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This post is continuing an earlier discussion of learning to like what I don’t like, and as part of that applying Country Music to TheWay (link), all as part of a greater plan to bolster family togetherness through song, learning to apply concepts such as self-observation, triangulation, etc. Also, though this is not really self-observation, in continuing with the earlier theme, this post will be introspective as it relates to some things I’ve “observed” about my self as well. Just to be clear, it can be pretty easy to get lost in introspection and into intellectual things that can’t be applied, so please be careful if you attempt to duplicate some of my steps as you or I can quickly find ourselves in a bad place , rhetor-rick (link).
In attempting to become more “conscious” one of the things I realize is the tendency to take a message and apply it in the same way that I’ve always applied it. For example, someone says Good Morning, I say Good morning without even thinking about it. Use your imagination. In some respects, this could be being the proverbial mechanical man (or tin man as mentioned in the Wizard of Oz). That is, doing things without any thought or consideration as to why they are being done.
Since we are talking about country music as part of a larger theme started in earlier posts of learning to like what we don’t like, we will need a Country song. Since we are talking about messages, I thought I would pick on a song that adorns the bumper on my car. Sometimes to get down a path you need a transition. Willie Nelson is my transition:
Willie Nelson sang part of the song referenced on the bumper sticker, the song has a chorus: “Mamma don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys. They’ll never stay home and they’re always alone even with someone they love.” Wow. What powerful lyrics. Who can’t like that, Right? It contains some sort of deep moving truth it seems, right? Yet, maybe this is because my mom played Willie Nelson while I was in the womb or something. In a similar capacity, I’ve heard that many black people don’t like country music. Perhaps there are some associations with the South, slavery, and so forth? Maybe the beat doesn’t work? Maybe some other cultural phenomenon at work. Who knows. Since this is Willie Nelson, this is an easy song for me to like and therefore it sort of defeats the exercise of learning to like what I don’t like, but it is sort of like starting me out on milk. Perhaps I should try harder. So I had to find some songs I really don’t like. The latest incarnation of rap mixed with country definitely rubs me the wrong way. Cowboy Troy is an example I think. Do I have some latent racist fragments of my personality that I wasn’t aware of? Oh dear Lord! Maybe not – maybe Cowboy Troy’s songs are just that bad.
Cowboy Troy aside, in exploring this, I had found that I have some relatively arbitrary rule baked into my consciousness that says that the closer one approaches technology or modern life, the more likely that that one is not country and therefore any value derived from such songs is negated i.e., Country Music mixed with Electronic forms of music, i.e., Rap, i.e., Cowboy Troy. Stated another way, maybe hypocrisy is what I’m seeing in many country songs (and probably my self) and this is what I really don’t like. That is, those singing it weren’t really applying it, they were instead good at singing songs about being a cowboy, or singing songs about country music, or songs about being “country before country was cool” and so forth, but when it came down to actually being country and so forth, well, they had become all Nashvilled out (all show and nothing real), or using my arbitrary rule of using modern technology and going on tours and such, they were in effect, not country! Possibly, there are certain things that it doesn’t make sense to learn to like. Is Cowboy Troy’s music one of them? I’m going in circles here, I know, but there is another point. This very same phenomenon could be similar to being intellectual about self-observation this and triangulation that, or Law of Octaves this or that, and not actually knowing what it is!
In trying to break down some of these – in the struggle, I have found it helpful find an opposing view within and trying reconcile it against whatever negative voices I may have within. So I have this rule that is baked into my mind that has a general aversion to country music. Yet, this rule allows for some country music and we really don’t know completely why. I examined different examples and exceptions to this general rule. We also have that this general rule opposes Cowboy Troy like the plague, which may not necessarily be a bad thing.
Let’s dive in a bit (and avoid Cowboy Troy a bit longer), since I have to do the obligatory posting of lyrics of the song under examination anyway:
Mamma don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys – Waylon Jennings
Cowboys ain’t easy to love and they’re harder to hold.
They’d rather give you a song than diamonds or gold.
Lonestar belt buckles and old faded levis,
And each night begins a new day.
If you don’t understand him, an’ he don’t die young,
He’ll prob’ly just ride away.
Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys.
Don’t let ’em pick guitars or drive them old trucks.
Let ’em be doctors and lawyers and such.
Mamas don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys.
‘Cos they’ll never stay home and they’re always alone.
Even with someone they love.
Cowboys like smokey old pool rooms and clear mountain mornings,
Little warm puppies and children and girls of the night.
Them that don’t know him won’t like him and them that do,
Sometimes won’t know how to take him.
He ain’t wrong, he’s just different but his pride won’t let him,
Do things to make you think he’s right.
Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys.
Don’t let ’em pick guitars or drive them old trucks.
Let ’em be doctors and lawyers and such.
Mamas don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys.
‘Cos they’ll never stay home and they’re always alone.
Even with someone they love.
Isn’t this a wonderful song? It seems to bring to the forefront of my mind images from child-hood, perhaps the great Mr. Jennings and Willie Nelson, and all sorts of acknowledgment of the reality about various ignorant red-necks that may make many black people not like country music. It is difficult for me to not like this song. You are probably wondering about the wisdom of writing about something you like when supposedly the point is to learn to like that which you don’t like. Okay, I admit it – I still don’t want to face Cowboy Troy, so I’d rather talk about a good country song first. This is sort of like jumping into a cold pool I think. Maybe there is jumping into a cold pool which is one thing, and then there is jumping into a frozen lake and catching pneumonia just for the sake of it, which would be stupid, perhaps by analogy, Cowboy Troy is just too much?
Well, since we started this message speaking about messages and how our minds tend to automatically bring up whatever past associations we may have, we might as well at least finish that subject while we stave off the influence of Cowboy Troy. How about taking the earlier bumper sticker message, and change the message by association. How about placing it next to a pro-vegetarian lifestyle bumper sticker? Would that alter the meaning slightly?
Oh dear Lord look what I’ve done! I’ve taken an old Waylon Jennings / Willie Nelson song and used it to promote not killing cows, LOL! I bet Willie didn’t anticipate that when he sang this song. Maybe this helps bring home the idea about automatically seeing things a certain way – a way that has been in some respects programmed by culture, skin color, gender, and so on – and in other respects these are the things one must strive to overcome. Just like this arbitrary rule that I have baked into my consciousness about not liking Country Music, and in particular, the music of Cowboy Troy.
This may be applied to time frame even. As of this writing, we are in 2011 and see things a certain way as a function of this time frame. If compared against 100 years ago, we’d probably seem like magicians if we were to take a time trip. It is difficult to see beyond our culture when immersed in it. In a similar way, it is difficult to see beyond one’s self, when one is immersed in one’s self. As another insight, this implies that to perform self-observation, there needs to be some level of separation within – the observer from the observed. But how? I don’t know yet, but will let you know when I figure it out.
I see that Shohn does not want to face Cowboy Troy just yet. Maybe there is another way. Perhaps I can be of service to others instead and get another bumper sticker that says: “Mammas don’t let your babies grow up to be Cowboy Troy”.
Applying Country Music to TheWay part 2
In a previous article I mentioned applying Country Music to TheWay. This article is a continuance of the concepts began in that article, that is, it falls under the umbrella of learning to like what I don’t like while exploring other concepts. I’m using the Texgesis of Country Music as a Way to use my desires to achieve certain goals, one of them being learning to like Country Music, with a greater goal of learning to sing songs on guitar with my family, in an effort to bolster family togetherness. Quite a plan, no?
As part of this plan, I’ve been trying to learn and apply a concept called self-observation to hopefully better live out TheWay – be a better father, man, and so on.
I’ve read through Allan Cronshaw’s works on this. I’ve read a few fourth way materials, and listened to some fourth way type Pod-casts to try to find more technical details on self-observation that appeal to my mindset. It seems to be quite a big topic and there is lots of projection and mental filtering occurring when describing this topic. Some folks say they are self-observing, when other folks say they aren’t, and some say they are and aren’t and so on. It sounds like a religious war in many ways. Will the real self-observation please stand up. I’m sure there are levels of understanding as well, so where else to begin, but my own.
In my own efforts, one of the things in at least attempting to self-observe was noticing that I notice things that I haven’t noticed before. For example, with self-observation, I observed that I don’t “self-observe” and then begin to wonder why. I notice that “self-observing” is subjected to my own filters – for example, I like to see my self in a positive light a lot! I also noticed that self-observation is hard to do and I quickly run out of energy during mundane times especially. There are other thing I began to notice that I hope can be used as a larger analogy for the process of self-observation at my current level of understanding.
For example, being from Texas, I’ve heard the below song (All My Exes Live in Texas) almost all my life, over and over and over again. Yet not until someone asked me if I was into transcendental meditation one day, did I notice that country music could sing about meditation! Not even a few hours after being asked this question about transcendental meditation did I hear that song come on the radio and start singing about meditation of all things. A synchronicity I suppose.
I relayed the fact that George Strait sang about transcendental meditation to my friend who had asked the question, then my Dad, my friend Etal, and they had never noticed either! Gee whiz, have we been in Tennessee (I’ll explain shortly) all our lives or what?
Here is the song (http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/strait-george/all-my-exs-live-in-texas-8840.html) and my ex’s-gesis follows:
All my ex’s live in Texas by George Strait
All my ex’s live in Texas
And Texas is the place I’d dearly love to be
But all my ex’s live in Texas
And that’s why I hang my hat in Tennessee
Rosanna’s down in Texarkana
Wanted me to push her broom
Sweet Eileen’s in Abilene
She forgot I hung the moon
And Allison’s in Galveston
Somehow lost her sanity
And Dimple’s who now lives in Temple’s
Got the law looking for me
I remember that old Frio River
Where I learned to swim
But it brings to mind another time
Where I wore my welcome thin
By transcendental meditation
I go there each night
But I always come back to myself
Long before daylight
All my ex’s live in Texas
And Texas is the place I’d dearly love to be
But all my ex’s live in Texas
Therefore I reside in Tennessee
Some folks think I’m hidin’
It’s been rumored that I died
But I’m alive and well in Tennessee
That was the song, but there was more that I noticed after starting to dive in to it a bit. Just like Damascus or Jerusalem in the Bible, could Texas be a code word in all those country songs – alluding to something deeper? After all, it is the Lone Star State! If I apply some exgesis, could the Lone Star be symbolic for our struggle to become one again, whole, to go towards the Light, after all – this is where George desires to be, and don’t we all desire to be in the Light as exemplified by our current culture’s fascination with sex, drugs, and so on – if only to taste Light for just a second? Yet, ironically, what is keeping him from being whole and complete is the state of division and separation from his ex’s – perhaps not learning some lessons here and there. Sounds familiar.
Let’s try to divide the song up a bit and see if we can read in some additional meanings (Texgesis) just for the fun of it (lyrics in bold):
Rosanna’s down in Texarkana Wanted me to push her broom
By not meeting Rosanna’s desires to clean house, he hadn’t yet learned to serve his wife, and we have that it is difficult for a woman to change a man, if not impossible. The mind is a sort of function of the body and Spirit – move the body, you move the mind. I guess he didn’t want to.
Sweet Eileen’s in Abilene She forgot I hung the moon
A hinting at the Law of Octaves affecting his relationships again and perhaps by not treating his wife as a goddess, she in turn forgets that he hung the moon.
And Allison’s in Galveston Somehow lost her sanity
Possibly, this may happen when a woman has somehow found herself without a “stable” male influence in her life, i.e., the man who is hopping from ex to ex in this song. Given that Galveston is on the south end of Texas is it may be alluding to the lower controlling the upper with the result being a loss of focus. I don’t know it was a guess.
And Dimple’s who now lives in Temple’s Got the law looking for me
Temple, right back at the heart of Texas and the matter, we find that the universal spiritual Laws will eventually use our emotions as a method for us to see our selves for who we really are.
I remember that old Frio River Where I learned to swim
We see that he remembers learning by struggling against a winding body of water (emotion).
But it brings to mind another time Where I wore my welcome thin
This old memory triggers an association to something of a fall, somewhat akin to the various Biblical accounts (e.g., Genesis) and a recalling of something greater, the Light as symbolized by Texas.
By transcendental meditation I go there each night
He views from a higher perspective during the negative phases (night) of life – the hard times force us to seek.
But I always come back to myself Long before daylight
But using meditation he is unable to maintain this state of mind, this higher perspective – and comes back to the reality that he is still in the dark. And we may have more allusions to divisions within our self – note the: “I always come back to myself”. Which I is returning and which was myself? How can I return to myself?
He then goes on to comment about residing in Texas vs. Tennessee. We’ve already covered Texas representing the Light being the Lone Star state, but division is what is keeping us out as embodied in the four (4) ex’s and the last one being the Law. But what about Tennessee? According to the Wikipedia: “The meaning and origin of the word are uncertain. Some accounts suggest it is a Cherokee modification of an earlier Yuchi word. It has been said to mean “meeting place”, “winding river”, or “river of the great bend”.[55][56] According to James Mooney, the name “can not be analyzed” and its meaning is lost.“
Thus George, as the character he plays in the song, lives in a state of unknowing – uncertainty – where the meaning is lost and indeed so are we (or at least I am) trying to find my way back home to proverbial Texas. Given that he now resides in Tennessee, the volunteer state, it is up to him to begin the journey. Some folks would say that he’s hidin (from the Light), and some would say that he’s dead (Jesus said: let the dead bury the dead), yet he thinks that he’s Alive and well in Tennessee, the proverbial state of being lost. And don’t almost all of us think we know, except you, of course, you wouldn’t think that, would you?
It’s an old tale. They did the same thing in the Wizard of Oz, the Bible, Star-Gate, Star Trek, Plato’s Cave, and so forth and no one would ever believe what was being said until EXperience brought her lessons.
If in a similar way we can apply some of the concepts of self-observation, triangulation, etc. we may then be able apply a similar exegetical process in that song to our very lives. Looking for the repeating patterns, the things about our self that we never noticed, but have continued on in the same pattern over and over without any real thought as to why or what we we are doing. I never noticed those words being in that song. This points to many things I have not known about myself. I thought that I knew this song – I really did. I was convinced, yet there it was staring me and many that I know right in the face, we did not know. What this may say is that even within my self, there are certain changes I can try to make, that if I don’t know my self, it is like having someone you don’t know change your self! Is this a self-observation? There could be things about ourselves that have been there our entire life, that we have never known! Scary and exciting.
Maybe there are some changes one can attempt to make that may be tried and true, just like Texas. I suspect that a start begins with whatever has been placed into your life – trying to become more family centered as much as is possible for your current conditions and this is what I’m trying to do. Divorced and my ex lives in Texas, but I do have children and have been trying to be the best father I can be for them.
I wonder if George Strait knew all this was in this song as he was singing it. He’s #3 or #4 on all time record sales, so I’d guess that he’s an advanced soul of some kind – he may very well have had an inkling. Maybe he just had really good writers.
Returning back to myself (remember we started this path with learning to like what we don’t like), I think I’m learning to like Country Music.
How about you?
Applying Country Music to TheWay?
This is an introspective post about some “ahah” moments I’ve had recently, and some tools one may be able to employ as part of seeking knowledge of the self, with the ultimate goal of finding God.
The self that calls it self, Shohn – the author of this post, has things that it likes, and things that it doesn’t like. Duality. Rock Music good. Country Music bad. Why ? I have no clue. How about you?
It has been suggested in some esoteric works, that one thing that can help is in coming to know the “true self” is struggling against being mechanical (doing things on auto-pilot) in order to become more aware of one’s self. Dislikes i.e., associations can be used as fodder to struggle against. And in this struggling one can perhaps begin to see who one really is, and so forth, as opposed to the image of one’s self that one has constructed. From a practical level, learn to like what you don’t like, and then you’ll like it! Makes sense on some levels, but I wouldn’t suggest rolling around in a tub of grasshoppers or eating coal just because you don’t like it.
Being from Texas, I’ve been exposed to Country Music all my life and could probably sing (am I being honest with myself by calling it singing) somewhat the words to every country song, yet for whatever reason, most country music just rubs me the wrong way. I don’t mind old country and perhaps Willie Nelson, but Country Music just bugs me. I sat out to explore this.
What I found was an insight or two, while possibly drifting a bit from the original goal. Just as people can use the Bible to validate whatever they are saying – in other words, use the Bible as a smoke-screen to conceal some message like “you are going to hell if you don’t like what I have to say”, many of these country songs contain all sorts of wonderful word plays and concepts that also contain “hidden” meanings or say one thing, without actually saying it.
For example, as we read (or listen to) the below song, it is quite obvious to me, that the male singing the below song, Me Neither, is trying to get to know the female that he has set his heart (eyes) on, yet the literal words of the song convey otherwise to those listening to the song. Stated another way, within the song, is a hidden meaning, that is not revealed by the literal text. I thought this might relate on some levels, how the written text of the Bible and other sacred texts, provides a literal text, but contains a hidden allegorical meaning. In a similar way, our very lives can perhaps contain a “hidden” meaning, that we are as yet unable to see – a literal meaning on the surface, our job, house, dog, etc., but another meaning contained within.
Have a look at the word”s to this song to see what I mean:
Me Neither by Brad Paisley
Darlin’ I’ve been standin’ here just watchin’ you all night
And I think I’ve even caught you watchin’ me a couple times
If I don’t ask I’ll never know
This may sound dumb, but here we go
Do you believe in love at first sight
Me neither
I’m glad that we agree
Believe me
That’s a big relief
Well, this place is awful crowded
And this music is so loud
Would you like to go and grab a bite to eat
Me neither
It’s nice to finally meet a girl who doesn’t move too fast
I was only checkin’, that’s the reason that I asked
Relationships need time to grow
You and I should take this slow
And darlin’ tell me, would you like to dance
Me neither
I was just bein’ polite
Thank goodness
My feet are much too tired
I’m sure you’re tired too
I can see an empty booth
Would you like to maybe sit and talk a while
Me neither
We’d never get along
I’m thinkin’ there’s no chemistry at all
This has been a waste of time
And I’m runnin’ outta lines
Don’t you think it’s time for me to end this song
Me neither
Do you think I found the reason why I don’t like country music? Me Neither.
Did I learn to like it some. Yes, I did.
Survival Preparations
Some Survival Techniques and lessons learned the hard way:
Rather than trying to reinvent the wheel I have decided to post links to sites that contain helpful information for various survival circumstances. I will also list some products that I have acquired along the way that may be useful. I do not claim to have all the answers and just because something may work for me does not mean that it will work for you. The various potential survival circumstances are too numerous for me to cover and it is up to each individual (YOU) to prepare for the situations that you may encounter in your region. It is my hope that others will join in and add their experience & knowledge regarding the various topics. We are all operating with different financial means and must work with the budget that we have. Therefore, it is necessary to prioritize our needs and work within our means to obtain them.
Topics covered will include: Water, Shelter & Clothing, Food, Basic Firearms & ammunition, and other useful supplies. If there are other subjects that others would like to cover then it is up to them to do so or make it known. It is expected that there will be differences of opinion, especially with firearms. If there are errors then they should be changed/removed but if there are opinion differences all opposing views should remain posted so that others can view the information and decide for themselves what they want to believe. Although I am getting this file started this is a group file and it is necessary for others to make changes to develop it further.
Water, Water everywhere and not a drop to drink
Water is the most abundant compound on the earth’s surface, covering approximately 71%. Of that surface water, however, 99.35% is contained in oceans, glaciers, and other ice which leaves only a small percentage available as potential drinking water.
Many people in developed countries have become dependant on the current structure of a functioning society for their needs. Most would have a difficult time obtaining potable water in sufficient quantities if it became necessary for them to do so. If ever you find yourself in such a predicament it is important to remember to Always Bring Very Funny Pictures.
Microorganisms encompass a wide variety of unique structures and can be classified into five basic groups, including:
Algae, Bacteria, Virus, Fungi, Protozoa
http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/manual/water.shtml
Remember that viruses and smaller bacteria can pass through most water filters so chemical treatment may be needed to kill them if filtering is to be the only treatment used.
In the field, water should be pre-filtered through a coffee filter or similar process if possible before actual filtering or chemical treatment.
Bleach for purification:
http://www.newjerusalem.com/PureWater.htm I have several gallons of household bleach that can be used to disinfect water or equipment.
Chlor-Floc Water purification tablets: these are what I believe the Army is using nowadays. I have no experience with this product. If someone else has experience with this product then please update this information.
http://www.campingsurvival.com/milwatpurtab.html
Iodine for purification:
Note: Iodine is not completely effective in destroying Giardia in cold water. The efficacy of iodine depends on contact time; 60 minutes at 60F, 30 minutes at 80F and 25 minutes at 115F for 100% destruction of Giardia cysts. If you have BEAVERS, assume there is Giardia in the water. Iodine treatment appears safe for 3-6 months of use, but questions remain about long-term usage. It should not be used by persons with allergy to iodine, persons with active thyroid disease, or pregnant women. Adding a pinch of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) after the treatment helps eliminate the iodine taste of the water.
Ascorbic acid can also be used to clean cases if you practice ammunition reloading, and firearms with a small amount of rust can often be cleaned with the acid.
1) USP Resublimated Iodine Crystals:
http://www.grannysstore.com/Wilderness_Survival/water_purification.htm
http://www.raems.com/webad/USP.html
I have several bottles of these and they are preferred to iodine tablets.
2) iodine water purification tablets (NSN 6850009857166): These are what we used in the Army. They contain a wax seal that allows them to be resealed after use. http://www.armyproperty.com/nsn/6850-00-985-7166/water-purification-tablet-iodine-8-mg-micropur
http://www.prepare-now.com/845.html
Katadyn Micropur Water Purification Tablets 8013692 (Alternative to Iodine)
http://www.waterfilters.net/Water-Purification-Tablets-Katadyn-Micropur.html
3R PUROGENE
http://www.billydump.com/3r/puro_broch.pdf
PUROGENE is a 2% solution of stabilized chlorine dioxide (contains no free chlorine). Chlorine dioxide has been recognized safe for water treatment for more than 50 years.
http://www.billydump.com/3r/puro_instruct.pdf
I have a gallon of this stuff and it is what I intend to use to pre-treat water that is going to be stored long-term. 1 ounce treats 30 gallons of water.
Berkey Water Purifier: http://www.berkeyfilters.com/berkey-learning-center.htm
Berkey Purifier vs. common water filter
There are two different classification standards for water treatment devices.
The first classification is a water filter, to meet this standard a water treatment device must remove at least 99.99% of pathogenic bacteria. This is known in the water filter industry as a log 4 reduction. The second classification is a water purifier, to meet this standard a water treatment device must remove at least 99.9999% of pathogenic bacteria (log 6 reduction). In addition the water purifier must be capable of reducing viruses by at least 99.999% (log 5 reduction). All Berkey systems that contain the Black Berkey elements are classified as water purifiers. In fact Berkey Water Purifiers remove 99.9999999% (log 9 reduction) of pathogenic bacteria. To our knowledge no other water filtration device in the world can match that claim.
Water is the #1 priority in a basic emergency supply kit
During an emergency having an ample water supply is the # 1 priority when preparing according to survival experts and agencies like FEMA. You can only survive for a few days without it. Most people would agree that there is a possibility that the municipal infrastructure that provides your drinking water could fail during an emergency. Possible causes could include, natural disaster (earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, epidemics, floods, storms, etc.), manmade problems (electrical outages, equipment failures, etc.) and manmade disasters like war or famine. During these trying times you and your family would need about 1/2 a gallon of water per person per day. If you had to provide a family of five with an emergency water supply for only three days it would take 7.5 gallons of water, weigh 62 lbs. and take up considerable space. How would you haul it if you needed to move from your home? What if you needed a fresh drinking supply for 10 days (208 lbs.) or even longer. You can see that the logistics of preparing for your drinking water needs quickly becomes very difficult or almost impossible for a long-term solution.
During an emergency prepare to use the water that is all around you
The problem of having drinking water is not one of just finding it. Water is all around us in the form of lakes, rivers, ponds, ditches, swimming pools, stock tanks, mud puddles, old tires, rain collection and many other sources. The problem comes from the fact that most of this water, if consumed would make you sick, the last thing you need in an emergency situation is to become sick, further dehydrating you. What if you had a way of purifying these contaminated sources of water. This is where the Berkey purifier comes in. Berkey designed these filter systems to be able to take water from these questionable sources and drink it. Our filter system uses time-tested technology and puts it in a portable form perfect for emergencies. Eliminate the need to store and transport hundreds of pounds of water. Our systems weigh less than 7 lbs. and can be taken with you anywhere.
International relief organizations discover the solution to emergency water filtration
When missionaries, rescue workers, medical specialists and emergency relief agencies like Unicef, International Red Cross and Save the Children go into disaster areas and need a reliable source of drinking water they often rely on the Berkey purifier. This time-tested micro porous technology has been around for hundreds of years. This coupled with advances in modern water filtration technology produce a water filter ideal to sustain your drinking supply during an emergency. Purchase a Berkey filtration system today and rest easy that your drinking water supply problem would be solved, no matter how dire the emergency becomes.
Emergency water storage
During an emergency you can also store this precious commodity using your Berkey purification system. Many people in preparation for an emergency, store water in large containers. This provides them with a safety net. Portable plastic 55 gallon containers make excellent emergency storage (I disagree, they are too heavy and anything beyond 15 gallons I would consider too large to transport. If you have no need to transport the water from one place to another then these would be fine). When you store a large quantity of drinking water you are more able to provide for yourself and others around you who may not have anticipated the emergency event. Water heaters (remember to close off the water intake valve when the water supply is lost to prevent the water from siphoning out of the heater. It is also recommended that you drain your water heater once a year to clear out contaminants and prevent a buildup of debris)., bathtubs and swimming pools, when filled, also make a good emergency water supply (the water can also be used to flush the toilet). (If you live in an area where large-scale flooding is expected to occur they most likely will turn off the water supply before power is lost and contamination occurs. This happened to me several times as hurricanes were approaching while growing up in Miami). Here a some good resources: http://www.redcross.org/preparedness/cdc_english/FoodWater.asp#alternate
Katadyn pocket filter:
http://www.amazon.com/Katadyn-8013618-Pocket-Water-Microfilter/dp/B0007U00YE
I have 2 of these and they are wicked awesome lightweight. These are nice if you need to pack lite and travel. I purchased mine for much less than Amazon has them but the price may have increased since I made my purchase.
MSR® Miox™ Purifier http://beprepared.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_WP%20P100_A_name_E_MSR®%20Miox™%20Purifier Although I have this product I have never used it. It comes with two 3 volt NiCad batteries, a small bag of rock salt, test strips (similar to diabetic test strips), and an instruction manual.
Ron Hood, a Vietnam veteran and former university wilderness survival instructor, gave a decent review of the steripen http://www.steripen.com/-adventurer-opti-solar-charger which is only slightly smaller but similar product as this one.
Water Distillers
Water distillers are the most effective means of removing contaminants from water. However, most water distillers require power to operate and take a considerable amount of time to purify a relatively small amount of water.
Solar Panel Distillers: http://waterdistillersusa.com/English_Site/English_HomePage.htm
Non-electric fire distillers: http://www.everythingkitchens.com/waterwise-nonelectric-distiller.html , http://www.highwaterfilters.com/lifesaver-nonelectric-portable-distiller-kit-p-144.html, http://waterdistillersusa.com/English_Site/English_HomePage.htm, http://www.aaoobfoods.com/waterdistillers.htm, http://www.conquestinc.com/products/nonelectricdistiller.html
Solar stills: There are basically 2 types of solar stills and neither actually boils water so there may still, get it, be harmful bacteria. 1) The ground solar still: http://www.desertusa.com/mag98/dec/stories/water.html 2) The box solar still: http://solaqua.com/solstilbas.html The ground solar still is what most survivalist are trained to make. Although I have never actually made a ground solar still, the ones that I have seen others make in videos only produce small quantities of potable water. Solar still kits can be obtained at: http://www.solaqua.com/solaquakit2.htmlThis picture shows the use of a solar still to purify and gather water from vegetation but this could also be done using non-potable water. In the military we were told that this could be used to purify urine. I have never actually attempted this but from videos that I have seen it only gathers a small amount of water and multiple stills would be needed to gather water in any significant quantity.
Reverse Osmosis R/O water filtration systems: …(Needs input)
Colloidal Silver: **The use of colloidal silver is controversial** If you are new to survival preparations there are many other items that are of a higher priority. I have a colloidal silver generator so that I can make my own and not have to purchase it from someone else trusting that it is genuine & of proper quality. I will leave it up to you to decide if this is something that you are interested in. I can tell you that as a Medic we used to use SILVADENE® CREAM 1% (silver sulfadiazine) for the treatment of burns. Although silvadene is different it also has similarities. Silver wire that is to be used to make colloidal silver needs to be .9999 pure. Also, Canadian Silver Maple Leaf coins are the only silver coins, that I am aware of, that are pure enough to be used to make Colloidal Silver.
http://www.soul-guidance.com/health/colloidalsilver.htm
NO SILVER SPOONS TODAY: A thorough search reveals that today there are no silver spoons to be found on the market. If one wanted to purchase real silverware having pure silver on the business, or ladle end, it would be discovered that it is not available. There are some brands having silver inlaid in the ladles, but no silver on the end where it might wear off ever so slightly to the benefit of the user. (used sterling silver flatware can be purchased on eBay and can often be found for below the spot value of the its silver content)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colloidal_silver
From Wiki: In August 1999, the FDA banned colloidal silver sellers from claiming any therapeutic or preventive value for the product, noting colloidal silver was being marketed for numerous diseases without evidence of safety or effectiveness.[47] As a result, the product now has the status of a dietary supplement in the US; it can be promoted with general “structure-function” claims, but cannot be marketed as preventing or treating any illness.[47] Following this ruling, the FDA has issued numerous Warning Letters to Internet sites that have continued to promote colloidal silver as an antibiotic or for other medical purposes.[66][67] In 2002, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) found there were no legitimate medical uses for colloidal silver and no evidence to support its marketing claims. Given the associated safety risks, the TGA concluded “efforts should be made to curb the illegal availability of colloidal silver products, which is a significant public health issue.”[68]
Water Storage:
15 gallon containers used for food service — such as delivery of syrups to soda bottlers and other manufacturers — are often available on the surplus market. I paid $36.95 each for four used containers http://www.bayteccontainers.com/15gal.html (3 are used for fuel and 1 W/spigot for water storage) and they are provided new for only $31.95 at the link http://www.survivalsolutions.com/store/emergencywaterstorage.html It is important to check shipping charges because although a large item may be priced cheaper than another place it can be much more expensive when shipping charges are calculated. It has a carry handle that helps with lifting and I have found that lifting 15 gallons of fluid is not too difficult. I also purchased several varieties of hand pumps for fuel and water. I would not recommend that above 15 gallon tanks be used unless they are going to be filled in place and remain there. When I lived in Rangeley, Maine there were several natural springs in the area and I would travel once or twice a week to go fill 5 gallon water jugs. The containers with the handles on the top are much more user-friendly than the ones with the handle on the side. However, if you have a water dispenser like the one in the below photo you are forced to use containers with the handle on the side. I also have four thermos’ which are great for storing hot water. They are especially useful if you have small children and need to warm bottles. If you have a generator I recommend taking care of as many needs as possible at the same time in order to conserve fuel. I was able to run the refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, rice cooker, and cell phone charger all at the same time with my generator. By using it in the afternoon rather than at night it wasn’t as disruptive for the neighbors. If you are heating water by fire or propane stove it is also better to do as much at the same time as possible.
Drinking water should be stored in a cool dark place out of direct sunlight. I have found different and even contradictory information regarding how long water may be stored. Some sites state that water can be stored for 2 years without any problems but I would recommend rotating water storage every 6 months.
Shelter & Clothing: Shelter is of a higher priority than food, at least in the short-term, as a person is more likely to have serious medical issues as a result of exposure to heat or cold rather than for lack of food. It is beyond the scope of this discussion to explain field expedient shelters and up to the individual to study those techniques if so desired.
These pictures show about 200 yards of sewing materials, thread, needles, 100 large oval buttons, 100 small oval buttons, and other sewing supplies. If have used dental floss to sew before and it is very strong. I suppose that fishing line could also be used in an improvised situation.
Food Storage: If you are just getting started it may be best to practice copy canning until you get a small supply of food storage before moving on to long-term storage. The attached link explains the method of copy canning food storage. http://www.survival.com/y2kkarens.htm
MRE’s: Vegetarian MRE’s can be purchased at mrestar.com or by calling 866-680-6737
MayDay or SOS bars: These are the high calorie food bars that should be considered for food storage that will be left inside a vehicle. They can handle the high temperatures associated with the interior of vehicles.
Long-term Food Storage: ***WARNING***You should wear a dust mask when filling bags with wheat or similar substances as the tiny particles can be caustic if inhaled into the lungs. The scope of this topic will be dealing with how to properly prepare food for long-term storage and some of the mistakes to avoid (there are several methods of storing food and I will be demonstrating the one that I use). Before you start you should gather and prepare all of your storage equipment. A dust mask should be worn when filling the mylar bag with wheat or similar foodstuffs as the minute particles that may be breathed in are caustic in the lungs. It is recommended that no more than 5 buckets be prepared for storage at the same time if you will be sealing them without assistance. This should prevent the oxygen absorbers from being exposed to the air for an extended period of time. Additionally it is recommended that the lids AND buckets be labeled with the name of the intended contents prior to being filled and also have the date written on them with indelible marker. This should prevent confusing the contents of the bucket after they are sealed.
The above picture on the left shows two 6 gallon buckets with two mylar bags already placed inside the buckets, two 20 pound (lb.) bags of Pinto beans, and two 25 lb. bags of Hard Red Wheat. The above photo on the right shows a 20 inch wide by 30 inch deep mylar bag, 2 orange bucket handles, blue dust masks, an aluminum & a yellow plastic bucket openers, 2000cc oxygen absorbers, 500cc oxygen absorbers, and a bucket lid with a black rubber seal.
The above photo on the left shows the FS-600 24″ heat sealer for sealing the mylar bags. The above photo on the right shows two 6 gallon buckets with mylar bags. The mylar bag on the left is filled with rice and the one on the right is filled with Pinto Beans. Both of the mylar bags have a single 2000cc oxygen absorber placed on top of the contents. The bags are filled to about an inch from the top of the buckets. Squeeze out as much air from the mylar bag as possible before proceeding to the next step.
The above left photo shows a mylar bag that has been sealed several times by the heat sealer. I was not able to seal the bag and take a picture at the same time. However, to seal the bag simply lower the arm on the heat sealer. You may have to adjust the heat higher or lower the arm several times to get it to seal the bag properly. The above right picture shows a mylar bag that has been sealed and tucked in. If the bag is not properly sealed you should be able to hear air escaping when you attempt to tuck the mylar bag inside the bucket before placing the lid on it. The bucket on the right has had the mylar bag sealed, tucked in, and the bucket lid sealed on. The date on the bucket for the beans was the date of purchase as I had run out of buckets until recently.
The above pictures show leftover seed that was sprouted.
**Mistakes** 1) Honey should not be allowed to freeze or get too hot to prevent it from crystallizing. To bring crystallized honey back to liquid form, place the container of honey in a pan of warm water until the crystals disappear. 2) Unused oxygen absorbers should not be stored in zip-lock bags or it will ruin the absorbers usefulness. They should be heat sealed in the original package if possible. 3) Foods, such as Dry milk or buttermilk, should be purchased non-fat as most foods with fat can go rancid quickly and are not suitable for long-term food storage. 4) The 6 gallon buckets are a better value than the 5 gallon buckets.
Top left Photo: non hybrid Seeds **NOTE**nutty types of seeds such as Moringa oleifera should not be stored in a freezer or allowed to freeze, 4500 Jiffy peat moss pellets Top Right: pressure cooker Bottom: Propane stoves & heaters
I have purchased several varieties of seeds for edible weeds. I hope to be able to scatter them in an area and that they will grow unmanaged and that it will be unknown to anyone that they are edible. However, the majority of the seeds that I have purchased are of the Non-hybrid HEIRLOOM variety. I have very little gardening experience so I am hopeful that someone will expand on this subject.
Basic Firearms & Ammunition for protecting self and loved ones:
The above left photo shows a 300 Remington Ultra Magnum bolt-action rifle (almost complete) and the picture to the right is a AR-15 semi-automatic rifle. Bolt action rifles are generally more accurate than semi-automatic rifles but the semi-auto rifles are able to fire more rapidly which is usefule when engaging multiple targets or stopping vehicles. Shotguns are extremely effective but only at close ranges. I would prefer to defend my house or belongings at a distance and having someone within shotgun distance is too close for my comfort. If purchasing pre-1980’s military surplus ammunition remember that they most often have corrosive primers. If it states that the ammunition is berdan primed assume it is corrosive. weapons that have fired corrosive ammunition need to be cleaned with an ammonia cleaner such as sweet’s 7.62 shortly after firing to prevent pitting damage to the weapons metal. Also, snap-caps are very useful for practicing dry-firing weapons.
For those that are on a very tight budget and interested in purchasing a firearm, wideners has mosin nagant rifles $79.00. They are WWII weapons and fire 7.62 x 54R ammunition. They also have the 8mm Mauser rifles for about $169.00. Although these weapons are relics they have been battle tested and are very reliable. These can be purchased and shipped to a local firearms dealer where they can be picked up later, after paying the background examination fee which is usually $25.00. http://www.wideners.com/itemview.cfm?dir=700|701|1029 J&G sales has them for about the same price or slightly less expensive when purchasing more than one weapon. http://www.jgsales.com/product_info.php/rifles/mosin-nagant/p/mosin-nagant-91-30-round-receiver-rifle%2C-7-62x54r-caliber-/cPath/209_261/products_id/1041
Survival Tools & Misc. Supplies: Hand Tools, wheelbarrows, hand trucks, garbage bags, zip lock bags, green scotchbrite scrub pads, feminine supplies, toothpaste, multiple lighters (50+), butane, lighter fluid, flints, nail clippers, soap, multiple flashlights, GPS & Maps (Delorme), propane, kerosene lamps + wicks, multiple solar charged lamps, multiple can openers, silicone caulking, JB weld, multiple cans ultra-flat earth colored spray paint, feminine products, special medications, benedryl, toiletries & phone books (it is unlikely that enough toilet paper could be stored for long-term hence Phone books), toilet seat lids, hacksaw with multiple blades, multiple knives & leatherman tools, utility knives with multiple blades, drywall screws, nails, 4 Mil plastic sheeting, bleach & ammonia (do not mix the 2 as it creates a choking agent), vinegar, large amounts of cooking oil, motor oil, ATF, solar panels, solar chargers, picks, axes, shovels, hoes, post whole digger, rakes, Parachute cord AKA 550 cord, rope, chains, tow straps, hi-lift jack, come along, wire, cable, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, crowbar, large bolt cutters, welding supplies, soldering equipment, pens, pencils, paper, wash clothes, hand-mill & electric grain grinders, blankets, clothes, propane, chainsaw, goggles or glasses, work gloves, electrical & duct tape, sleeping bags & blankets, numerous Lighters 50+ (butane, Zippo, flints, fluid) if you have ever made fire by friction you understand why and forget the waterproof matches nonsense, cookware (cast iron that has been cleaned, coated with cooking oil and wrapped in plastic) & metal utensils, Medical supplies (bandages, sutures, triple antibiotic ointment, gauze, betadine), etc.
Fuel Storage: The more refined a fuel is the quicker it will begin to degrade. Fuels should be stored in fuel containers that are full and below ground if possible. Both gasoline and diesel require a fuel stabilizer to last longer. Additionally, diesel requires an antimicrobial additive. The fuels we buy are made for seasons and regions, therefore gas and diesel fuels are blended for the ambient temperatures of the area where they are purchased. For example, the winter time fuel needs are quite different in Tampa, Florida than Minot, North Dakota. If you store fuel purchased in the summer you may experience wintertime operation problems. In the case of diesel the fuel may cloud or gel. In the case of gasoline, the gas may not vaporize well and cause starting problems. If you are storing fuel in a boat, RV, generator, tractor, auto, etc., it is best to leave the fuel tank full and use a commercial grade fuel stabilizer prior to equipment storage. http://www.batterystuff.com/tutorial_fuel_storage.html
Fuel stabilizers such as Sta-Bil or PRI-G can be purchased at Wal-Mart for less than they are offered by Amazon and there isn’t a shipping charge either. http://www.priproducts.com/consumer_products.cfm
Precious metals, the gold coins are actually chocolate.
Vehicle storage: 1) Use a fuel stabilizer and make sure it is topped off 2) Over-inflate the tires to prevent flat spots 3) Keep a Bicycle pump & tire plug kit with the vehicle 4) Start the car or equipment periodically in the off-season 5) Get a Solar trickle battery charger or disconnect the battery cables and keep jumper cables in the vehicle 6) Get an oil change before storage 7) Keep extra fuses in the vehicle 8) Use insect repellents and/or cover air intakes if pests might be a problem.
Taboo defensive supplies: Only if a social economic collapse is imminent will these subjects be discussed and expanded upon as most are illegal under normal circumstances.
Finally: I have much more supplies than what is shown in the pictures. I have 2,140 pounds of food storage in superpails. Additionally, I have an unknown weight of freeze-dried food storage contained in 143 #10 size cans. Moreover, everything that I have shown or spoken of in this article I have purchased within the last 5 years. If you find yourself under tight financial constraints then try to be constant and deliberate with your purchasing. It takes time but it is more than just possible to get prepared. If you are not as financially fortunate as others then hone specialty skills. Maybe you have gardening , welding, small engines, security, or some other experience that someone else has need of and is willing to barter for. If things ever get too bad just remember, Chuck Norris is out there and he is on our side.
all these things
all these things, are they plain?
weighing down so on your brain
all the things you ‘think’ you know?
forever with you wherever you go
have you ever wondered ‘high’ –
the things you believe, are they right?
things that people taught you so
some from near, some long ago?
created ideas formed in their heads
held to by them as truth instead
of what things might be true
if one could find them – past purviews
Working with the Body’s Energy System ...
The body has an “energy system” which can be worked with. Working with the body’s energy system is important because the more one works with this energy system, the greater one’s abilities are in certain areas.
The following topics walks through my first exposures to working with the body’s energy system in a group and are therefore from a “newbie” perspective. We began with the energy ball, followed by forming an energy circle, followed by an exercise designed to move the energy inside the body, and lastly my experiences “feeling the energy” after having other parties help raise the energy levels of my body.
The Energy Ball
I’ll spare you the details, and zoom right in on the scene at hand. I was asked to rub my hands together as described in another article about feeling energy. This was an exercise I had done countless times in the past, but apparently there is a difference between being shown and reading a set of instructions. In the past, I could feel a slight tingling in my hands, but nothing like an energy ball or similar as described in some new age circles. The persons I was working with demonstrated and showed me what I was looking for – and finally I found it. It was a distinct feeling of “resistance” that I was pressing against and could mold and shape to some degree – like a big invisible balloon made out of the same material as a thin soap bubble. I would press my hands together and I found an area that was “resistant” to the movement. I was then shown that I could make the ball bigger or smaller – slowly working it like working pizza dough and extending it, or compressing it whenever I “lost the signal”. I felt very clumsy and awkward trying to handle the thing at first, but started to get the knack for it. I then asked if we could play soccer with the energy ball. Lesson over.
The next part was making an energy circle.
The Energy Circle
Using the same/similar techniques used to construct the energy ball, I sat in a circle with the group and we charged our hands again by rubbing them. Then we all sat in a circle and the hands were arranged such that my peer would place his/her hands over mine (not touching) and then the energy would move. The energy moves naturally as part of being in the circle. There is another way to help the energy along.
Butt Squeeze Exercise
The butt squeeze exercise is quite simple. Breathe in and try to squeeze in your nether regions/butt muscles tight as you breathe in. Release the breath and the muscles at the same time. Try to breathe deeply and squeeze hard at the same time. There is sort of a rhythm you’ll need to find. As you do this, you may find that your back starts getting hot a little and you may (depending on the status of your body) find the energy start to move up your body (up the front).
My body must still be dirty from years of smoking, so I had people helping me move the energy up – raising my energy. This is where it gets interesting – feeling the energy.
Feeling the Energy
I mentioned feeling a “resistance” earlier as I was playing with the energy balls, but there was something else really interesting. Some persons were trying to help me track down where the blockages may be in my body. Blockages prevent the energy from rising – negating the whole point of all this energy work. As I was experiencing this, I was
keeping my eyes closed, because I didn’t want to be imagining things. At one point I asked: Did you touch me? to the practitioner. No was the response. I kept feeling like someone was touching me. Then I kept my eyes open and felt the same thing – the energy was strong enough to trigger a response in my hands that felt like someone touched me. As
the work continued the same happened for my chest area, my head, etc. I kept feeling like someone had touched me and it was not the case. Later as they began to track down my various bodily problems from being a moron and smoking all those years, one woman passed her hand over my shoulders (without touching). My entire body felt energized and as though something had passed through it – like being shot by a static energy bullet. The woman was able to feel where I had pain in my body and isolated it down to where I felt it internally. She also identified a spot I didn’t know was hurting in my intestinal tract. A man that was working with me had gotten a visual of a small object in
my intestines. I suspect it may be that dime I swallowed when I was 3 years old and never found. We have come full circle.
Conclusion
One difficulty I found was in not knowing what I was looking for at first. I found that some of the things could be related, but I didn’t know what I was missing until I experienced it. The same will probably be the case for you.
Learning by doing, by experiencing, is worth more than book knowledge.
You can’t play soccer with energy balls.
Letter to the Doomsday Prophets
I recently wrote a letter to the doomsday prophets over at Family Radio in response to the following article: (http://articles.sfgate.com/2010-01-01/bay-area/17466332_1_east-bay-bay-area-first-time-camping) regarding their proposed date of May 21, 2011 marking the end of the world.
The below is the contents of the message I sent:
Greetings and Shalom Family Radio and Harold Camping where ever he may be:
I pray that the “Truth” speak for itself.
Let me first congratulate you on the sheer amount of courage to air it all out there for the world to see! Rest assured, that they will know the truth come May 21st! It seems apparent that times are “a changin” (as they always do) and that various doomsday prophet predictions of death and mayhem may very well be a part of those changes, yet all may not be as you have previously held. It is possible that the end of the world is coming, but not in the way you may have imagined. Your calculations may be right on the spot, but as you know, God tends to answer prayers in strange ways.
I have come to you with a beneficial message!
You are no doubt familiar with the expression of being held accountable for every “idle word” and so forth as written in the same text you are using to support your doomsday prognostications. Though you may have erroneously forecasted before, it seems that God has given you another shot at making a fool of your self like ol’ Jonah, or investigating the real cause behind why you were wrong last time. Here’s a hint, it wasn’t the calculations. Yes, I know even Jonah was wrong. With smiles, Jonah was said to have heard the voice of the Lord – he wasn’t said to have “calculated”.
Regarding the “end of the world”, I’m left wondering how you have reconciled that notion, with the words supposedly uttered by Jesus saying that: “the kingdom comes not with observation, but is within you”; and his admonitions regarding the Key of Knowledge, against the Pharisees who apparently prevented people from entering the kingdom before Jesus had even gone to the cross. Of course, we also have the issue that our old friend Enoch was supposedly taken up prior to Jesus arriving to save the world by destroying it?
By now, if you are even somewhat honest, you know that there are things that do not make sense in the Bible, some of which I have just pointed out. Often the solution seems to be throw one’s hands in the air, and say those faith and mystery words and move on. I offer an alternative solution. Perhaps when Jesus said to “seek” he really meant it, and just possibly there is a solution to this pickle, beyond mystery and faith? What if Jesus was actually telling the truth when saying there was a kingdom inside you that could be found if you sought it? What if the real error in your calculations was in making the same mistake Judas made – attempting to usher the kingdom in on the earth, when Jesus told Pilate it was not of this earth! Do you think Judas got his calculations off, or was there a deeper cause of the error?
I know that you are a student of the Bible and could probably whip me hands down in terms of the passages you may speak from memory, but let me suggest that there is a deeper meaning to the text, that is kept from your eyes – i.e., the book is sealed, until such time as you begin to have the proper eyes and ears to see, and at that time in your very life – the kingdom will come! What do you think of that possibility? What do you think the Pharisees thought of their odds against Jesus? Do you think you would have done any better than them?
I know what you are thinking: why should I trust this stranger writing me any more than I would trust anyone else or what I already know to be true, after all I’ve seen the signs, and miracles and so forth that confirm that the end of the world is near! What gives him the confidence that his paradigm of truth is superior to my own?
First, let me assure you that to this day, I continue to see “signs” and things and they have only increased since learning of what I’m about to tell you. My prayers are still answered and so on. I’m still waiting on that candy-apple Ferrari though. So there is something beyond the proverbial veil once it has been ripped in two.
Let me also tell you that what I’m about to tell you will present your greatest personal challenge because if any of what I say is true, you will have spent over 70 years or so seeking out things that simply don’t matter and will have a huge amount of face to save. As you are undoubtedly aware, people become personally invested in things they have created and are often unwilling to let go of them. Nobody likes being told their baby is ugly! So, this will require quite an “unvestment” on your part to investigate these possibilities. I empathize and have been there and it is not easy.
Being a student of the scriptures, you may note that Paul mentioned being “taken up” (while he was still here on this earth) and also happened to mention to the baptized and fully gifted Christians, that he could not tell them the mysteries of the kingdom. Do you think this gives new meaning to the expression: “cast not pearls before swine”? Perhaps they might turn on him and rend him when presented such things? Why would he hold out on them?
Perhaps, in part, this is how we get the “religion of Jesus” resulting in millions being killed “in his name”?
As a fan of Jesus, I’m sure you are familiar with what happens as you try to preach. Imagine that there was something similar being conveyed to you – a truth. Imagine that it would be like you trying to preach Jesus to non-believers. So, in a similar way, the things I may attempt to convey to you would be rejected by you as much as your would be converts may reject your message of Jesus or the ending of this world.
What if the kingdom inside you and the end of the world is when you learn to access it?
What if the end of the world is when everything you thought you knew, was not the final truth and that you had been deceived? Would that not be truly the end of the world? Perhaps you are familiar with the testimony of “near death experiencers” and the testimony of various persons who have written of their various journeys “into the light” over the years. Yet, when people describe such things, they are often rejected from society -ostracized. Sort of reminds me of what they say happened to Jesus. It seems that people’s normal response is like that of the Pharisees, to stone to death or crucify the such things.
Do you think brother Paul was being careful not to alienate his congregation when telling them there were certain things he couldn’t talk about after going to heaven (though he was unsure if out of his body). If you can’t relate to his plight, let me make it more personal. As a leader of men, no doubt you have been confronted with the reality of what it is like to announce something that will stir up a bit of controversy – that fear of “will I look stupid” before men and trying to balance that with “but I need to tell them the truth”. I’m sure you recall that feeling the first time you announced the end of the world? I’m sure you had a different feeling when you were wrong. Do you recall what it was like trying to recover? To confront that error? Well, multiply that by 50. That’s what you are confronted with today.
You are being confronted with a whole new paradigm, and and ending of your world. I recall the first time I was presented with such a choice. I had to decide whether or not to let go of everything I though I knew and it was quite scary, so I empathize with what you could be feeling. I had prayed a little prayer asking for the “truth” and the next thing I know I find myself reading about the 16 crucified saviors with their stories being eerily similar to that of the new testament account! As a student of the Bible, I assume you are familiar with these crucified saviors? If not, let me know.
Basically, the story of Osiris and other “pagan” gods had details which matched that of the New Testament account. Go check for you self. It is true! Don’t forget to research both sides of this issue and let the truth speak for itself.
How could such a thing be possible? When confronted with such irrefutable details, I asked: “Had the devil fooled them throughout time?”. The devil fabricated in my mind: “The devil merely tricked them to keep them from Jesus Christ”. The devil found other ways to rationalize and rail against the answer to my prayer. Then I took a breath, relaxed, and let go – I decided to let the truth speak for itself.
I told God, that he’d be okay with me seeking the truth, since that was one of his admonitions when he showed up as Jesus. It seems that God agreed I rationalized.
Though you may not be able to accept it at this time and will find your self rationalizing in one direction or another, I found out that Biblical text provides a series of symbols designed to conceal an inner meaning, an allegory – a road map! And what a profound and wonderful inner meaning there is indeed! The God that I had created in my mind (in defiance of the 10 commandments) was much bigger than I could have ever possibly imagined! The ending of the world had come, in a sense. The Jesus I read about was even better! It all made sense after years of searching! That there was a kingdom inside us and the kingdom had come, yet there was and is more work to do apparently. That’s the part people don’t like to hear. They say the love Jesus, but doing his words, well that’s a whole different story. So again, the Bible contains a cover story, with the truth concealed under the surface to keep that beast that is *inside* you from destroying it, until such time as that beast has been transformed from a lion to a lamb. When you are ready, you can begin to seek the kingdom inside you, exactly where Jesus said it was!
What if, the Revelation is about you and your own personal journey to find the The Way, the truth, and the Life as personified by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and indeed when found, the truth shall set you free! You are the one who must become as a virgin! You are the one who must journey through the desert for 40 years! You are the one who must go and face the Jews, inside you! The whole Bible is about you (and those around you that you impact) and seeking the kingdom that lies within you, not some external coming of the kingdom. The neat thing is, you don’t have to believe me. You can find out for your self!
Coming back to the choice set before you, you can choose to investigate what is being said and find out what Paul, Enoch, and even Jesus said was there waiting on you. You may find that you inner “devil” is now saying something like: “This person is doing a careful recharacterization of what Jesus said” – a private interpretation of my own making. Fair enough, that is good of you to be a skeptic and I don’t blame you, but will you at least go look for your self!
Will you go look into the concepts of the “journey of the soul”, entering into the kingdom of light inside you, that we are not our body, but rather simply inhabit it like a temple, that a Roman emperor confiscated Christianity and turned into something it was not – depriving it of its spiritual essence, and many other shocking things.
Lastly, and not to scare you with my own doomsday prognostications, but if the biblical mention of “a man reaps what he sows for God is not mocked” has at all any merit to it, then then there is probably a certain reality to being presented information and dismissing it, and then going on to present other information that could now have error in it i.e., your prognostications about the end of the world and meanderings about things that have limited value and in may respects may very well be keeping people out of the kingdom that Jesus said to seek. Now I wonder, what might be the reaping for that sort of sowing?
So brother, I’d suggest that the only question that matters at this time, is not whether someone is going to come in and usher in a kingdom with lots of lightning, but whether you your self will make the adjustments and “open your mind” (metanoya) to this new reality that the Bible contains within it symbols for your own journey to the light – and that you have been in a proverbial desert for the last 70 years, and now it is your time to go into the promised land.
Not after you die, not May 21st, but now!
So when May 22nd comes around, and presuming you ignored this message like “they” always do, you will then have the opportunity to save face by announcing to the world, that the world had indeed come to an end, but you missed the message, though the end had indeed come! You can then announce the reality that we have been conned by a Roman emperor with a passion for killing, and this con has lasted for almost 1700 years! The end of the world is here – Praise the Lord! Will the real Jesus please stand up!
Although people will first hate you for such a message, you are “out there” enough to forecast the end of the world on a specific date, so this should be child’s play.
I probably made a number of spelling and grammatical errors in this message, things that I can’t see until after they are already done. Sound familiar?
You may find the following web site quite helpful in searching out many of these things: http://www.thethreelies.com
God Bless, and God Speed in your Journey,
Shohn
An Introduction
Hello Reader, either you have stumbled across this blog by what you may call chance, or you do or are beggining to understand that chance is merely a word to describe something that you do not know the root cause of, and therefore is thrown into the questionable category of your thinking, an ever so lingering and unanswered question abiding in the recesses of your mind. To admit that you have no idea, and cannot possibly describe anything to its full completeness, will prove if you will even understand what it is that I will be trying to convey to you in this post and surely others.
So I ask, what does chance really mean to you? Does chance come and go into your thinking, so much so that it has merely taken a back seat to your everyday actions? Or has it become a part of a plethora of questions that keeps you asking for an ever evading answer?
If you answered yes to the latter, then you are just beginning to understand the root cause of what it means to seek. To seek is if you yearn to find the answers, and if it is your aim to search for the meanings and understanding of all things or have simply searched for the related tags and seemingly stumbled your way upon this blog, then it is imperative to fathom the thought that you have not gotten here merely by chance, but rather by Laws that move man through an allusion of self discovery. So I ask again, do you believe you have gotten here by chance? What was your response to that question, and how much does everything that I had just written in the above, actually mean to you personally, sincerely?
Laws? Self discovery? Still looking for some substance? Then you have come to the right place, but be patient, and try to stay with me here.
In order to give you further perspective, allow me to share a story about a friend of mine that occurred a few days ago. I asked him if he understood what E=MC2 meant. He went on to define E=Energy, M=Mass, C=speed of light, and 2=squared. And then I asked him, but what does that mean…to YOU? He had a look of confusion mixed with surprise, and hummed as he thought. He finally came to a conclusion after a few seconds and replied, “I don’t know.” He started to smile and nod his head up and down, looking at me with intent on seeking out the answer that has baffled his very foundational thinking. And what I mean by that, is that for that instance in his life, he instead of referring to what had come from without for the answer to my question, he instead began to look within himself as I just smiled in response to his wonderment. I brought up this example because this is what it means to really seek an answer to any question, may it be chance, E=MC2, or anything that you can fathom.
So without further delay, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jeffrey, and I am currently twenty nine years of age, and soon to be thirty, which actually brings me back to the topic of chance. I could say that I have come to this point in my life by chance, although I feel like my understanding of what we think of when we say the word, “chance” has evolved since being first introduced to it in this lifetime. What I used to think of as chance would be like needing something and then whatever it was, magically appeared in my life and everything was fine again, at least for the moment. And have you ever run into someone somewhere that you hadn’t seen or talked to in years? Was that merely by chance I wondered. And so I find myself here, writing to you by what I had presumably thought mostly to be chance, but have now come to find that there are Laws that control every aspect of the life I am living. And knowledge of these Laws changes everything.
Now to help you understand how I got to this point, allow me to go back in memory and share with you two experiences that are still powerful and moving to me even today.
I remember when I was six, and my pet gerbil Greg died. I remember having to bury him in the ground, his lifeless little body, one that was once so full of life, jumping around my hands and making me laugh with joy. I remember asking why it happened. Was it just chance that my gerbil Greg died? When I was a little older, my beloved dog Missy died, a tumor the size of a softball had grown on her belly, and the last time I saw her was when she was being driven off by the vet, sticking her large pointy head out the window, her tongue out enjoying the breeze. Even now as I write this I get a lump in my throat and tears begin to role down my eyes. I was told a few hours later that she “didn’t make it.” My sister, brother and I ran into the garage and burst into tears, holding one another as we cried. I eventually remember ending up in my room, knelt onto my bed, crying out, “WHY GOD, WHY!!!” It lasted for what seemed an hour, and my mother, whom I believe was overwhelmed with guilt, because the truth of the matter is that she couldn’t afford the surgery, had finally came to my bedside and held me until I stopped crying. She couldn’t answer the question I was asking, and I truly think at that moment in my life I had learned how to seek within, but would it stick with me through all the answers that came from without? And was it chance that this was the case? And why were all those answers from without leaving a void in me and felt incomplete?
I am going to deviate from my life story now so not to take up the entire point of the introduction of this blog. To summarize for now, my life went on with death being an ever present reality in my life in that I have experienced some relatives dying, close friends, and even going as far as seeing a celebrity that I had liked in this movie or that, had affected me in some way or another dying. And while most people are affected by death in one way or another, it is not a subject that is so openly discussed, and therefore it remains elusive. The point is I have found that most people, only in those moments when they have to deal with death, actually begin to search within for answers to the questions of life. But it is usually short lived, and they go right back to their everyday lives and mechanical like actions. If you are asking why, then read on.
To even begin to understand why, you must first know what you are looking for. But, how do you know what you are looking for, if you do not know what IT IS? Confused yet? How do you deal with something like the previous two sentences? The reason for bringing this up, is that you will, in your search for truth, come along what are known as paradoxes. This is usually where the search ends for most, having hit a wall of sorts, falling back on what it is they think they know without giving the paradox much thought.
This falling back on what you think you know occurs whether you agree with it or not. And this occurrence does not happen by chance, but is woven into the very fabric of life itself. It is known as the Law of Octaves (clickable link). So how do we even begin to overcome a Law that is woven into the very fabric of life itself? It all starts with knowing your Self. Not just your personality(s) in this given lifetime, but the very essence of your true being, deep within you, the Being of Light (clickable link) that many encounter in Near Death Experiences. And to even begin to know your true Self, you must first realize that you are currently in the condition of mind and body that has been born into ignorance, and are that of a legion of personalities that shift effortlessly from one to the other.
So to even begin to work on oneself, one must objectively look at your own thoughts, words, and actions, challenging every single one to the point of scrutiny. So much so that it becomes a part of you that strives to observe the many parts of you that come to the surface at different points during your unconscious and somewhat conscious adventures in life. A leader must be born in you, and you must embrace that part of you that observes all of you objectively and discerns your short comings, and you will discover that part of you that challenges you, and pushes you to search yourself within and to bring what is within without in your words and actions. Does this sound like a challenge you are willing to take? If you answered yes, then consider yourself at the doorway of self discovery.
Clement on Receiving Divine Mysteries
“The Lord… allowed us to communicate those Divine Mysteries, and of that holy light, to those who are able to receive them. He did not certainly disclose to the many what did not belong to the many; but to the few to whom He knew that they belonged, who were capable of receiving and being molded according to them.”
Clement of Alexandria. Stromata volume I (ce 182-202)
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The Cosmology Of Mind and the Laws of Life.
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The Official Pre-Nicene Position Of The Church On Reincarnation
Twenty Five percent of American Christians believe in Reincarnation (see SURVEY ). Are these believers being deceived? Or are they being intuitively moved by the Holy Spirit to embrace truth over man-made dogma? Can these questions -- questions that are absolutely crucial for every Christian to answer -- be factually proven? While ignoring the spiritual insights of many Christians, the Church continues to withhold the facts. Why? Because many Christians have experienced the Holy Spirit conveying to these sincere believers the a reality which the leadership of the Church chooses to ignore. And what is that ignored and suppressed Truth? The answer which the Holy Spirit is revealing, is that the original foundational teaching that has been suppressed by the Church, is the absolutely crucial teaching of Jesus on the pre-existent Soul that evolves to perfection over the course of many lives which Jesus taught his original followers. Using the Official Proclamation of the third century Church Authorities known as Contra Celsum, it is easy to prove that the most important Gospel teachings were corrupted in the fourth century by a series of Roman emperors who took total control over Church doctrine. Even the very words that God allegedly spoke to mankind as recorded in the Gospels, were corrupted in order to change the foundational teachings (see The Corruption Of The Words Of God http://BrotherOfJesus.org#CorruptionOfGodsWords ). In addition to historical and biblical facts, this article links to other scientific based articles which present proof of reincarnation. Every year a greater number of Christians abandon the Church. Why? So long as the Church continues to conceal the facts, the Holy Spirit will continue to drive sincere believers out of the Church so they can commence to be guided onto a more Gospel-oriented spiritual path.
The Foundational Gospel Teachings: In the approximate year of 178 of our Common Era, Celsus, the Epicurean Philosopher and opponent of Christianity, published a rather embarrassing work in opposition to Christianity known as The True Word or Discourse, which portrayed the Church as a "secret system" which taught the elect the doctrine of the soul that evolves to perfection over the course of many lifetimes, while teaching the unenlightened entry-level Christians the doctrine of Heaven and Hell. It is said that this work was so widely published and used by the Pagan world as an attack on the Church, that seventy years after its publication The True Word was still so widely circulated, that the Church Father Origen was commissioned by St. Ambrosius to refute this attack by Celsus. Who was Origen that he was asked to present the official position of the Church? Origen is called “…the most prominent of all the church fathers” (Encyclopedia. Britannica), and was considered by Jerome to be “the greatest teacher of the Church after the Apostles.” St. Gregory of Nyssa called him “the prince of Christian learning in the Third Century.” In his Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, by Dr. F. H. Scrivener, one of the ablest of modern-day biblical scholars and critics writes of Origen: “Origen is the most celebrated biblical critic of antiquity. His is the highest name among the critics and expositors of the early Church. He is perpetually engaged in the discussion of various readings of the New Testament, and employs language, in describing the then existing state of the text, which would be deemed strong if applied even to its present condition, after the changes which sixteen more centuries must needs have produced… Seldom have such warmth of fancy and so bold a grasp of mind been united with the lifelong, patient industry which procured for this famous man the honorable appellation of Adamantius.”
Based upon the above, the published reply of Origen known as Contra-Celsum, to the allegation of the Church being a "secret system" that teaches those who have achieved degrees of spiritual maturity differently than the masses of entry-level believers, must be understood as the official position of the Church. Quoting the Wikipedia with respect to the support of the confirmation of teachings in Origen's Contra-Celsum (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contra_Celsum : "Eusebius admired Contra Celsum so much that in his Contra Hieroclem, he declared that Contra Celsum provided an adequate rebuttal to all criticisms the church would ever face".
The position of the Church was that only the believer who sincerely embraced the teachings of Jesus -- becoming the "good ground" in the parable of the Sower and the Seed (see http://SowerAndTheSeed.Ebionite.com ), could fulfill the purpose and objective of the Gospel teachings. Preparedness to understand man's higher Soul-Reality, is why Jesus spoke only in parables to the masses of people who lacked the necessary spiritual maturity to comprehend the core Gospel teachings -- i.e., "And with many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were able to hear it. But without a parable He did not speak to them. And when they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples" (Mark 4:33-34). Only those who had achieved degrees of spiritual maturity, could the mysteries of the Kingdom be revealed -- i.e., Jesus explained: “Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand” (Mark 4:11-12). Which is why St. Jerome wrote: “The doctrine of transmigration (reincarnation) has been secretly taught from ancient times to small numbers of people, as a traditional truth which was not to be divulged” Why in the pre-Nicene Church were the more spiritually mature taught differently than those who failed to advance? Origen responded to the allegation of Celsus by explaining that: “For there are in the divinity of the Word some helps towards the cure of those who are sick”, meaning the sinners. Origen then clarifies his statement and writes that these sinners are by no means invited to “…participation in mysteries, then, and to fellowship in the wisdom hidden in a mystery, which God ordained before the world to the glory of His saints”.
In his famed work De Principiis, Origin explains who can be a recipient of the Mysteries of the Kingdom and the Gospel of God: “Whoever has clean hands, and therefore lifts up holy hands to God… let him come to us… Whoever is pure, not only from all defilement, but from what are regarded as lesser transgressions, let him be boldly initiated into the mysteries of Jesus, which properly are made known only to the holy and the pure… To those who have been purified in heart, he whose soul has for a long time, been conscious of no evil, especially since he yielded himself to the healing of the Word, let such a one hear the doctrines which were spoken in private by Jesus to his genuine disciples”. Paul made reference to the inability of entry-level Christians who he, himself, had taught, to understand the spiritual meaning of the Gospel teachings when he said:"...I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; for you are still carnal". It is therefore imperative that modern believers understand Paul's words when he stated to those who he had personally taught:“But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned” (1 Cor 2:14). Thus, it is not a "secret system" when it is recognized that teachings such as the pre-existent Soul that evolves to perfection over the course of many lives, cannot be understood by the Christians who fail to advance to an intellectual level where they are able to comprehend man's higher Soul-Reality.
Within the official reply to Celsus by the Church is this teaching on the pre-existent Soul that evolves to Wholeness and Perfection over the course of many lives: "Is it not rational that souls should be introduced into bodies, in accordance with their merits and previous deeds, and that those who have used their bodies in doing the utmost possible good should have the right to bodies endowed with qualities superior to the bodies of others?... The soul, which is immaterial and invisible in its nature, exists in no material place without having a body suited to the nature of that place; accordingly, it at one time puts off one body, which was necessary before, but which is no longer adequate in its changed state, and it exchanges it for a second". And in his famed work De Principiis the Church Father Origen explains: "The soul has neither beginning nor end... Every soul... comes into this world strengthened by the victories or weakened by the defeats of its previous life. Its place in this world as a vessel appointed to honor or dishonor is determined by its previous merits or demerits. Its work in this world determines its place in the world which is to follow this..."
The Religion Of Roman Emperors: The Commissioned Reply of the Church in Contra-Celsum, must be recognized as the official position and doctrine of the Christianity prior to the take-over of the Church by the Emperor Constantine in the year 325AD. And the teachings of Origen and the pre-Nicene Church Fathers on the pre-existent soul were embraced, until they were suppressed in the fourth century when the Emperor Constantine took absolute control of the Church, and until being condemned by the Emperor Justinian in the year 553. Turning to the historian, this ultra important element to the equation of life that causes the modern Christian to perceive in reverse of both the scriptures and life itself, is made reference to by Edward Gibbon in the footnote regarding the question of the disciples at John 9:2: "The disciples of Jesus were persuaded that a man might have sinned before he was born, (John, ix. 2,) and the Pharisees held the transmigration [reincarnation] of virtuous souls, (Joseph. de Bell. Judaico, l. ii. c. 7;) and a modern Rabbi is modestly assured, that Hermes, Pythagoras, Plato, etc., derived their metaphysics from his illustrious countrymen" (Gibbon; Decline & Fall) -- metaphysics that embraced the concept of the pre-existence and transmigration of the soul. Did the Jews believe in the pre-existent Soul? The Hastings-Scribner Dictionary Of The Bible states: "To affirm that Jews in Christ's time did not believe in pre-existence is simply incorrect" The Zohar, which is the foundation of Jewish mysticism states: “All souls are subject to the trials of transmigration; and men do not know the designs of the Most High with regard to them… The souls must re-enter the absolute substance whence they have emerged. But to accomplish this end they must develop all the perfections, the germ of which is planted in them; and if they have not fulfilled this condition during one life, they must commence another, a third, and so forth, until they have acquired the condition which fits them for reunion with God”. This teaching can rightly be portrayed as the parable of the prodigal son who cannot return to the Edenic Kingdom until he "comes to his senses". But, because the Church since the Roman take-over has embraced the manmade doctrines of the Emperors who ruled over the religion and its accepted doctrines of belief, the faithful flock has remained entry-level and spiritually disenfranchised throughout the intervening centuries.
Why was the doctrine of the transmigration of the soul removed from Christian teaching and understanding? Because this core Gospel teaching fell to the same fate as many other spiritual truths which the emperors, such as Constantine and Justinian, did not agree with. Quoting the Britannica: “Under Justinian all essential features were already formed: Imperial power extended equally over state and Church… Since the emperor ruled the Church there was no longer any independence for the bishops, least of all for the patriarch in Constantinople; they were in every respect subordinate to the emperor”. As the leader of the Church and its teachings, in the year 553 Justinian convened the 5th Ecumenical Council where, quoting the Catholic Encyclopedia, “…the council opened on 5 May, 553, in spite of the protestations of Pope Vigilius, who though at Constantinople, refused to attend it… before the opening of the council, which had been delayed by the resistance of the pope, the bishops already assembled at Constantinople had to consider, by order of the emperor, a form of Origenism that had practically nothing in common with Origen…”. Quoting the Britannica: “After the council, Justinian banished the pope to Egypt, and afterwards to an island, until he accepted the Council, which he ultimately did.” After relenting to the will of the emperor, and finely accepting the decree of the emperor after seven months of imprisonment, it is reported that the pope met with an untimely death before he could even return to the Vatican. Thereafter, any Christian who suggested that they agreed with the early church fathers with regard to the teaching on the transmigration of the soul were put to death. Any reference in scripture that a person's position in life which they were born into, was in accordance with what one accomplished in the their Soul's previous lives, was edited out. Can the Truth be confirmed by the modern believer? Yes. Quoting from Can I Get An Original Pure Copy Of The Scriptures http://OriginalGospel.Ebionite.com#PureCopyOfScriptures
Demand The Vatican To Provide Original Copies Of the Gospels: When Constantine ordered the destruction of those who opposed the religion of the emperor, many of the more pure copies of scriptures were collected and hidden away in what is now the Vatican archives. The Church of Rome has maintained the position that the Truth in whatever form belongs solely to them -- and these more pure scriptures remain hidden away in the Vatican archives. Therefore, if the Christian world truly desired to return to their original spiritual roots, and really wanted more pure scriptures, they could demand an accounting of these scriptures that remain stashed away in the Vatican. Historically, the Protestant Reformation was largely the result of the Gospels being translated into the English language, and given into the hands of the believing community by John Wycliffe. The Pope was so infuriated with Wycliffe's teachings and his translation of the Bible into English, that 44 years after Wycliffe had died, he ordered the bones to be dug-up, crushed, and scattered in the river! One of Wycliffe’s followers, John Hus, actively promoted Wycliffe’s ideas: that people should be permitted to read the Bible in their own language, and they should oppose the tyranny of the Roman church that threatened anyone possessing a non-Latin Bible with execution. Hus was burned at the stake in 1415, with Wycliffe’s manuscript Bibles used as kindling for the fire. How corrupt and spiritually disenfranchised was the Church? In his letter to Pope Leo X on September 6th, 1520, where Martin Luther wrote of the Christianity of his day, that the church, “…once the holiest of all, has become the most licentious den of thieves, the most shameless of all brothels, the kingdom of sin, death, and hell. It is so bad that even Antichrist himself, if he should come, could think of nothing to add to its wickedness” (Quoted in: The Great Thoughts; compiled by George Seldes). Yet, as predicted by the Apostle Paul, the AntiChrist not only ruled the Church since the fourth century (see The Church Of The AntiChrist http://Ebionite.com/AntiChrist.htm ) -- but as Paul predicted, the AntiChrist sat on the thrown of the Church and was worshiped as God. And with regard to Paul's assertion that these things would come to pass, the Adam Clark Commentary writes of this passage of Paul's Epistle: “[Except there come a falling away first] We have the original word apostasia in our word apostasy; and by this term we understand a dereliction of the essential principles of religious truth, either a total abandonment of Christianity itself, or such a corruption of its doctrines as renders the whole system completely inefficient to salvation. But what this apostasy means is a question which has not yet, and perhaps never will be, answered to general satisfaction” (from the Adam Clarke Commentary).
In the above I provide the OFFICIAL PUBLISHED position of the Church prior to the violent take over of the Church by the Emperor Constantine. In the case of the Christian Church beginning in the fourth century, to disagree with the doctrines affirmed by the Emperor Constantine, carried with it the sentence of death. Thus, Gibbon writes in the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: ”Constantine easily believed that the heretics, who presumed to dispute his opinions or to oppose his commands, were guilty of the most absurd and criminal obstinacy... Not a moment was lost in excluding the ministers and teachers of the separated congregations from any share of the rewards and immunities which the emperor had so liberally bestowed on the orthodox clergy. But as the sectaries might still exist under the cloud of royal disgrace, the conquest of the East was immediately followed by an edict which announced their total destruction”. Thus, in the same way that whoever did not embrace the religion of the emperor met with the sentence of death, whatever scriptures did not conform to the approved version, was immediately destroyed (see http://BibleCorruption.com ). The result is that the very foundational doctrines that are necessary to begin to mentally and spiritually mature beyond an elementary level of consciousness, were not only anathema by the emperors who ruled over the Church -- but have yet to be corrected to this very day. In the same way that the religious doctrines of the pagan emperors were imposed on the church in the fourth century, this remained true into the sixth century when the doctrine of the pre-existent soul was outlawed. Quoting from http://BrotherOfJesus.org :
Those followers and disciples who walked and talked with Jesus daily -- the very people who he personally taught -- those followers who could ask Jesus any question -- all witnessed to the fact that Jesus was a true holy man who became the Anointed (Messiah/Christ/Enlightened) by fulfilling the Law of God within his own mind and being see The Law Of The Gospels http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com . They affirmed that Jesus (quoting) "...was justified by fulfilling the Law. He was the Christ (Anointed) of God, since not one of the rest of mankind had observed the Law completely. Had any one else fulfilled the commandments of the Law, he would have been the Christ, for they assert that our Lord Himself was a man in like sense with all humanity" (quoted from Hippolytus, Refut. Omn. Haer. vii. 34). Jesus himself taught his followers that any of the prodigal sons who fulfill the Law as he had done, becomes Anointed (Messiah/Christ), and is then able to become At-One with the indwelling Logos/Word?Mind/Son of God that exists at the core of our consciousness. It was the living of the necessary Consecrated Life that Jesus ordained, and the seeking of the Kingdom within, that enabled the historical man Jesus to become the Messiah, and At-One with the Indwelling Logos/Word/Son of God -- a path and teachings that the modern Church totally rejects based upon the pagan doctrines of Roman Emperors. And the reality that Jesus, the man, became the Anointed, and through his Wholeness, achieved a condition of At-Oneness with the Indwelling Logos/Son of God. This is especially demonstrated in the words of Edward Gibbon with respect to the original position of the Ebionite Nazirene disciples of Jesus that he (Jesus) was in “...supernatural union of a man and God... In their eyes, Jesus of Nazareth was a mere mortal, the legitimate son of Joseph and Mary: but he was the best and wisest of the human race, selected as the worthy instrument to restore upon earth the worship of the true and supreme Deity. When he was baptized in the Jordan, the Christ, the first of the aeons, the Son of God himself, descended on Jesus in the form of a dove, to inhabit his mind, and direct his actions during the allotted period of his ministry” (Gibbon; The Decline & Fall of the Roman Empire, V.4, P.366). The later Church of Constantine suppressed the core teaching on how each person must fulfill the Law within their own mind and being, as Jesus taught his original followers (see Spiritual Meaning And Fulfillment Of The Law http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com#SpiritualMeaningOfTheLaw ).
In this life my name is Allan Cronshaw. But in the former life of my Soul, I was known as Jacob/Ya'kov who people today mistakenly call James, the brother of Yeshua who they mistakenly call Jesus, and as the original author of the core Gospel composed in the language of Hebrew Characters (see http://Cronshaw.us ), my Soul re-entered this world at this time to restore the important teachings that the Church suppressed and removed from the Gospels (see The Restored Original Gospel Teachings http://OriginalGospel.Ebionite.com ). I was sent to convey to seekers how to enter into the Narrow Gate (see Spiritual Osmosis And The Narrow Gate http://TheLawOfOctaves.com#Osmosis ). To prepare for the Inward Journey, it is necessary to understand the Cosmology of Mind set forth in the Tree Of Life http://TreeOfLife.Nazirene.org .
In total opposition to modern Church dogma and the Augustinian doctrine of Original Sin (see Original Sin And Spiritual Osmosis http://TheLawOfOctaves.com#OriginalSin ), Jesus taught: "They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance" (Mark 2:17). Before this verse can be understood, we must first understand what it means to be Whole. Which provokes the question: How is Wholeness achieved? Contrary to the dogma of the modern Church, if Jesus is the savior who every person needs for their salvation, then Jesus himself said the Church was wrong, and those who are Whole do not need him. And as a physician, Jesus did not come for the salvation of those who achieve Wholeness and Righteousness, but only for those who are sick and in need of a physician. And in total opposition to Church dogma, what this also means is that at the time the historical man Jesus walked the face of the earth, there existed people who he portrayed as "whole [and] righteous" who did not need Jesus the physician. Jesus openly states that his mission as a spiritual physician is not for them, because they achieved the necessary Wholeness without him. With respect to the question: Does everyone need Jesus as the modern Christian maintains? While Jesus himself said that those who had achieved Wholeness did not need him as a spiritual physician -- i.e., "They that are whole have no need of the physician..." -- and that with effort, all of mankind is capable of achieving a condition that Jesus portrayed as "whole [and] righteous". Which means that those people who did achieve Wholeness, were not sick, and in Jesus' own words were not in need of him (Jesus) as a physician to heal them. Which means that the whole foundation of modern Church dogma which was imposed upon the believing community by a series of Roman Emperors (see The Religion Of Roman Emperors http://reincarnation.nazirene.org/#emperors ), is man-made and in error. And while the Original Gospel Teachings of Jesus are the Truth of all Truths, these Original Teachings are rejected by the modern Church.
Twenty five Percent of Christians believe in Reincarnation -- see https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2015/10/21/25-percent-us-christians-believe-reincarnation-whats-wrong-picture
Scientific Proof Of Reincarnation https://reincarnate.life/scientific-proof-of-reincarnation-yes-the-soul-exists/
The Reincarnation OF Shanti Devi https://www.historicmysteries.com/shanti-devi-reincarnation/
Shanti Devi was born in India on 11th December 1926. She was just four years old when she started to claim that the home she was in wasn’t her real home. She also said that her parents weren’t real as well! Soon, she understood that she could remember her past life. This case got a very thorough investigation, and hundreds of researchers and scholars took part in it during the mid-1930s. This story changed the way science looked at reincarnation. The claims and stories shared by Shanti Devi about her past life dangled an intriguing possibility: could people remember their past lives? These 15 people took Shanti Devi with them to Mathura. At the Mathura station, Shanti Devi was presented to a stranger and asked if she could recognize the person. She immediately touched the feet of that person and recognized him as the elder brother of Kedar Nath. When they reached her past-life home in Mathura, she didn’t take a second to recognize her father-in-law within the crowd. People were stunned to see that! She also said that in her past life, she buried some money in a specific location in her Mathura house. Shanti Devi guided people to that spot, where there was a flower-pot. People searched, but ultimately found no money. Yet Shanti Devi insisted that she did keep money there in her past life. Kedar Nath, her past-life husband, confessed that he took that money after her death. And with all of these facts, her claims were considered to be proved. Dr. Ian Stevenson, the leading authority of the reincarnation investigation, said that Shanti Devi made around twenty-four statements of her memories that were an exact match to that of the verified facts. After interviewing all of the participants, the report in 1936 stated that she was indeed the reincarnation of Lugdi Bai!
Dr. Ian Stevenson https://www.reincarnationresearch.com/childrens-past-life-memories-and-the-research-of-ian-stevenson-md/
Evaluating the Evidence for Reincarnation https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/out-the-darkness/202112/evaluating-the-evidence-reincarnation
Out Of The Mouth Of Babes: https://www.sott.net/.../289827-Out-of-the-mouths-of...? "Multiple researchers have thoroughly investigated cases of children who report past-life memories. In many cases, the details given by a child have been verified to correspond (sometimes with startling accuracy) to a deceased person."
Reincarnation Proof: The James Linegar Case https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=h82PwADicl8...
Girl Believes She Was a Pioneer in Her Past Life - The Ghost Inside My Child https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=nlaNbKIWRcU...
Amazing Story of World Famous Pollock Twin Sisters - Re Birth and remembering the past https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ7psZXHv2o
The Gospel teachings on reincarnation can be found at the following links:
Links from my own Spiritual Church Restoration Article:
Christian Reincarnation http://ChristianReincarnation.org
The Spiritual Castration Of The Gospels http://DevilSpawn.Ebionite.com#SpiritualCastrationOfTheGospel
Go Out No More http://CausalFactor.Nazirene.org#GoOutNoMore
Soul-Evolution - Reincarnation And Soul-Development http://OriginalGospel.Ebionite.com#SoulEvolution
The Cause Of Organic Human Blindness http://OriginalGospel.Ebionite.com#OrganicHumanBlindness
Spiritual DNA And The Allotment Of Talents To The Invited Guests http://OriginalGospel.Ebionite.com#SpiritualDNA
Spiritual DNA And The Sower And The Seed http://OriginalGospel.Ebionite.com#SowerAndSeed
The Intellectual Red Line In The Sand Of Human Consciousness http://CausalFactor.Nazirene.org#TheIntellectualRedLine
Jesus Teaches The Causal Factors Of Life http://CausalFactor.Nazirene.org#JesusTeachesTheCausalFactorsOfLife
The Purpose Of The Natural Laws And The Prison http://CausalFactor.Nazirene.org#ThePrison
Secondary Karma, The Prison, And The Chickens That Come Home To Roost http://CausalFactor.Nazirene.org#SecondaryKarma
The Causal Factors And The Corrupted Teaching On Children http://CausalFactor.Nazirene.org#TheCorruptedTeachingsOnChildren
The Causal Factors And The Talents http://CausalFactor.Nazirene.org#TheCausalFactorsAndTheTalents
Christianity Today: The Religion Of Roman Emperors http://reincarnation.nazirene.org/#emperors
Does God Ignore The Plight Of Mankind?
Does God Ignore The Plight of Mankind?
All the realities that mankind is born into, have a Causal Factor (see The Causal Factors Of Life http://CausalFactor.Nazirene.org ). Therefore, the question that should be asked is: What did the Soul of that child do in a previous life that subjects it to the experiences portrayed in the meme?
The Prison: The Gospel account of Jesus warns: "Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison" (Matt 5:25). This teaching on the prison that is rarely mentioned by the modern-day authorities of the Church is so important, that it is also found in the Gospel of Luke (see Luke 12:58-59). But what does this mean? It means that if you fail to come to terms with those who you interact with as adversaries -- opposing with the necessary discernment and understanding, rather than ignorant judgment -- then you will continue this confrontation in a prison-type environment, until which time you are able to come to terms with your adversaries. And this imprisonment will continue, life, after life, after life, until which time you can heal and prevail over the Causal-Factor. Which provokes the question: How many times will your own judgments come back upon you, until you learn from them? Jesus warned that if you fail to come to terms with your adversary, that you will be cast into a type of prison -- i.e., "Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing" (Matt 5:26) -- and you will remain in that prison until you have come to terms with your adversary, and "...,hast paid the uttermost farthing". Which of course confirms that biblical teachings that "A man reaps what he sows ...For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you ...He who leads into captivity shall go into captivity". This last teaching is perhaps one of the most important, because it states that if you force your will upon another person, that you will be (1) deprived of your own freewill in the future; and (2) you will continue to be confronted by your adversary in future lives when the roles are reversed. This teaching was rejected by the Roman Emperors who ruled over the Church from the fourth century, and was removed from the Gospels and outlawed (see The Removal Of The Crucial Teachings On the Pre-Existent Soul http://BrotherOfJesus.org#Removal ).
An important teaching that was removed from our Gospels but has been preserved in the Gospel Of the Nazirenes reads: "And if you desire something as strongly as you desire life, and it turns you from the truth, cast it out from you, for it is better to enter life possessing truth, than losing it, to be cast into outer darkness. And if that which costs others pain or sorrow seems desirable to you, cast it out of your heart; in that way you will attain peace. It is better to endure sorrow, than to inflict it, on those who are weaker. Be you therefore perfect, even as your Parent who is in heaven is perfect" (see http://GospelOfTheNazirenes.org ).
Jesus Taught The Law: The Law that evolves each Soul to perfection, brings about this perfection by returning to each person their own thoughts and actions. And thus, by perpetually confronting each person with their own actions, each Soul eventually evolves to perfection as stated in the words: "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap" (Gal 6:7). Which means that as you do unto others, the same will be returned back to you -- and by confronting self, you will fulfill the words: "You, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matt 5:48). What this means is that if you love your brothers and sisters, then you will receive love and goodness in return -- and you will be able to spiritually advance. In the words of the pre-Nicene Church Father Origen: "The soul has neither beginning nor end... Every soul... comes into this world strengthened by the victories or weakened by the defeats of its previous life. Its place in this world as a vessel appointed to honor or dishonor is determined by its previous merits or demerits. Its work in this world determines its place in the world which is to follow this..."
Using rape as an example of the Natural Laws that Jesus taught (see The Law Of The Gospels http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com ): Every man who rapes a woman, is born into a future life as a woman who is themselves raped. Eventually, by being confronted by self and a person's own actions, that Soul learns to treat others as they would want to themselves be treated -- i.e., "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets" (Matt 7:12). Telling people that they should not rape little girls, does not stop little girls from being raped -- or even sex-trafficked and made into sex-slaves. Look at how many times Bill Clinton took flights on Jeffery Epstein's Lolita Express where old men had sex with young girls? How many sources of authority have to tell someone of the stature of Bill Clinton -- a Rhodes Scholar and ex-president -- not to rape or take advantage of young girls? Would it change Bill Clinton if God somehow physically inhibited Clinton from abusing young girls? And how should this be accomplished? Should God make Bill Clinton's penis fall off? Or should he somehow surround young girls with a force-field that inhibits those who rape and engage in sex-trafficking not to engage in this common practice? Didn't someone of the stature of Bill Clinton know right from wrong? He should have. And thus, in a future life Bill Clinton will be raped as a young girl.
Choice and Freewill is necessary for the mental and spiritual development of the Soul. Bill Clinton has abused his freewill. And if God was to inhibit Clinton's freewill, then such an inhibiting denial of his freewill would be a detriment to the mental and spiritual development of Bill Clinton. Therefore, there is only one way to preserve Clinton's development through the exercise of choice and freewill, and that is to invoke Laws that return to each person the fruit of their own thoughts and actions. In the case of Bill Clinton, when the Laws cause him to be born as a woman who is raped, he will have learned through his experiences that being forcefully raped is wrong. And based upon what the pre-Nicene Church Father Origen portrays as "...strengthened by the victories or weakened by the defeats of its previous life", eventually the Soul of Bill Clinton will treat young women as they should be treated.
As witnessed by those who walked and talked with the man Jesus daily, Jesus was a man who had himself evolved to Wholeness and Perfection (see The Law Of The Gospels http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com ). Jesus taught his disciples how to fulfill the Law within their own mind -- how to become the Anointed (Messiah/Christ) -- and how to enter into Union with the Mind of God ( Coverture-Marriage - Was Jesus God?http://BrotherOfJesus.org#CovertureMarriage ). Wherein, God could speak through Jesus -- i.e., "For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you" (Matt 10:20) -- as Jesus explained: "...the words that I say unto you I speak not from myself: but the Father abiding in me doeth his works" (John 14:10). And Jesus taught his original followers who walked and talked with him daily, that by fulfilling the Law of God within their own mind and being as he had taught, that they too will perform the miracles that he did: Genuine Believers Fulfill the Works and Miracles of Jesus https://brotherofyeshua.blogspot.com/2019/12/genuine-belivers-fulfill-works-and.html
The Deist Understanding Of The Natural Laws: While the process of fulfilling the Law within your own mind was understood by the Enlightened Deists of the past -- see The Laws From A Deist Perspective http://CausalFactor.Nazirene.org#ADeistPerspectiveOfTheLaws -- it is not understood by our leaders of today's religious, secular and cultural leaders . Which provokes the question: Should God force people to be kind to their brothers and sisters? Without choice and freewill, it is impossible for the person to evolve to Wholeness and Perfection. The Law is that every person from life to life, inherits their own previous actions towards his/her brothers and sisters. Jesus and his original followers are proof that the system known as the Clock-Maker Universe succeeds in perfecting all Souls (see Understanding The Intelligent Universe - The Clock Maker vs Jalopy Universe http://CausalFactor.Nazirene.org#ClockMakerUniverse
The Faux-Doctrines Of Pagan Rome
Why do Christians believe the faux-doctrines of Pagan Rome? The Lie Of Original Sin
The name and concept of Original Sin was imported into Christianity directly from Manichaeism -- and in no way does this Manichaeism doctrine represent the Gospel teachings (see Original Sin And Spiritual Osmosis http://TheLawOfOctaves.com#OriginalSin ). Therefore, the foundational framework of the modern Church is based upon the teachings of the Iranian prophet Mani, and not at all based upon the teachings of the Gospels. And in total opposition to the Manichaean and Mithraic dogma of the doctrine of Original Sin, when rightly understood from a Gospel perspective, what is personified as Original Sin would more accurately be portrayed as Original Opportunity. Which provokes the question: If the modern Christian is faithful to the Original Sin teachings of the Iranian prophet Mani, while rejecting the Original Opportunity teachings of the Gospels, can they even make claim to belief in Jesus? And the facts can be proven by presenting relevant Gospel teachings that explain the doctrine of Original Opportunity.
The original followers of Jesus who walked and talked with him daily, witnessed to the fact that Jesus was a holy man who fulfilled the Law within his on mind and being, in order to become Anointed (Messiah/Christ), and achieve the next stage of non-physical birth which is allegorically portrayed as the virgin birth (see The Ebionite Nazirenes http://OriginalGospel.Ebionite.com#Ebionite ). Jesus taught his disciples how to fulfill the Law within their own mind and being, to become Anointed, and achieve all that he did (see The Law Of The Gospels http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com ).
The Cross and the Crucifixion is a Spiritual Experience that you must bring about within yourself in order to achieve Oneness with the Mind of God -- i.e., quoting from The Cross You Must Bear To Your Own Crucifixion http://TheLawOfOctaves.com#TheCross : "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" (Luke 9:23). Further stating: "And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me" (Matt 10:38). And the Gospel of Mark quotes Jesus as stating: "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples, and He told them, If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me" (Mark 8:34). Jesus did not say that you must believe that he was crucified. And this is further clarified where Jesus states that you must carry your own cross: "And whoever does not carry his cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple" (Luke 14:27). What Jesus is stating is that you must "come after [him]" by taking up [your own] cross daily" -- that you must carry your own cross "EVERY DAY" (DAILY) -- and with your own cross, you must bring about and submit to your own crucifixion. Further requiring the follower to "deny himself", which can be portrayed as the meaning of the word Ebionite, which means the "poor ones" -- which can be portrayed as those who are poor to the thinking, mindset and lifestyle of this world. But what does this mean? What does carrying your own cross DAILY, entail? Belief in the cross as an event in the life of the historical man Jesus, does not in any manner equate to taking up your own cross every day of your life, and carrying it to your own crucifixion. Thus, while our knowledge of the cross that each person must carry is crucial, few Christians possess the in-depth knowledge to understand the symbolism and meaning -- especially when they rely upon the historical image of the crucifix that portrays the Cross in an historical context that is relevant only to the historical man Jesus. No other words have been more misunderstood than what is personified in the deeper meaning the Cross than the critical concepts of crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. Let us just say they are so loaded with heavy dogmatic baggage, that their actual spiritual meaning is hopelessly lost when it is realized that the words apply to each and every person in human existence. While crucifixion obviously refers to an old method of executing people by hanging their bodies’ up on a cross and letting them die. If we believe that is the meaning of crucifixion when used in the scriptures, then it prevents us from understanding that it can have many other meanings pertaining to the nature of life and how the lost prodigal son gains freedom from the Citizen of this, the Far Country, in his quest to return to the Edenic Kingdom.
Lastly, Jesus himself stated that you don't need him for your salvation. With respect to the concept of Wholeness, Jesus portrayed himself as a physician: "They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance" (Mark 2:17). Before this verse can be understood we must first understand what it means to be Whole. Which provokes the question: How is Wholeness achieved? Contrary to the dogma of the modern Church, if Jesus is the savior who every person needs for salvation, then Jesus himself said the Church was wrong, and those who are Whole do not need him. And as a physician, Jesus did not come for the salvation of those who are Whole, but only for those who are sick and in need of a physician. And in total opposition to Church dogma, what this also means is that at the time the historical man Jesus walked the face of the earth, there existed people who he portrayed as "whole [and] righteous" who did not need Jesus the physician. Jesus openly states that his mission as a spiritual physician is not for them, because they achieved the necessary Wholeness without him. Does everyone need Jesus as the modern Christian maintains? While Jesus himself said that those who had achieved Wholeness did not need him as a spiritual physician -- i.e., They that are whole have no need of the physician..." -- and that with effort, all of mankind is capable of achieving a condition that Jesus portrayed as "whole [and] righteous", which means that these people who did achieve Wholeness, were not sick, and in Jesus' own words were not in need of him (Jesus) as a physician to heal them. Which means that the whole foundation of modern Church dogma is man-made and in error. If this is true, the question must be asked: Was there any other early teachings that support this position of Jesus who came only to heal those who were sick and in need of a physician? And this ultra-important teaching which is totally rejected by the Church, is further supported by a quotation of the Apostle Peter in the Homilies of his disciple Clement where Peter states: "For there would have been no need of Moses, or of the coming of Jesus, if of themselves they would have understood what is reasonable..." And with respect to what is being portrayed as being reasonable to the degree that the person does not need either Moses of Jesus? From an original Gospel perspective, the Apostle Peter is stating that those who seek to achieve Wholeness do not need either Moses or Jesus. In total opposition to modern Church doctrine, Peter then added to the foregoing statement: "Neither is there salvation in believing in teachers and calling them lords” (Clementine Homilies, Chap. 5, p139 Anti-Nicene Library). Herein, what Peter is stating is that there is no salvation in merely calling upon the name of the Lord as Christians do today throughout their Churches -- but only in achieving Wholeness. And when rightly understood, those who achieve Wholeness have brought this Condition about by doing the Will of God -- and having lived and manifest the Truth in their daily lives -- which Truth has been revealed to them directly from our Heavenly Father -- i.e., “My teaching is not My own, Jesus replied. It comes from Him who sent Me." And then Jesus explained: "If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own" (John 7:16-17). What this means is that ANYONE who sincerely desires to do the Will of God, will know the Truth, and will learn the Truth directly from God -- i.e., "It is written in the prophets, 'And they shall all be taught by God'" (John 6:45). Therefore, in achieving the necessary Wholeness, they did not need Jesus as either a teacher, or for their salvation.
What Is A Wife? The Transformed Wife.
What Is A Marriage? The Transformed Wife.
The Transformed Wife raises excellent points that deserve an answer. (1) She states: "It can't be sex that makes a marriage, since many have sex who aren't married." Yet, when a woman has sex with a man, she becomes permanently attached to him (see Study On DNA Exchange http://BrotherOfJesus.org#study ). Which means that a woman has a level of marriage with every man she has ever had sex with. Which also poses the question: Can a woman who has had sex with many men -- and has permitted herself to become attached to many men -- enter into a Genuine Marriage that fulfills the Laws of God?
The Transformed Wife then states: "It can't be living together, since many live together without being married". And this not only includes those who call themselves married Christians, but have have not achieved the necessary requirements to enter into a Genuine Consecrated Coverture-Marriage (see The Foundation Of A Coverture-Marriage
http://BrotherOfJesus.org#FoundationOfCovertureMarriage ). Which provokes the question: Can a man dressed in clergy garb, marry another man and woman? Sadly, the answer is: Only God can Ordain a Consecrated Marriage Union -- and only when a man and woman fulfill the requirements set forth by God to Ordain a Consecrated Marriage Union. What are those requirements? God does not judge based upon the words of man -- but rather, God judges the "thoughts of the heart" -- as confirmed at Hebrews 4:12: "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."
There are many people who call themselves Christian. And yet Jesus warns: "Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!'" (Matt 7:21-23). What this means is that regardless of what a person says with their lips, it is the "thoughts of the heart" and the fulfilling of the Law that is the determining factor with respect to validity. And while this fact was attested to by the original followers of Jesus who affirmed that he (Jesus) taught them what is expected of them, and how to fulfill the Law of God within themselves (see The Law Of The Gospels http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com ), because the gentiles did not understand the Law and how it is applied within each person's own mind and being, the Gentile Church condemned the original followers of Jesus as heretics (see The Ebionite Heresy http://DevilSpawn.Ebionite.com#TheEbioniteHeresy ). And what this means is that a great number of people who with their lips, call themselves the followers of Jesus -- and many people make claim to being married -- their words are invalid because they are the Lawless who have yet to fulfill the Law that God that judges the "thoughts of the heart" which is the test of validity of the person's words.
While the Transformed wife is correct in many of the things she says and sets forth, we must also pose the question: What is a Transformed Wife? Is it a woman who stops working outside the home? Or is working outside the home only the beginning of becoming transformed into a genuine wife? And that being in "subjection" to one's husband, is a great deal more than doing his bidding? When we begin to understand the Law of God and the relationship of the "thoughts of the heart", only then we must begin to understand the nature and reality of the divided man and woman. Quoting from The Formation Of A Mental Embryo
http://TheRealFactsOfLife.Ebionite.com#MentalEmbryo : In the allegorical account of Genesis, when Eve was drawn from the side of Adam, what is being personified is the fact that the mind of mankind became divided across the polarities of male and female when we entered this world. Therefore, when man meets woman, it is in reality one half of the mind meeting and interacting with the other or opposite half -- both of them divided opposites with greatly differing perceptions and abilities. And in the same way that the intimate sexual interaction of man and woman on a physical level can join and create an embryo through the joining and merger of a sperm and ovum, so too can the intimate mental interaction of man and woman create what can be portrayed as a Mental-Embryo that is able to initiate the next stage of Mental-Birth. How? Because the Natural Laws and the Divine Pattern of Creation is holographically replicated into every level of Creation. Therefore, if the man and woman unite as Husband and Wife in a Consecrated Marriage Union, they are then able to open the inner door to restoring Wholeness. How? So long as the two halves of the mind remain separated across the spectrum of a divided man and woman, Wholeness cannot be achieved -- which is why it is stated in the Gospel of Philip: “When Eve was still with Adam, death did not exist. When she was separated from him, death came into being. If he enters again and attains his former self, death will be no more”. But, because the Church of (pagan) Rome rejected the Gospel of Philip -- as they did with many of the original Gospel teachings and the very people who Jesus personally taught (see The Law Of The Gospels http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com ). The vast majority of people who call themselves Christian, reject the witness of the original disciples and embrace the teachings of (pagan) Rome.
In the same way that on a physical level when man and woman come together there is the possibility of a genetic offspring being born through the merger of sperm and ovum, the same is true with respect to the Laws and our mental and spiritual levels of being. The consciousness of organic man or woman can only grasp an immature level of mankind's higher reality of Soul and Spirit. In order to comprehend mankind's higher reality, it is necessary to bring about the process of the joining of a Mental-Sperm and Mental-Ovum to create a Mental-Embryo -- which has the capacity to bring about the transformational process of Mental-Expansion and Spiritual-Deepening. And in the same way that this expansion on a physical level was through the joining of sperm and ovum to create a physical embryo, the man and woman on the level of mind must join as a Mental-Sperm and Mental-Ovum to form a Mental-Embryo in their Union as "one flesh" and "one mind". Thereby rebinding the divided Adam and Eve into a restored AdamEve.
Woman possess the innate ability to raise up and transform her husband, but only when the "thoughts of the heart" are both sincere and able to Intuitively connect to the One Teacher that Jesus taught his disciples was a matter of fulfilling the Law of God within our own Mind and Being (see The Law Of The Gospels http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com )
On the FaceBook posting by the Transformed Wife she wrote: Marriage between a man and woman is an example of the unchanging and stable relationship between Christ and His Church in an always changing, unstable world. Is this true? What if the husband or wife is unfaithful? What if the people who run the Church are unfaithful? When the Gospel account of Jesus states to those who "prophesied in the name of Christ, cast out demons in the name of Christ, and done many wonders in the name of Christ"? , and Jesus predicts that they will be told: "'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!'" (Matt 7:21-23). Does this mean that Jesus will reject unfaithful Christians?
Brother Of Yeshua/Jesus 2021-12-23 10:09 ...
Was Jesus physically crucified?
The Epistle of Barnabas who was an eyewitness, says no -- but the crucifixion was spiritual (see https://historyofyesterday.com/this-1500-year-old-bible-states-that-jesus-was-not-crucified-339b6a214625
Do you need an historical account? Or do you need a spiritual account of your own crucifixion and ascension into the Kingdom? That is the only question presented to you this day.
I became aware of this article when it was posted by an atheist with the caption: "Only a lie has different versions"
And this is an example of a person who does not understand the purpose of the scriptures with respect to achieving the next subsequent stage of birth, and overcoming the ignorance of this world. No matter how many times you attempt to convey to people who are themselves the prisoners of Self-Ignorance, that the scriptures -- and especially the Gospels -- are an allegorical blueprint of your own mind. In virtually every explanation with a person who is rejecting the validity of the scriptures, they lack the ability to understand that the Gospels are the Key to opening the inner "narrow gate" to the Kingdom within you (see The Narrow Gate And The Enigma Of The Law Of Octaves http://TheLawOfOctaves.com#Intro ). And while this is explained at the link: The Purpose Of The Scriptures http://GospelCosmology.Ebionite.com#PurposeOfTheScriptures , they continue attempting to justify their own self-ignorance by inhibiting others from discovering the Truth.
The pre-Nicene Church Father Origen was acknowledged to be the greatest biblical scholar of the Church. And with respect to the historical accuracy of the written text, Origen wrote: “Scripture contains an unhistorical element in-woven with the history, in order that the worthlessness of the latter may drive us to seek the spiritual meaning” (Origen quoted under Origen Adamntius; The Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics). Why would the historical (literal) text be portrayed as "worthless"? Because the Gospels contain ultra-important allegorical catalysts that develop the inward-looking attributes of mind of the reader, that begins the process of being able to gain entrance into the Inner Kingdom that the man Jesus taught (see Luke 17:20-21).
Further explaining in De Principiis, Origen writes that: “Where the word found that things done according to the history could be adapted to these mystical senses, he made use of them concealing from the multitude the deeper meaning; but where in the narrative of the development of super-sensual things, there did not follow the performance of those certain events which were already indicated by the mystical meaning, the scripture interwove in the history the account of some event that did not take place, sometimes what could not have happened; sometimes what could but did not.”
You are allegorically portrayed as the prodigal son who is dwelling in this, the Far Country, under the power of the consciousness of the Citizen of this world. To escape the carnal imprisonment, you must develop your inward-looking attributes of mind, in order to "come to your senses", and make the return journey to your Source of Being in the Inner Kingdom. And this is why Jesus taught his original followers how to overcome the Natural Laws that keep them shackled to the consciousness of the earth (see Spiritual Meaning And Fulfillment Of The Law http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com#SpiritualMeaningOfTheLaw ). But the earth-consciousness (allegorically portrayed as Satan), does not want to release you from your earthly confinement.
With respect to the spiritual meaning of the Gospels, Jesus had to open the minds of his disciples in order for them to understand the spiritual meaning of the allegorical texts -- i.e., "Then opened He their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures" (Luke 24:45). Jesus could not open the minds of the crowds of the people who came to learn from him, because they had yet to begin the transformational process of mental-expansion and spiritual-deepening that is necessary for the person to comprehend man's higher spiritual reality. And as someone whose mind was opened and anointed, the Apostle Peter is quoted in the Homilies of his disciple Clement where he warned those who attempt to read the scriptures literally: "...therefore great care is to be taken, that when the law of God is read, it be not read according to the understanding of our own mind. For there are many sayings in the divine Scriptures which can be drawn to that sense which every one has preconceived for himself; and this ought not to be done. For you ought not to seek a foreign and extraneous sense, which you have brought from without". If we ask the question: What is being said to the believer who desires to be faithful to the Gospel Teachings? By design, the scriptures cannot be understood by the organic mind of man. And this fact is confirmed when Peter stated: "when the law of God (scriptures) is read, it be not read according to the understanding of our own mind"? Why? Because the scriptures are composed in a symbolic allegorical language that can only be interpreted and understood by the inward-looking Intuitive spheres of mind. The outward-looking Linear spheres of man's organic consciousness attempts to interpret all things literally and historically -- which is why Peter warns that "...For there are many sayings in the divine Scriptures which can be drawn to that sense which every one has preconceived for himself". Further, Peter warns that "...For you ought not to seek a foreign and extraneous sense, which you have brought from without". What this means is that if you attempt to interpret the scriptures in accord with a Biblical Commentary -- or in accord with the teachings of a Church -- or from your own human thought-perspective -- that you will not only fail to understand the meaning of the scriptures, but you will alienate and disenfranchise your mind from the true spiritual meaning. Why? Because the scriptures are composed in the allegorical language of the Soul that employs allegorical catalysts that are used to develop the inward-looking Intuitive Spheres of Mind that enable you to be directly taught by the True Prophet who is portrayed as The One Teacher http://BrotherOfJesus.org#TheOneTeacher . If you stop reading the scriptures historically, and begin to see them as allegorical events of your own mind that must be personally embraced, only then can you begin the transformative process portrayed in the crucifixion as noted at The Cross You Must Bear To Your Own Crucifixion http://TheLawOfOctaves.com#TheCross -- i.e., "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" (Luke 9:23).
Jesus correctly stated that unless you pick up your own cross and you crucify your lower earthly nature by fulfilling the Law within you as he had himself accomplished (see The Law Of The Gospels http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com ), that you cannot gain entrance into the Kingdom. Which means that you don't get a free pass by virtue of your failure to overcome the Law -- i.e., "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, to him I will give of the hidden manna" (Rev 2:17). And the "hidden manna" is the Sacred Knowledge that can only be imparted to those who become Whole and Complete -- as portrayed in the words of Jesus: "They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance" (Mark 2:17). What Jesus was confirming was the fact that those people who understood the Laws of the Physical, and applied this knowledge of the Laws on a Mental and Spiritual Level of their Being, had achieved a Condition of Wholeness -- and having themselves fulfilled the purpose and properly applied the Laws of Creation, they did not need the assistance of a physician such as him, to teach and guide them.
In the time-frame when the man Jesus walked the face of the earth, the physicians or healers were called Essenes. And with the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls which were the sacred writings of the Essenes, the biblical scholars found what was summarized by Prof. John Allegro who was quoted as warning the people that what has been revealed in the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls is a great amount of overwhelming evidence that “...may upset a great many basic teachings of the Christian Church. This in turn would greatly upset many Christian Theologians and believers. The heart of the matter is, in fact, the source and originality of Christian doctrine” (August 1966 issue of Harpers Magazine). Why? Because the Essenes understood the application of the Natural Laws and the process of the subsequent stages of birth that enables a person to evolve to a level of Wholeness and Completion. Why would the discovery of the Essene-Healers "...greatly upset many Christian Theologians and believers"? Because the sacred writings of the Essenes proved the Church wrong and the man Jesus correct. And while the man Jesus taught his original followers about the Natural Laws and how to apply them to their own lives so that they would develop to their true potential where their minds would had evolved to the level where they would be Anointed (Messiah/Christ) by the Spiritual Divine Light (see Jesus Taught To Become The Christ http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com#BecomeTheChrist ) -- and as Full-Bodied Beings of Light (see http://BeingOfLight.com ), they would possess become the embodiment of all the Divine Knowledge and Light of Creation.
All that I know I have drawn from the lifetimes that my own Soul has lived (see http://Cronshaw.us ) -- which has enabled me to restore the original Gospel teachings which the Church corrupted (see http://OriginalGospel.Ebionite.com ).
What Constitutes Proof?
What Constitutes Proof?
If you portray the physical as evidence and the source of proof, then you have been sucked into the lie of faux-science which has traditionally rejected anything metaphysical. Why does the rejection of Metaphysical constitute fraud? The validity of the words of Nikola Tesla has proven to be true when he stated: "The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade than in all the previous centuries of its existence.”
Modern science has confirmed the wisdom of the mystic, and has proven that the physical images we see and interact with are in fact incomplete images that have been projected from an UNSEEN SOURCE -- which is why Nobel Prize winner in Physics Niels Bohr stated: “Everything we call real is made of things that cannot be regarded as real. If quantum mechanics hasn't profoundly shocked you, you haven't understood it yet”. When rightly understood, the physical is a three-dimensional shadow-image that is being projected from a Higher Unseen Source Reality -- and it is impossible to understand the shadow-image, without understanding the Unseen Source that is projecting the images we see. You can find the evidence that confirms this fact at two links at The Limitations Of Science http://TheLawOfOctaves.com#LimitationsOfScience AND The Scientific Revolution http://TheLawOfOctaves.com#ScientificRevolution
To find Truth a number of important questions must be posed: Why can't we see into the Source that modern science now acknowledges the existence of? If God is real, why can't everyone see God? The answer: If you can't see the Source, then you have to overcome your present condition of intellectual immaturity. Immaturity caused by the lack of development of mind which is caused by beliefs limited to the shadow-images of the physical. To see the Unseen Spiritual Source, you must begin to embrace the process of developing those innate attributes of mind that enable you begin to access your own Inner Source -- as well as the Source of all other aspects of Life and Creation. There is a Universal Voice of the Mystic that states: "If you want to see what I see, and know what I know, then you have to develop your higher attributes of mind that enable you too see and know what the immature is blind to." That most people will not make the effort -- and sit back proclaiming that only the physical shadow-images are real -- proclaiming that there is no Spirit -- is what causes people to live spiritually flat-lined lives. In the words of Nikola Tesla: "If you wish to understand the universe, think of energy, frequency and vibration". While it is in your power to change and evolve the frequency and vibration of your mind that will permit you to possess what mystics portray as the "eyes to see", few people are willing to make the effort. For those choosing to make the effort, you will find your answer at Spiritual Osmosis And The Narrow Gate http://TheLawOfOctaves.com#Osmosis .
What is the Law of Octaves? It is a checking system built into the Natural Laws that inhibits a person from advancing without competing the level of development they are presently at. It is like a final test that will hold back advancement to the next grade-level without fully completing the previous level. And this system of progress that is built into the Natural Laws of Creation, is explored at The Law Of Jacob's Ladder And Mental Advancement http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com#LawOFJacobsLadder
When you are climbing a ladder, you must let go of the previous rung, to pull yourself up to the next rung. Built into the Natural Laws, there is a checking system or interval that tests and insures that you are prepared to advance beyond the level you are at. Without understanding how the checking system functions, and what is required to bring about Wholeness at each level, progress is at a snails pace. Thus, Atheists, those who of of an ideological or dogmatic mindset that will only look to the physical, as well as every variety of blind believers, insure their failure to advance, by virtue of their mindset and lifestyle. Why? Because they cling to the previous rung that remains incomplete, and cannot advance their thinking and perceptive-intellect beyond the level they are at.
The meme ignorantly misrepresents the position of Einstein who warned: "Concerning matter, we have been all wrong. What we have called matter is energy, whose vibration has been so lowered as to be perceptible to the senses. There is no matter. Time does not exist – we invented it. Time is what the clock says. Time and space are not conditions in which we live, but modes by which we think. The more I learn of physics, the more I am drawn to metaphysics. I’m not an atheist. The problem involved is too vast for our limited minds. We are in the position of a little child entering a huge library filled with books in many languages. The child knows someone must have written those books." ~ Albert Einstein
Einstein also acknowledged the Unseen Field as the Source of the shadow-images we see when he said: “We may therefore regard matter as being constituted by the regions of space in which the field is extremely intense… There is no place in this new kind of physics both for the field and matter, for the field is the only reality”. What is the physical? Einsteing portrayed our physical self in the words: "We are slowed down sound and light waves, a walking bundle of frequencies tuned into the cosmos. We are souls dressed up in sacred biochemical garments and our bodies are the instruments through which our souls play their music". What this means is that anyone who requires proof in the physical, is look to the Shadow-Image instead of the (Unseen) Source. And this fact that has been witnessed by the mystic, has now been confirmed by modern science. Admittedly, all religions have been corrupted by what Deists portray as Revealed Religion and "priest-craft". But, the true purpose of religion is to assist the person in the development of the "eyes to see" into the Source that science has proven the existence of. As a True-Deist, Jesus taught his original followers how to prevail over the Natural Laws that limit their perceptive-understanding (see The Law Of The Gospels http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com ). But the Gospel teachings were corrupted by Revealed Religion and priest-craft.
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The Whole Truth That Is Ignored By The Church
Why was the words "Depart From Me, I Never Knew You" said? The most important part of Matt 7:23 was left out. The heart of the statement portrayed those who are Lawless: "I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness." And therein lies the problem as seen in the fact that because of the false prophets of the Church, the modern believer is clueless as to what Jesus actually taught when he was making reference to The Law that each believer must fulfill within their own mind (see Spiritual Meaning And Fulfillment Of The Law http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com#SpiritualMeaningOfTheLaw ).
Why does the Church condemn and reject the witness of those who walked and talked with Jesus daily -- those who he taught the Mysteries of the Kingdom that could only be spoken in parables to the majority of people? Because they have been seduced by the faux-prophets of the Church. Those who Jesus personally instructed and raised up, all witnessed to the fact that Jesus taught them how to fulfill the Law and become the Anointed -- as he had done (see Jesus Taught To Become The Christ http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com#BecomeTheChrist ). Were the people who Jesus personally taught wrong? The Gospel states that Jesus knew their thoughts (see Jesus Knew The People's Thoughts http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com#Thoughts ) -- and because he knew the thoughts of those who he taught, he knew which ones had advanced up the proverbial Jacob's Ladder of mental and spiritual advancement and elevation (quoting):
The Gospels state that Jesus knew the thoughts of the people to whom he was speaking to. It is written: "And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Why are you thinking evil in your hearts?" (Matt 9:4). And again: "And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand" (Matt 12:25). In understanding the thoughts of the people he was speaking to, it is written: "And with many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were able to hear it. But without a parable He did not speak to them. And when they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples" (Mark 4:33-34). The key statement is in the words "as they were able to hear it" -- meaning that he knew their thoughts and spoke in accordance with the level of their development and their ability to comprehend the Higher Mysteries of the Soul and the Kingdom. The Consciousness of a person, and their ability to understand the spiritual meaning of the Gospel teachings, deepens upon, and expands in accord with the "frequency and vibration" of their mind -- which is manifest in their level upon level of their mental development and enlightenment. In understanding their thoughts, Jesus could observe their ability to understand the Gospel teachings as a matter of the fulfillment of the Law, and those few who had fulfilled the Law as he taught them, were able to comprehend man's higher Soul and spiritual reality, by each step in their level of "frequency and vibration" of mind.
In the same way that a fetus is incapable of comprehending the realities of this world, so too is organic "natural" man incapable of comprehending his own higher Soul and Spiritual reality. That organic man is incapable of comprehending the spiritual meaning of the scriptures and the Gospel teachings, was also confirmed by Paul who could only convey what he portrayed as the "milk" of the Gospel for "babes in Christ" -- i.e., "And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; for you are still carnal" (1 Cor 3:1-3). Thus, because these baptized and confirmed Christians had not evolved through the transformative process which is portrayed in the article in the Encyclopedia Britannica under the heading, The History of Christian Mysticism, where it reads: “Although the essence of mysticism is the sense of contact with the transcendent, mysticism in the history of Christianity should not be understood merely in terms of special ecstatic experiences but as part of a religious process lived out within the context of the Christian community. From this perspective mysticism played a vital part in the early church. Early Christianity was a religion of the spirit that expressed itself in the heightening and enlargement of human consciousness”. What this means is that the purpose and objective of the original Gospel teachings was to bring about the a higher evolved condition of mind portrayed in the words: "...Early Christianity was a religion of the spirit that expressed itself in the heightening and enlargement of human consciousness”. And what Paul confirmed was that those Christians who remained at the "natural" level of organic consciousness without evolving through the transformative process, could only be taught the doctrine of Jesus Christ and him crucified (1 Cor 2:2). Why, because they were not yet spiritual men -- but rather, they were men of flesh and still very much “babes in Christ”. Paul then explains that: “I gave you milk to drink, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Indeed, even now you are not yet able” (1 Cor 3:2).
In the same way that the most important spiritual meaning of Matt 7:23 was left out, so too was the most important part left out of Luke 13:3. The actual meaning of the verse is properly captured in the Amplified version which reads: "I tell you, no; but unless you repent [change your old way of thinking, turn from your sinful ways and live changed lives], you will all likewise perish". Because the faith-based believers have permitted themselves to be seduced by the man-made doctrines of the Church as dictated to them by a series of Roman Emperors, they remain shackled by their "old way of thinking" -- wherein they believe they are exempt through grace and are not required to "turn from their sinful ways" -- and in not understanding the Law that Jesus taught to fulfill, they fail to "live changed lives". that Jesus taught was necessary to experience the Kingdom come within them as stated in the words: "Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom" (Matt 16:28).
Jesus taught that the Kingdom will never come upon the earth as the faux-doomsday prophets teach the gullible believers -- because it is within you (Luke 17:20-21). But the modern believers fail to experience the Kingdom come within them, because they reject the original teachings of Jesus on how to fulfill the Law (see The Law Of The Gospels http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com ). Which is why Jesus portrays the modern believers as "lawless".
The Law And The Gospels
The Law And The Gospels
Is there a difference between the Old and New Testaments? No. The Old and New Testaments are saying the same thing but written in different languages (metaphors,allegories). Regardless of the fact that in the Homilies of Clement the Apostle Peter rightly claimed that when the spiritual meaning is understood, that there is absolutely no difference between the two testaments -- i.e., (quoting): "Moreover, if any one has been thought worthy to recognize both as preaching one doctrine, that man has been counted rich in God, understanding both the old things as new in time, and the new things as old.” The Law of Moses employs extreme allegorical symbolism which Jesus taught the meaning of to his disciples and followers as demonstrated at The Spiritual Meaning And Fulfillment Of The Law http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com#SpiritualMeaningOfTheLaw . And this is why in the Homilies of his disciple Clement the Apostle Peter is quoted as stating that “For on this account Jesus is concealed from the Jews, who have taken Moses as their teacher, and Moses is hidden from those who have believed Jesus. For, there being one teaching by both, God accepts him who has believed either of these". Wherein Peter then explained: “Neither, therefore, are the Hebrews condemned on account of their ignorance of Jesus, by reason of Him who has concealed Him, if, doing the things commanded by Moses, they do not hate Him whom they do not know. Neither are those from among the Gentiles condemned, who know not Moses on account of Him who hath concealed him, provided that these also, doing the things spoken by Jesus, do not hate Him whom they do not know."
This provision in the words that the believers "...do not hate Him whom they do not know" As stated, speaking of the Jews whose hearts were hardened for the spiritual advancement of the Gentiles, Paul warns the gentile non-Jewish believers: "If some of the branches have been broken off, and you, though a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root, do not boast over those branches. If you do, consider this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. You will say then, 'Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.' Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either" (Rom 11:17-21). Yet, in rejection of this warning, the gentiles have perpetually made war upon the Jews -- blinding themselves to the spiritual meaning of the Law which Jesus revealed only to his original (Ebionite Nazirene) disciples -- who the gentile church condemned as heretics (see The Ebionite Heresy http://DevilSpawn.Ebionite.com#TheEbioniteHeresy ). Thus, in their condemnation of the original disciples and followers of Jesus, God has brought their own judgment back upon the gentiles -- rendering the modern Christian blind to the spiritual meaning of both the Old and New Testaments. That modern Christian dogma has virtually nothing in common with what Jesus actually taught, is confirmed in the facts as explored at The Law Of The Gospels http://TheLawOfTheGospels.com .
This hatred and rejection of the Jews on the part of the gentile Christians reached new heights when in 1543, Martin Luther published “The Jews and Their Lies,” which today is shocking in its venom, and even for its time stood out as particularly cruel and intolerant. In the 65,000-word treatise, he calls for a litany of horrors, including the destruction of synagogues, Jewish schools and homes; for rabbis to be forbidden to preach; for the stripping of legal protection of Jews on highways; for the confiscation of their money. The Jews are, wrote Luther, a “base, whoring people, that is, no people of God, and their boast of lineage, circumcision, and law must be accounted as filth.” Yet, Peter warned that it was the Hand of God that inhibited the Jews from embracing the New Testament. In the writings of Peter's disciple Clement, the Apostle states that it means nothing to be born a Jew or Christian, or to be called -- because the opportunity you were given by either birth, or your religious affiliation, is not by virtue of your own choice, but the result of the Hand of God upon your life -- as seen in the words: “Then Peter, wondering at the eagerness of the multitudes, answered, You see, brethren, how the words of our Lord are manifestly fulfilled. For I remember His saying, Many shall come from the east and from the west, the north and the south, and shall recline on the bosoms of Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob. But many, said He also, are called, but few chosen. The coming, therefore, of these called ones is fulfilled. But inasmuch as it is not of themselves, but of God who has called them and caused them to come, on this account alone they have no reward, since it is not of themselves but of Him who has wrought in them. But if, after being called, they do things that are excellent, for this is of themselves, then for this they shall have a reward”.
This truth is further spoken of when Peter explained: “For even the Hebrews who believe Moses, and do not observe the things spoken by him, are not saved, unless they observe the things that were spoken to them. For their believing Moses was not of their own will, but of God, who said to Moses, Behold, I come to thee in a pillar of cloud, that the people may hear me speaking to thee, and may believe thee for ever. Since, therefore, both to the Hebrews and to those who are called from the Gentiles, believing in the teachers of truth is of God, while excellent actions are left to every one to do by his own judgment, the reward is righteously bestowed upon those who do well. For there would have been no need of Moses, or of the coming of Jesus, if of themselves they would have understood what is reasonable. Neither is there salvation in believing in teachers and calling them lords”. Yet the blindness of the modern Christians have promoted the man-made dogma that they are "saved" by praying to Jesus to be their personal lord and savior -- which salvation they claim regardless of the manner in which they live their lives.
When Peter warned that "For there would have been no need of Moses, or of the coming of Jesus, if of themselves they would have understood what is reasonable", he has confirmed the core teaching of the Gospels on seeking only The One Teacher http://BrotherOfJesus.org#TheOneTeacher . There is only One Teacher -- and that is the indwelling Logos/Son of God/True Prophet within your own mind that the scriptures use as a catalyst to connect with and learn from directly. As stated by the Apostle Peter in the Homilies of his disciple Clement: "...And therefore I advise not only wise men, but indeed all men who have a desire of knowing what is advantageous to them, that they seek after the True Prophet; for it is He alone who knoweth all things, and who knoweth what and how every man is seeking. For He is within the mind of every one of us, but in those who have no desire of the knowledge of God and His righteousness, He is inoperative; but He works in those who seek after that which is profitable to their souls, and kindles in them the light of knowledge. Wherefore seek Him first of all; and if you do not find Him, expect not that you shall learn anything from any other. But He is soon found by those who diligently seek Him through love of the truth, and whose souls are not taken possession of by wickedness. For He is present with those who desire Him in the innocence of their spirits, who bear patiently, and draw sighs from the bottom of their hearts through love of the truth; but He deserts malevolent minds, because as a prophet He knows the thoughts of every one. And therefore let no one think that he can find Him by his own wisdom, unless, as we have said, he empty his mind of all wickedness, and conceive a pure and faithful desire to know Him. For when any one has so prepared himself, He Himself as a prophet, seeing a mind prepared for Him, of His own accord offers Himself to his knowledge”. Yet, the modern believer rejects this core Gospel Truth, and teaches that it does not matter how you live your life once you say your prayer accepting Jesus as your personal lord and savior.
With respect to the reading and studying of the allegorical scriptures, Peter further warned that "...therefore great care is to be taken, that when the law of God is read, it be not read according to the understanding of our own mind. For there are many sayings in the divine Scriptures which can be drawn to that sense which every one has preconceived for himself; and this ought not to be done. For you ought not to seek a foreign and extraneous sense, which you have brought from without". If we ask the question: What is being said to the believer who desires to be faithful to the Gospel Teachings? By design, the scriptures cannot be understood by the organic mind of the faith-based believers. And this fact is confirmed when Peter stated: "when the law of God (scriptures) is read, it be not read according to the understanding of our own mind"? Why? Because it is composed in a symbolic language that can only be interpreted and understood by the inward-looking Intuitive attributes of mind that must be developed. The outward-looking Linear spheres of mind attempts to interpret all things literally and historically -- which is why Peter warns that "...For there are many sayings in the divine Scriptures which can be drawn to that sense which every one has preconceived for himself". Further, Peter warns that "...For you ought not to seek a foreign and extraneous sense, which you have brought from without". What this means is that if you attempt to interpret the scriptures in accord with a Biblical Commentary -- or in accord with the teachings of a Church -- or from a human thought-perspective -- that you will not only fail to understand the meaning of the scriptures, but you will alienate and disenfranchise your mind from the true spiritual meaning. Why? Because the scriptures are composed in the allegorical language of the Soul that employs allegorical catalysts that are used to develop the inward-looking Intuitive Spheres of Mind.
The Gospel teachings were destroyed by the Gentile Church, because they were too carnal to understand the Law and it's application within the person's own mind. People who worship Jesus as the latest incarnation of the proverbial sun-god, are incapable of comprehending the spiritual meaning of the Gospel teachings (see http://OriginalGospel.Ebionite.com )
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