Letters to the Editor
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The Hypocrisy of Religion in the United States
As a deeply spiritual person, I find it very difficult to understand the power of religion to corrupt and coerce followers of any sect that demands subservience to God, or any other deity. The teachings of Jesus the Christ are clear: the kingdom of heaven is within (not outside us); and the Father and I are One; these things and greater shall ye do (referring to His miracles and acts of compassion). The Masters representing all Spiritual paths, in their true words, say the same thing: We are all One; there is no separation, except in our minds. For someone to say they have the ear of God and know better than anyone else what He wants for the rest of us is pure egotism. I beleive that Spirit, whatever name you assign It, has only one purpose and that is for each of us to recognize our own Divinity and share that wisdom with others through our acts, not our words. No one, not even Pat Robertson, can know why tragedy strikes one and not another. The greatest women and men in our history have been overwhelmed with personal tragedy, and have risen above it for the benefit and greater good of all.
Let's pay attention to Truth, Beauty and Love. Evil cannot exist in the presence of Love.
Peace be with you,
John