I will begin my blog by explaining my perception of God, Science, and Spirituality and how they are all related to social work. Just a few topics that shouldn't take too long to explain.
But before I get to these topics, I want to talk about the Billionaires Wealthcare People
Here is the website to read about these 'actors' check it out.. http://billionairesforwealthcare.com/ And you tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHVwrCzRUX0
I loved this, you can see the usual people who are anti anything Obama stupefied by the Billionaires, it's hysterical. On the one hand the 9/12, aka tea baggers group at first reaction these Billionaires is as kindred cohort against Obama, but then you can see in their faces that they are in a sense being stupefied and punked! Love it! I think this is whats called Extreme Social Justice Theater.
Getting back to my perceptions; I begin with God, the Creator, Spirit whatever word is used to describe the oneness which connects all of us. As my blog entries go on I will reference God, Science and Spirituality in relation to Social work in communities and practice. Because my perception is lens-ed by my spiritual practice I will provide a little background on what is called Religious Science aka Science of Mind. The following is a post from the United Centers for Spiritual Living on what we believe: It is not necessary to use the word God anything can be used to represent the sacred.
United Centers for Spiritual Living - What We Believe
By Dr. Ernest Holmes
We believe in God, the living Spirit Almighty; one, indestructible, absolute, and self-existent Cause. This One manifests Itself in and through all creation, but is not absorbed by Its creation. The manifest universe is the body of God; it is the logical and necessary outcome of the infinite self-knowingness of God.
We believe in the individualization of the Spirit in Us, and that all people are individualizations of the One Spirit.
We believe in the eternality, the immortality, and the continuity of the individual soul, forever and ever expanding.
We believe that heaven is within us, and that we experience it to the degree that we become conscious of it.
We believe the ultimate goal of life to be a complete freedom from all discord of every nature, and that this goal is sure to be attained by all.
We believe in the unity of all life, and that the highest God and the innermost God is one God. We believe that God is personal to all who feel this indwelling presence.
We believe in the direct revelation of truth through our intuitive and spiritual nature, and that anyone may become a revealer of truth who lives in close contact with the indwelling God.
We believe that the Universal Spirit, which is God, operates through a Universal Mind, which is the Law of God; and that we are surrounded by this Creative Mind which receives the direct impress of our thought and acts upon it.
We believe in the healing of the sick through the power of this Mind.
We believe in the control of conditions through the power of this Mind.
We believe in the eternal Goodness, the eternal Loving-kindness, and the eternal Givingness of Life to all.
We believe in our own soul, our own spirit, and our own destiny; for we understand that the life of all is God. http://www.unitedcentersforspiritualliving.org
Earnest Holmes founded Religious Science, and was part of what is termed the American Renaissance in the early 1920's. His influences were Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thomas Toward, and Mary Baker Eddy among many other metaphysical theorists. He passed on in 1960 but has left a legacy of centers throughout the world who are considered members of the New Thought Movement.
I would like to say that I follow my practice religiously, but I don't. However what I do know is that my life is more joyful, less stressful and healthy when I do follow my practice with regularity. Enough said.
But before I get to these topics, I want to talk about the Billionaires Wealthcare People
Here is the website to read about these 'actors' check it out.. http://billionairesforwealthcare.com/ And you tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHVwrCzRUX0
I loved this, you can see the usual people who are anti anything Obama stupefied by the Billionaires, it's hysterical. On the one hand the 9/12, aka tea baggers group at first reaction these Billionaires is as kindred cohort against Obama, but then you can see in their faces that they are in a sense being stupefied and punked! Love it! I think this is whats called Extreme Social Justice Theater.
Getting back to my perceptions; I begin with God, the Creator, Spirit whatever word is used to describe the oneness which connects all of us. As my blog entries go on I will reference God, Science and Spirituality in relation to Social work in communities and practice. Because my perception is lens-ed by my spiritual practice I will provide a little background on what is called Religious Science aka Science of Mind. The following is a post from the United Centers for Spiritual Living on what we believe: It is not necessary to use the word God anything can be used to represent the sacred.
United Centers for Spiritual Living - What We Believe
By Dr. Ernest Holmes
We believe in God, the living Spirit Almighty; one, indestructible, absolute, and self-existent Cause. This One manifests Itself in and through all creation, but is not absorbed by Its creation. The manifest universe is the body of God; it is the logical and necessary outcome of the infinite self-knowingness of God.
We believe in the individualization of the Spirit in Us, and that all people are individualizations of the One Spirit.
We believe in the eternality, the immortality, and the continuity of the individual soul, forever and ever expanding.
We believe that heaven is within us, and that we experience it to the degree that we become conscious of it.
We believe the ultimate goal of life to be a complete freedom from all discord of every nature, and that this goal is sure to be attained by all.
We believe in the unity of all life, and that the highest God and the innermost God is one God. We believe that God is personal to all who feel this indwelling presence.
We believe in the direct revelation of truth through our intuitive and spiritual nature, and that anyone may become a revealer of truth who lives in close contact with the indwelling God.
We believe that the Universal Spirit, which is God, operates through a Universal Mind, which is the Law of God; and that we are surrounded by this Creative Mind which receives the direct impress of our thought and acts upon it.
We believe in the healing of the sick through the power of this Mind.
We believe in the control of conditions through the power of this Mind.
We believe in the eternal Goodness, the eternal Loving-kindness, and the eternal Givingness of Life to all.
We believe in our own soul, our own spirit, and our own destiny; for we understand that the life of all is God. http://www.unitedcentersforspiritualliving.org
Earnest Holmes founded Religious Science, and was part of what is termed the American Renaissance in the early 1920's. His influences were Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thomas Toward, and Mary Baker Eddy among many other metaphysical theorists. He passed on in 1960 but has left a legacy of centers throughout the world who are considered members of the New Thought Movement.
I would like to say that I follow my practice religiously, but I don't. However what I do know is that my life is more joyful, less stressful and healthy when I do follow my practice with regularity. Enough said.
