Book Review – The Virgin and the Priest by Mark Gibbs Scandalous, provocative and controversial are the theories and conclusions presented in this book, yet they may be absolutely true. At least they are definitely worth considering. Author Mark Gibbs has spent 30 years researching religious history and in this work he sheds light on […]
The ability to imagine a better future and help create it is a very special gift, and when people use it, they give a great gift to others. John Lennon’s “Imagine” asks people to do just that, which is why this song has stood the test of time. Watch the music video: “Imagine” What does […]
Many people today say they are against organized religion, usually because they’ve had some kind of negative experience. Often young people view religion as being controlling, and once they’ve left the shelter of the home environment they flee the church as well. I recently watched a very insightful video on 100 Huntley Street that sheds […]
Some of us grew up in situations where Sunday was boring. Or Sunday was a sports rat race – that is increasingly common. Some of us grew up in homes where Sunday was just another day or worse still, Sunday was a disappointment, because it was supposed to be a family day, or a day off, […]
The Divine Principle has changed the lives of millions around the world. Questions about God, the purpose of life and the problems we see in the world are answered with depth and clarity. For the past 60 years the Divine Principle has been a catalyst for the creation of many organizations and projects intended to […]
“One of the main tasks of theology is to find words that do not divide but unite, that do not create conflict but unity, that do not hurt but heal.” – Henri Nouwen “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of […]
Science has finally caught up with religion, but religion can still learn a lot from science. The following is a review of the documentary “The Connection” by Elemental Media. “Modern science has shown us that the mind has the power to heal. We should use that power.” – Dr. Herbert Benson Non-Contagious Diseases are Spreading […]
How many times can you read a book? Well, that depends on the book; doesn’t it? I’ve been reading the Divine Principle (in several different formats) for about 38 years now, and I’m not tired of it yet. I keep discovering new ways of understanding the content. Drink from the Fountain I’ve been reading the […]
We are familiar with the idea that sometimes we are offered incredible opportunities or doors to walk through in our lives, and sometimes our way is blocked altogether. Is it just circumstance or is there some kind of Divine intervention at work? In this message series we are contemplating the doors that are in front […]
Western Civilization has been shaped by Christianity but I think we are out of touch with what it was like in Jesus’ day. We need to understand the culture, traditions and social sentiments that he was up against, in order to bring God’s love and liberation to humanity. Jesus was trapped in the confines of […]
