The Water Carrier.

Aquarius is a human sign.

It is also an air sign.

But Aquarius is the Water Carrier.

And its glyph is the Egyptian hieroglyph for water.

But the Water Carrier carries a jar.

And the Egyptian hieroglyph for a jar (ab) means the heart.

And so if the jar is our heart then the water that the Water Carrier pours out is love.

This is confirmed by Jesus who said: "'Out of the believer's heart shall flow rivers of living water.'"  John 7:38 (NRSV)

And so the Living Water that flows from God is Love.

And love brings life.

So the Age of Aquarius will bring the opening of the human heart.  

[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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Religion.

In the beginning religion was about observance of rituals.

Animal sacrifices and offerings to the gods were universal.

And recitation of mantras and prayers was encouraged.

But from the time of the Buddha in India and the time of Jesus in Israel the practice of animal sacrifice was largely abandoned.

In Greece the civilizing influence of the Olympian gods replaced the primordial Titans during the first Millennium BCE.

And so we can see that religion or the idea of spiritual development evolves over time.

And now, after the Second Millennium CE, we are due for an update.

But what will the Age of Aquarius bring?

Aquarius is a human sign, it is also an air sign, it deals with our concepts, but Aquarius is the Water Carrier!

The meaning of this enigma will be revealed as time goes on.

But we can say that modern humanism* as a development of our thinking is relevant.

No longer will we subscribe to violent or illogical concepts.

And this extends to our concept of God.

The Eastern concept of Ahimsa or harmlessness/non-violence has influenced our thinking since Yoga and Buddhism have reached the West.

And so violent and outdated passages in the Bible and the Koran will need to be revised.

Old concepts of punishment and judgement will disappear and be replaced by tolerance, fraternity, understanding, and love.

We will glimpse a transcendent God who is beyond Dualism and Natural Justice.

A God who is without fear and wholly good.

(*This developed from The Enlightenment.)

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Generation X.

Under Ronald Reagan and his allies in the corporations Generation X became the most favored nation.

Bad, delinquents, attitude, X-Factor.....

All these things became the flavor of the month.

This was spread through the corporate owned media and Reagan's allies in Hollywood.

Violence, horror, darkness, and evil followed.

The previous generation - the left-leaning Baby-Boomers - were demonized, shamed, and blamed.

But Reagan was a politician.

His campaign was political 

Religion was just a political tool.

  

He played on the rebellious nature of Generation X.

And he used the right-wing Christian lobby.

But nothing lasts forever.

A new generation has arisen who are politically aware and active.

They do not subscribe to the psuedo-religious rhetoric of Generation X and the Conservatives.

But they look to the future with vision and hope.

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Millennium and the Last Judgment.

From the mid 80s Fundamentalist and Evangelical Christians claimed that the Millennium would see the return of Jesus and the Last Judgement.

This resonated with Generation X who claimed that God smacks His children. 

And it was used by right-wing Republican President Ronald Reagan in his campaign against the Left.

Reagan then recruited the Polish, anti-Communist Pope John Paul II to demonize his political opponents.

This resulted in blaming and shaming of the Left which caused pressure which was relieved by reconstruction.*

But Generation X still believe that it was an act of God to damn the left-leaning Baby-Boomers forever.

There was no appearance from Jesus, however, no fire, no hell.

Only condemnation from a violent generation.

So there was no Last Judgement in reality.

It only exists in the minds of those who retain it.

Ronald Reagan was not an agent of God's vengeance. 

God does not smack His children.

God loves us all.

And His Mercy and Forgiveness are for everyone.

(*This is a well known brainwashing technique.)

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Angels.

May God send out His Angels.

Not with swords and spears to slay Beasts and Dragons.

But as agents of Love to counter hate, lies, prejudice, fear, and oppression.

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Vices.

Cupidity, avarice, lying, dishonesty, stealing, violence, intimidation, extortion, exploitation, hate.....

All these things are vices.

Not because they are wrong.

But because they cause human suffering.

They are aspects of selfishness.

And they are inspired by fear.

So look at the fear that underlies this behavior.

And have faith that God can remove it.

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The Blame.

Right-wing Fundamentalist Christians believe they are in a war against evil.

But they invariably blame the wrong people.

They blame Liberals instead of Satanists.

They blame Hippies and Baby-Boomers instead of rock musicians.

And they blame Gays and Lesbians instead of their stars.

Hippies and Baby-Boomers don't even believe that their rock legends are secretly Satanic, so how can they be perpetrators of Satanism?

They are its victims at worst.

 

And Gays and Lesbians are scapegoats for Satanists in our popular culture, but Gays and Lesbians are not evil.

Fundamentalist Christians use the concept of Satan to demonize their political enemies and that is why their efforts continue to fail.

They are blaming the wrong people.

Satanism in rock music and popular culture is thriving because they exploit the weaknesses of Conservatives who scapegoat Liberals and Gays for political purposes.

And the true agents of evil escape unscathed.

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The Nature of God.

God is not angry.

God is not a dictator.

God does not punish us.

God does not judge us.

The Bhagavad-Gita states that God's inmost nature is Love.

And to love is to know God.

The Bible says: "God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them."  1 John 4:16 (NRSV)

Think of your mother's love for you and multiply it.

God will never abandon you, nor will He forget you.

Speak to Him.

He will answer.

And show you His Salvation.

[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.

There are only two things in the universe:

Fear and Love.

Fear is the cause of all the problems in our world.

Fear causes: violence, prejudice, lies, murder, stealing, avarice, force, and hate.

Fear inspired the judgemental theology of the Church.

And fear makes them impose it.

But God is Love.

Love removes our fears.

And when fear is gone 

there is only Love.

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So What Can We Do?

It may be possible to find a Church that is compatible with your own beliefs.

There are (relatively) progressive Churches like the Uniting Church in Australia and the Episcopal Church in the United States.

But you may find old theology and obstruction even there.

Jesus said: "'But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.'"  Matthew 6:6 (NRSV)

You can pray at home in the solitude of your own room.

You might be surprised!

 

"'And call no one your father on earth, for you have one Father - the one in heaven.'"  Matthew 23:9 (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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Popular Culture.

It comes as a surprise to some when I say that there is Satanism in our popular culture.

Satanism is hidden in rock music, sports, and entertainment.

And so it is not sufficient merely to reject the teachings of religion because then we are vulnerable to the evil influence of Satanism in our popular culture.

This manifests as: hedonism, violence, vice, selfishness, materialism, cupidity, hate, and evil.....

But most of this is hidden behind a mask of glamour and popularity.

Their intention is to encourage sin which (they believe) will lead to death* and damnation.

This is the work they do for their master.

I do not believe that there is a literal devil in reality.

But the damage they do in his name remains.

There are Satanic temples like the Temple of Set in California.

And the priests and priestesses of these temples instruct people in Satanic magic.

Rock musicians in particular like to reference Aleister Crowley who was an early 20th Century black magician and Satanist.

He left instructions on how to make a pact with the devil.

But this is not widely known. 

And their influence is subtle and subterfuge.

So if you have rejected religion in favor of a secular life you will find that this subtle sabotage leads you into further suffering.

And nothing seems to work.

(*This is death to God as claimed by St. Paul.)  

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Life on Earth.

The reason that life on earth seems so confusing and hopeless is simple:

The authorities in our churches, our synagogues, our mosques, and our temples do not know God.

And therefore their teachings are false.

They teach a carrot and stick style theology which is designed to control sin.

And most of them have a negative attitude towards sexuality.

This results in the situation where the devil seems more appealing to some than God who is seen by them as an insane dictator.

And so we are caught between the devil and the deep blue sea.

Between evil and a false god.

Is it any wonder that nothing seems to work?

This is why the prophets and Jesus are so critical of the shepherds - the religious authorities. 

Because they divert people away from the true God who is Mercy and Love.

And they inspire a hatred of God that results in evil.

How many times has God sent a messenger to reform religion but they were not willing.

And now, again, as we enter the Age of Aquarius God is sending a message:

Fear not!  I bring tidings of great joy! 

And good news to the poor.

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Bodybuilders.

Male bodybuilders have been unfairly targeted by Satanists in the pornography industry.

This is reflected in the words they use:

Beast, monster, dominator, torturer, devil, muscle slut, nasty, freak.....

All these words plus images of devils, animals, bondage, torture, masks etc. pollute pornographic sites on the Internet.

They do this because they think it will make them f**k.

They think that the devil is magic and that his words will seduce them.

But bodybuilders are innocent victims.

They are vulnerable to flattery.

And they need to look tough.

My prayer is that God sends angels to save them and help them with their words.

Daddy, teddy bear, man mountain, big softie, gentle giant.....

These are words that would set them on the right track.

But a big heart is the key to his entry into Heaven.

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Christianity.

Christianity is not merely conforming to some conservative political/social agenda.

In fact the teachings of the prophets and of Jesus challenge the practices of the conservative establishment.

But conservative authorities in the Church dominate and manipulate others in order to maintain their power. 

And unfortunately they ally themselves with worldly powers like the corporations and conservative political parties to reinforce it.

"'You Hypocrites!'"  Matthew 15:7 (NRSV) 

Jesus prophesied that the way of the world is evil.  (John 7:7)

And it was the religious and political authorities of the time who killed Jesus.

So don't submit to pressure from Conservatives to conform to their political views.

They will threaten you and intimidate you.

But instead adhere to the message of the prophets and of Jesus.

And that is: forgiveness, compassion, charity, and love.

It is "good news to the poor."  Luke 4:18 (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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Has Trump Lost His Mind?

Amid massive protests calling for his removal from office Donald Trump would appear to have lost his mind.

Answering questions with incoherent ravings and losing his bearings on stage he at times doesn't seem to know where he is.

The pressure of world-wide opposition to his actions as President would appear to have unhinged his mind, even to the point of doubting himself.

How much longer can he last?

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Homosexuality, the Church, and God.

There are still many people in the world who believe that the Church, and therefore God, rejects homosexual people.

But the Uniting Church in Australia has been dealing with this issue since the 1990s.

Homosexuality is not a bar to ordination in the Uniting Church. 

And gay marriages can be celebrated in Uniting churches at the discretion of the Minister and the Church Council.

Gay marriages can also be celebrated in the Episcopal Church in America - which is the descendant of the Anglican Church in that country.

The issue of homosexuality has even been mooted in the Catholic Church.

But there is little publicity about these positive moves to accept homosexuality in the Churches.

It is time that people woke up to the fact that some Churches, and therefore God, are accepting of gay people. 

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The Darkness.

Have you noticed how some people wear all black all the time?

It is a uniform for corporate workers.

And it is a uniform for Generation X.

It is also prominent among conservative Christians.

This is the darkness.

In the darkness you cannot see.

And others cannot see you.

"And this is the judgement, that the light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil."  John 3:19 (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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Politics.

At the last election in the United States conservative Christians said: "Jesus is coming back soon and he won't be happy with what Liberals are doing."

Meaning the Democrats.

What?  Like helping the poor and allowing people to be who they are!? 

Conservative Christians don't know Jesus.

And they don't know God.

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Money.

"'No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other.  You cannot serve God and wealth.'"  Luke 16:13 (NRSV)

This makes rich Christians a contradiction.

Many Christians who are wealthy think that they are being true to the Gospel but they are not.  

The Gospel is "good news for the poor". (Luke 4:18)

And Jesus speaks repeatedly about the evils of wealth.

Bur conservative Christians impose the religion of "Cheap Grace" which obeys some aspects of the Gospel but ignores any requirement to give up their wealth.

And they usurp the power of God for themselves so that they not only have all the wealth but they have all the power as well.   

They then manipulate and control the masses through rewards and punishments, intimidation and threats.

Jesus says of them: "'They will receive the greater condemnation.'"  Mark 12:40 (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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Forgiveness.

The Internet is full of people saying: "I will never forgive them!"

As if this somehow justifies their grievance.

But Jesus said: "Do not judge, so that you may not be judged."  Matthew 7:1 (NRSV)

So we should forgive others as God has forgiven us.

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Ronald Reagan.

The right-wing corporate owned media told us that Ronald Reagan was a hero because he defeated Communism. 

He also cut their taxes.

But Ronald Reagan used religion to demonize and damn his political opponents and he endorsed the idea that the Millennium would bring a Last Judgement on his political enemies.

This was backed up by Generation X who kicked, intimidated, and damned the left-leaning Baby-Boomers.

None of this was based in truth of course but a media blanket made sure there was no dissent.

And so it is time to reconsider Ronald Reagan's legacy.

 

His commitment to Neo-Liberal Economics has resulted in the greatest disparity between rich and poor in history.

And his disregard for truth has paved the way for the post-truth era we now live in.

And so he can be seen as an evil man hellbent on destroying his political opponents.

And someone responsible for resurrecting the type of propaganda that Goebbels used to establish the Nazi Regime in Hitler's Germany.

 

Not a hero but a villain.

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The Way of the World.

It is the way of the world to seek riches for yourself.

And it is the way of the rich to seek power over others.

And it is the way of the powerful to subjugate and exploit the masses.

This is the way of the world.

And Jesus said that the way of the world is evil. (John7:7)

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Church and God.

It may come as a surprise to many that there is a difference between Church and God.

Jesus said that the Pharisees and Priests did not know God. (John 7:28,8:55)

And the majority of Jesus' Priests and Ministers today do not know God.

They preach a traditional theology of sin and ransom, judgement and punishment, heaven and hell.

But Jesus said: "'The Father judges no one.'" John 5:22 (NRSV) and : "'You judge by human standards, I judge no one.'" John 8:15 (NRSV)

 

And so there is a difference between what the Church teaches and God.

God judges no one, but waits for us to realize and experience His Love.

But the Church is captive to fear.

They fear punishment and they fear hell.

And much of their good works are motivated by fear.

And so we must not feel ashamed of rejecting the Church's teachings.

But we must persist in our search for direct experience of God.

Only then will we see.

[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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Anti-Christ.

Too many people in authority in Jesus' Churches endorse the rich and powerful in our world.

They are right-wing, anti-liberal, anti-gay, and anti-women.

And they oppose the efforts of left-wing politicians to make a more just and equal society.

This is why Communist countries banned religion - they sided with the rich and powerful - the aristocracy.

And they have become a part of a conservative establishment which has been seduced by power and authority.

They subjugate the masses and they bathe in power and privilege.

The Bible talks repeatedly about them condemning their corruption and exposing their crimes.

But you won't hear those passages read out in church.

Instead you will hear promises of Heaven and flattery of the faithful.

This is what Dietrich Bonhoeffer called - Cheap Grace - a stealing of God's blessing while not altering their selfish behavior.

But they have appropriated Jesus' name and usurped the power of God.

All the while ignoring the poor and needy.

They are anti-christ.

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Rewards and Punishments.

Too many people manipulate our behavior by using rewards and punishments.

If you do what they want they will reward you with compliments and cheerfulness*.

If you don't so what they want they will punish you with insults and bad temper.

This happens on a personal level, a social level, and a psychic level.

The carrot and stick approach of ruling elites is an example of social manipulation.

And, of course, the traditional theology of the Church reflects this approach.

But rather than seeking to control our behavior God loves us unconditionally.

His representatives on Earth, however, feel that they need to control our behavior by imposing absolute rewards and punishments.

Sin and death, transgression and penance, Heaven and hell.....

These things are control methods.

And they are a direct contradiction of Jesus' teachings.

"Your sins are forgiven."  Luke 7:48 (NRSV)

"The Father judges no one."  John 5:24 (NRSV)

"Love your enemies."  Matthew 5:44 (NRSV)

  

"Father forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing."  Luke 23:34 (NRSV)

God's Love is unconditional.

God does not hold us to ransom.

But this does not mean that He condones bad behavior.

God is good.

And He expects us to be good also.

(*Or give you a tick.)

{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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Moonlight.

We can see at night by the light of the Moon - which is in fact sunlight reflected by the face of the Moon - and the brilliant stars are visible; but the Sun - our local Star - is beyond the horizons of our vision.

And so we can see in the darkness.

And what we see is hidden evil.

Evil hidden by Pluto's Helmet of Invisibility.

Moonlight is white.

Evil is black, hidden in the darkness.

This is the nine-tenths of the iceberg hidden from normal sight.

The dwarf planet Pluto orbits at an angle of 17° to the ecliptic.

All the other planets orbit within a few degrees of the ecliptic.

And so Pluto's activities are hidden from normal sight.

But we can discern the activities of Plutonic influences by deduction and logic, by following the trains of thought indicated by objective evidence.

This evidence is presented by the one-tenth of the iceberg visible in normal sight.

And so death, and hellfire, and the sign of the horns are signs of Satanism hidden in our popular culture. 

Rock music, entertainment, and sports conceal hidden evil which curses us and sabotages our spiritual quest.

But without the Light from God we are unable to see the full extent of hidden evil.

Right-wing political forces are using subliminal suggestion to trigger unconscious prejudice, hatred, and fear in order to create political power.

And so we see minority groups - immigrants, gays and lesbians - and their political enemies - left-wing politicians and liberals - demonized and blackened in the media.

These are lies hidden in the darkness.

Black is their color, and blindness is their cloak.

But if we wake up we can see their propaganda for the evil that it is.

And turn to the Light of God that is Goodness and Love.

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Fear.

What is it that stops us doing what we know is good?

Fear.

We fear that virtue won't work.

We'll miss out, we'll starve.....

At worst it is considered stupid.

Shri Yogendraji said: "When people start telling you you're a fool you'll know your on the right track."

But fear rules on Earth.

And we experience: persecution, exploitation, prejudice, hate, inequality, hypocrisy, and war.

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X.

Generation X and their descendants have planets in Scorpio.

And that is their curse.

They think that it is alright to hate.

They think that it is alright to damn people.

They think that it is alright to blame others.

And they think that it is alright to kill.

They use violence - verbal, emotional, psychic, spiritual, and physical.

They are materialistic and hypocritical.

They think that it is alright to turn to the devil as an alternative.

They are fascist, judgemental, racist, and homophobic.

When challenged they yell.

 

And when beaten they sulk.

They are narcissistic.

And they are ignorant.

Their egos won't let them admit any faults.

They lie, they cheat.

They scapegoat their enemies.

And they make everyone else like them.

None of these things is acceptable for a modern civilized human being.

And this should be made clear to them in the future.

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Church.

Why is it that church people get away with neglect and complacency while thinking of themselves as good Christians?

They seem to think that  because they accept the traditional theology and more or less obey the rules on sexual behavior* that this makes them good Christians.

But they do not modify their behavior in regard to money, hospitality, or politics.

They talk about their house renovations, and their holiday houses, their overseas trips, and their marvelous offspring.

But they never talk about religion or spirituality.

And this is not new.

It has been happening for thousands of years.

They only ring you when they want something.

And they never visit.

They don't invite you into their homes.

And they avoid conflict.

What actually happens is that a vital, enthusiastic minister is domesticated by the congregation.

They put up a facade of niceness and they stonewall.

They don't want to do anything more than indulge their delusions.

"We are the good people because we go to church."

There is evidence that this was happening in Jesus' time.

Lip service and cheap grace.

It is not good enough.

And it is dying.

(*Or at least appear to.)

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The Kingdom of God.

"But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first."  Mark 10:31 (NRSV)

Those who live a life valuing money and possessions, status and fame, authority and power are first in our world.

The rich and powerful rule.

But they will be last in the Kingdom of God.

And those who are left behind, forgotten, powerless, and subjugated; who value justice, compassion, mercy, and peace will be first.

[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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Stiff-Necked People.

Moses complained of his "stiff-necked people". (Exodus 32:9. 34:9)

But the modern Christian churches are full of stiff-necked, obdurate people.

They are stubborn and hard-hearted.

Prejudice and intolerance marks them.

And they judge and punish others.

This is a far cry from the Gospel of Love that Jesus taught.

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The Truth.

The truth is that right-wing governments voted in by Generation X and their descendants have given corporate plutocrats absolute power. 

And absolute power corrupts absolutely.

They have used the media they own and the sporting clubs they finance to brainwash and intimidate the public.

"Work harder!"

This is the answer to every question.

It's deliberate and it's evil.

They destroyed the unions and imposed draconian working conditions.

All the gains unions had made over years of struggle were lost overnight.

In the name of Neo-Liberal Economics.

And they tell us we prefer their fascist philosophy.

They call it "populism"

As if it was popular.

They manipulate the truth.

And they scapegoat liberals.

Gays and immigrants are easy targets for a generation of homophobes and racists.

And they abuse religion calling their enemies "agents of the devil".

While they call themselves "bad" and "no angel".

They even resort to "pure evil".

But the Religious Right justify them for political purposes.

And they judge everyone and damn their enemies to hell.

Even to the point of turning to the devil.

But their narcissism won't let them admit it.

They think they are agents of a violent, dictatorial God.

But they are wrong!

They are agents of evil.

They endorse violence, hate, and lies.

History will judge them.

This is the truth.

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The New Religion.

The New Religion is not a captive of the past. 

It is free to reinterpret historical scriptures in the light of new revelations.

It is not a set of intellectual propositions but an immediate experience of the Divine.

And a realization of Reality.

And with this realization comes a contradiction of traditional theology.

We come to realize that the traditional image of God as a harsh punisher and judge of humankind is false.

God does not punish us or judge us.

And so the traditional teaching that the sin of Adam and Eve is overcome by Christ's death on the cross becomes a nonsense.

The inmost nature of God is Love.

God is the loving Father of everyone.

And He loves His gay sons and daughters.

The traditional image of God is based in fear.

But there is no fear in God.

And so we must overcome our fears.

And open our hearts to everyone.

Any suggestion of violence in scripture is false.

God is non-violent (Ahimsa).

These passages are projections of human expectations onto God.

We expect Natural Justice.

We expect punishment for sin.

But God does not act in this way.

God is merciful and forgiving.

God is compassionate.

God is Love.

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