I began with an orthodox religion.* I am ending with a devout respect for creative energy, which in the infancy of my spiritual unfoldment I called “Father,” my Protector who dispensed both reward and punishment.What was in the beginning blind faith in a supreme being has become an understanding faith of universal energy, which I call Light. For Light is far more than simple incandescence. It IS! And when directed by the catalytic action of understanding love, it is indeed limitless power.
I also have great respect for all channels of this creative life force. I am awed by the tremendous responsibility implied in our use of this great creative force — to help, or to harm.
At my feet lie rusty chains of concepts I discarded in my quest for understanding. The fallacy of mankind to ascribe good- or ill-fortune to either a god or a devil is a blasphemy of my Creator, for I now believe that my good or error resides entirely with my self and my ability to attune my human self more clearly to the limitless expression of my Creator.
I also now realize my inability, under universal law, to either make decisions for another or accept responsibility for decisions made by another. The statement “I am my brother’s keeper” takes on new meaning, for the I AM in all is the true keeper, not another mortal. And as long as I adhere as closely as I can to the best expression of my I AM life force, I “keep” my brother in a higher vibration because I strengthen this vibration for the benefit of all.
This is the true meaning of “If I be lifted up, I shall draw all men unto me” For if I conquer the ignorance and error in my expression of the collective psyche, I have contributed a small spark of Light to this psyche for all to draw upon.
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Episcopal Church
