Fright.

When we get a fright we get a burst of adrenaline which leads to fight or flight.

This is why I say that violence is fear.

Fear triggers our instinct to attack and kill.

So if you want to decrease the violence in our world you should look to people's fears.


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Pray for Peace.

Following the example of Tony Blair in Northern Ireland and the advice of Pope Francis I we should initiate dialogue between conflicting parties in our world and then go back to our churches and our mosques and our synagogues and our temples and pray for peace.


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A Balance.

Liberals and Conservatives differ in their approach to the Economy.

Liberals favor regulation of the Economy.

Conservatives favor deregulation of the Economy.

Over-regulation of the Economy causes inflation and unemployment.

Extreme deregulation of the Economy causes inequality and poverty.

Since World War II the world has swung wildly from one extreme to the other.

The time has come to find a balance between regulation and deregulation.

Then the world may become a more just and peaceful place.


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The Light.

Come over to the Light.

The Light comes from God.

It identifies our fears.

And the darkness disappears.


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New Growth.

"'The seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how.'"  Mark 4:27 (NRSV)

The Traditional Churches are dying.

Their members have given up and their congregations are dwindling.

But within the mainstream Churches there is new growth.

Many Churches are turning to the ideas of Progressive Christianity as a source of hope.

Even if the leadership is still mired in orthodox theology their parishioners are increasingly embracing progressive ideas.

And this is not surprising because Progressive Christianity satisfies the intellect without abandoning faith.

Progressive Christianity replaces negative doctrines with positive doctrines.

It does not expect you to believe the unbelievable.

But it maintains a belief in a holistic God.

A God who is wholly benevolent.

A God who is Love.

This is the seed which was planted by God.

And it grows, we do not know how.


[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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Joy!

Satanism in rock music and entertainment actively sabotages our quest for happiness.

By telling us to do all the wrong things it actually increases our suffering.

It is not until we realize that we are being betrayed that we find happiness.

So do not listen to rock musicians and do not follow celebrities.

They will lead you astray and curse your soul.

Only love can save us.

Love God and love your neighbor.

Give love.

And experience Joy!


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Fear.

It is fear that makes us kill our enemies.

It is fear that makes our enemies kill us.

It is fear that causes religious to preach judgement.

It is fear that makes them damn others.

It is fear that causes some to reject God.

It is fear that makes some serve Satan.

It is fear that inspires homophobia.

It is fear that punishes asylum seekers.

It is fear that makes us panic.

It is fear that makes us hate.

And when our fear is gone.

There is only

Love.


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