor.

This leads to infinite joy.

Those who live in the world and chase after selfish rewards live on a fraction of this joy.

But when we love God and love those around us we experience great happiness.

This is the ultimate purpose of life.

There is no other.

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Copying Hell.

Hot, fire, beast, monster, animal, devil.....

All these things which are being associated with sexuality derive from Satanism in our culture.

And people copy them.

They wear their caps backwards.

They make the sign of the horns.

And they poke their tongues out. 

Do they realize they are copying hell?

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The Shadow.

The shadow is that part of the unconscious in which we bury all the negative aspects of our personalities - that which we refuse to recognize.

And we project these negative traits onto others.

Anything which triggers an uncontrollable emotional reaction may well be an aspect of our own shadow.

Things like: prejudice, hate, jealousy, selfishness, envy, oppression, violence etc..

Most of these things are forms of fear.

But they are disguised as our demons.

One of these demons is blaming the victim.

It is common in our society to blame the victims of oppression and violence for their own misfortunes.

We must recognize these demons for what they are without justifying them or avoiding them out of fear.

We must have the courage to face them and deal with them.

    

We may have to adjust our behavior accordingly.

And modify our mentality.

The best tools we have in dealing with them are attitudes like: gratitude, admiration, generosity, sympathy, and forgiveness.

We must forgive ourselves for what we have done in the past and endeavor to do better in the future.

Only then will we overcome the demons of our shadow.

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The Darkening of the Light.

In 1984 we threw the I-Ching and it came up as The Darkening of the Light.

Little did we know at the time but this was the beginning of the period of deep darkness in our world.

Shortly afterwards Lawrence Olivier quoted Dylan Thomas: "Rage, rage, against the dying of the light!"

From that time until now we have been in darkness.

Pitch-back in the ruthless, brutality of Generation X and the Black Beast.

Living backwards with no ethics and no ideals.

Slaves to money and materialism.

With no voice and no power.

But the Light is beginning to break through.

New governments have been elected on platforms of idealism and integrity.

Young people are beginning to become politically active.

Unionism is on the rise.

Power is returning to the people.

After the night comes the dawn.

And a new start for humanity.

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Harmless?

When I tell people that there is Satanism in rock music, sports, and entertainment they often think it doesn't do anything.

It is one thing to recognize skulls, spider webs, and flames as Satanic, it is another thing to understand what they do.

Satanism is not harmless. 

Sex and drugs and rock and roll ruined a whole generation.

It leads to degradation, addiction, mental illness, and suicide.

And the death which is represented by skulls and black etc. is the death to God  described by St. Paul.

"the wages of sin is death."  Romans 6:23 (NRSV)

The purpose of Satanism in our culture is to inspire sin which they believe will lead to death and hell.

So be warned!

Satanism is not harmless.

[Scripture quotations (marked NRSV) are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and are used by permission.  All rights reserved.]

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The Soul.

When a person dies a light goes out of the body.

This light is the self that is the soul that lives in the heart.

It does not die but goes to God - the Lord of Love.

And so we should not fear but have total trust in the Lord of Love. 

We are loved.

And we are cherished by the Lord of Love.

Be devoted to that love.

And trust in Him.

Only God can save us.

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Darkness.

Republican attempts to ban black history and any references to gay or transgender issues in schools is an attempt to keep people ignorant.

Because ignorant people are easier to control.

They are more likely to believe lies and misinformation.

And that suits the Republican Party.

But deliberate attempts to keep people in darkness are evil.

They are not in keeping with the Will of God - who is Light.

So efforts to inform people and educate them about the past and present issues are to be commended.

They are excellent manifestations of Light. 

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Colorado Springs.

The shocking news this morning of the mass shooting at the gay Club Q in Colorado Springs is a grim reminder that virulent homophobia is still a problem in our society.

And unfortunately this is fed by misguided religious people who persist in their condemnation and judgement of gay people.

How long will it take to overcome this fear and hatred?

How long will they continue to justify violence and murder?

And make no mistake they are wrong!

God does not condemn homosexuality.

Neither does He judge us.

God loves his gay children.

And we will all go to Heaven when we die.

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Jesus.

Once  we realize that there is evil in our world and wish to oppose it but do not wish to use violence or force there is only one answer.

And this is the non-violent non-cooperation of Jesus.

Violence is never the answer.

So the example of Jesus is paramount.

And if we follow this example we will find that God protects us.

We must lay down the sword.

Because violence begets violence.

Ahimsa (non-violence) is a vital part of Eastern Religion.

And it is in tune with the message of Jesus.

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Hippie Spirituality.

Contrary to the beliefs of Conservatives Hippies practise a form of Spirituality.

This Spirituality entails: Peace, Love, and Non-Violence.

It is non-materialistic and unselfish.

But this Spirituality was betrayed by rock stars pushing sex and drugs and rock and roll.

And Generation X blamed and shamed us.

Conservative politicians and media moguls reconstructed us.

And now we shop, watch, and holiday.

But times change and now is the time to resurrect Hippie Spirituality without the corrupting influence of rock music.

Peace, Love, and Non-Violence.

And unselfish non-materialism.

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Spiritual but not Religious.

People who say they are Spiritual but not Religious are basically in the right place.

By Spiritual they mean they do not subscribe exclusively to the world's materialism and acquisitiveness.

And by saying that they are not Religious they mean that they think that Church people are judgemental, intolerant, and prejudiced.

And basically they are right.

But when it comes to articulating what that Spirituality entails they are much more vague.

And so they are not protected against the negative forces which lurk in our culture.

And they are not firm in the direction they must take.

It may be valuable to think about what Spirituality means in a positive sense.

And engage in prayer as a path to God.

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What Went Wrong?

My generation - the Baby-Boomers - were born to change the world.

Peace, Love, and Justice were our ideals.

We had faith and we had hope.

So what went wrong?

The answer is that our rock stars betrayed us into lives of drugs and degradation.

Satanism hidden in rock music poisoned our minds and cursed our souls.

Sex and drugs and rock and roll ruined our lives.

Our heroes were murdered.

And the next generation blamed and shamed us.

We were disenfranchised and reconstructed.

But the root of all this was evil.

Violence, hate, and darkness prevailed.

But all this was hidden, whitewashed by the Religious Right, and lauded by the media who cast Ronald Reagan as a hero and pronounced judgement forever.

Nothing, however, lasts forever.

A third generation has arisen with political awareness and a commitment to action.

The time has come for us to resurrect our ideals.

And recommit ourselves to changing the world!

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Scorpio.

Those born with generational planets in Scorpio (1960-1970) and (1984-1995) cherish dark dreams.

They idolize the devil and glorify his lusts.

They are fascinated with the dark side.

And they use violence and force.

They have no regard for the truth.

And they are obsessed with power.

But Scorpio's time is over.

And now they must face the truth.

That their actions were evil.

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Lusts.

Contrary to popular belief lust does not merely refer to sexual desire.

Lust refers to those things which people crave in our world: fame, wealth, possessions, power, influence, adulation, pleasure.....

These are the things which people lust after.

Even to the point of turning to the devil to gain them.

But they are empty boxes.

They cannot bring happiness,

So do not be seduced by the idols of this world.

Only God can bring happiness.

And God is Love.

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The Universal Field.

Everyone is at a different stage of development.

And everyone has a different background and experience.

What a person has experienced in life affects who they are.

We are the product of our decisions.

And these decisions are not always wise.

But everyone has been abused in life and this creates fear.

Fear makes us defend ourselves.

Fear makes us attack.

Fear makes us use violence and force.

But the universal panacea is love.

Love casts out fear.

And love reconnects us with our soul.

If we love God and love our neighbor we will reach the ultimate goal.

For God is Love.

And to give love is the ultimate lesson.

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