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| − | 100:6.1 [ | + | 100:6.1 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION Evolutionary religions] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revelatory religions] may differ markedly in [[method]], but in [[motive]] there is great similarity. [[Religion]] is not a specific [[function]] of life; rather is it a [[mode]] of living. True [[religion]] is a wholehearted [[devotion]] to some [[reality]] which the religionist deems to be of [[supreme]] [[value]] to himself and for all [[mankind]]. And the outstanding characteristics of all [[religions]] are: unquestioning [[loyalty]] and wholehearted [[devotion]] to [[supreme]] [[values]]. This [[religious]] [[devotion]] to [[supreme]] [[values]] is shown in the [[relation]] of the supposedly irreligious [[mother]] to her [[child]] and in the fervent [[loyalty]] of nonreligionists to an espoused [[cause]]. |
100:6.2 The [[accepted]] [[supreme]] [[value]] of the religionist may be base or even [[false]], but it is nevertheless [[religious]]. A [[religion]] is [[genuine]] to just the extent that the [[value]] which is held to be [[supreme]] is truly a [[cosmic]] [[reality]] of genuine [[spiritual]] [[worth]]. | 100:6.2 The [[accepted]] [[supreme]] [[value]] of the religionist may be base or even [[false]], but it is nevertheless [[religious]]. A [[religion]] is [[genuine]] to just the extent that the [[value]] which is held to be [[supreme]] is truly a [[cosmic]] [[reality]] of genuine [[spiritual]] [[worth]]. | ||
| − | 100:6.3 The marks of [[human]] [[response]] to the [[religious]] [[impulse]] [[embrace]] the [[qualities]] of [[nobility]] and grandeur. The [[sincere]] [[religionist]] is [[conscious]] of [[universe]] [[citizenship]] and is [[aware]] of making [[contact]] with [[sources]] of [[superhuman]] [[power]]. He is thrilled and energized with the [[assurance]] of belonging to a superior and [[ennobled]] [[fellowship]] of the [ | + | 100:6.3 The marks of [[human]] [[response]] to the [[religious]] [[impulse]] [[embrace]] the [[qualities]] of [[nobility]] and grandeur. The [[sincere]] [[religionist]] is [[conscious]] of [[universe]] [[citizenship]] and is [[aware]] of making [[contact]] with [[sources]] of [[superhuman]] [[power]]. He is thrilled and energized with the [[assurance]] of belonging to a superior and [[ennobled]] [[fellowship]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_30 sons of God]. The [[consciousness]] of [[self]]-[[worth]] has become augmented by the [[stimulus]] of the [[quest]] for the highest [[universe]] objectives—[[supreme]] [[goals]]. |
100:6.4 The [[self]] has [[surrendered]] to the [[intriguing]] drive of an all-[[encompassing]] [[motivation]] which imposes heightened [[self]]-[[discipline]], lessens [[emotional]] [[conflict]], and makes [[mortal]] life truly [[worth]] living. The [[morbid]] [[recognition]] of [[human]] [[limitations]] is changed to the [[natural]] [[consciousness]] of [[mortal]] [[Parameters|shortcomings]], [[associated]] with [[moral]] [[determination]] and [[spiritual]] [[aspiration]] to [[attain]] the highest [[universe]] and [[superuniverse]] [[goals]]. And this [[intense]] striving for the [[attainment]] of [[supermortal]] [[ideals]] is always characterized by increasing [[patience]], [[forbearance]], [[fortitude]], and [[tolerance]]. | 100:6.4 The [[self]] has [[surrendered]] to the [[intriguing]] drive of an all-[[encompassing]] [[motivation]] which imposes heightened [[self]]-[[discipline]], lessens [[emotional]] [[conflict]], and makes [[mortal]] life truly [[worth]] living. The [[morbid]] [[recognition]] of [[human]] [[limitations]] is changed to the [[natural]] [[consciousness]] of [[mortal]] [[Parameters|shortcomings]], [[associated]] with [[moral]] [[determination]] and [[spiritual]] [[aspiration]] to [[attain]] the highest [[universe]] and [[superuniverse]] [[goals]]. And this [[intense]] striving for the [[attainment]] of [[supermortal]] [[ideals]] is always characterized by increasing [[patience]], [[forbearance]], [[fortitude]], and [[tolerance]]. | ||
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100:6.5 But true [[religion]] is a living [[love]], a life of [[service]]. The religionist's detachment from much that is [[purely]] [[temporal]] and trivial never leads to [[social]] [[isolation]], and it should not destroy the sense of [[humor]]. Genuine [[religion]] takes nothing away from [[human]] [[existence]], but it does add new [[meanings]] to all of life; it generates new [[types]] of [[enthusiasm]], zeal, and [[courage]]. It may even engender the [[spirit]] of the [[crusader]], which is more than [[dangerous]] if not [[controlled]] by [[spiritual]] [[insight]] and [[loyal]] [[devotion]] to the commonplace [[social]] [[obligations]] of [[human]] [[loyalties]]. | 100:6.5 But true [[religion]] is a living [[love]], a life of [[service]]. The religionist's detachment from much that is [[purely]] [[temporal]] and trivial never leads to [[social]] [[isolation]], and it should not destroy the sense of [[humor]]. Genuine [[religion]] takes nothing away from [[human]] [[existence]], but it does add new [[meanings]] to all of life; it generates new [[types]] of [[enthusiasm]], zeal, and [[courage]]. It may even engender the [[spirit]] of the [[crusader]], which is more than [[dangerous]] if not [[controlled]] by [[spiritual]] [[insight]] and [[loyal]] [[devotion]] to the commonplace [[social]] [[obligations]] of [[human]] [[loyalties]]. | ||
| − | 100:6.6 One of the most [[amazing]] earmarks of [[religious]] living is that [[dynamic]] and [[sublime]] [[peace]], that [[peace]] which passes all [[human]] [[understanding]], that [[cosmic]] [[poise]] which betokens the [[absence]] of all [[doubt]] and [[turmoil]]. Such [[levels]] of [[spiritual]] [[stability]] are immune to [[disappointment]]. Such [[religionists]] are like the [[Apostle Paul]], who said: "I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else shall be able to separate us from the love of God."[ | + | 100:6.6 One of the most [[amazing]] earmarks of [[religious]] living is that [[dynamic]] and [[sublime]] [[peace]], that [[peace]] which passes all [[human]] [[understanding]], that [[cosmic]] [[poise]] which betokens the [[absence]] of all [[doubt]] and [[turmoil]]. Such [[levels]] of [[spiritual]] [[stability]] are immune to [[disappointment]]. Such [[religionists]] are like the [[Apostle Paul]], who said: "I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else shall be able to separate us from the love of God."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_VIII] |
100:6.7 There is a sense of [[security]], [[associated]] with the [[realization]] of triumphing [[glory]], resident in the [[consciousness]] of the religionist who has grasped the [[reality]] of the [[Supreme]], and who pursues the [[goal]] of the [[Ultimate]]. | 100:6.7 There is a sense of [[security]], [[associated]] with the [[realization]] of triumphing [[glory]], resident in the [[consciousness]] of the religionist who has grasped the [[reality]] of the [[Supreme]], and who pursues the [[goal]] of the [[Ultimate]]. | ||
| − | 100:6.8 Even [ | + | 100:6.8 Even [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION evolutionary religion] is all of this in [[loyalty]] and grandeur because it is a [[genuine]] [[experience]]. But [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revelatory religion] is [[excellent]] as well as [[genuine]]. The new [[loyalties]] of enlarged [[spiritual]] [[vision]] create new [[levels]] of [[love]] and [[devotion]], of [[service]] and [[fellowship]]; and all this enhanced [[social]] outlook produces an enlarged [[consciousness]] of the [[Fatherhood]] of [[God]] and the [[brotherhood]] of [[man]]. |
| − | 100:6.9 The characteristic [[difference]] between [ | + | 100:6.9 The characteristic [[difference]] between [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION evolved] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revealed religion] is a new [[quality]] of [[divine]] [[wisdom]] which is added to [[purely]] [[experiential]] [[human]] [[wisdom]]. But it is [[experience]] in and with the [[human]] [[religions]] that [[develops]] the [[capacity]] for subsequent [[reception]] of increased [[bestowals]] of divine [[wisdom]] and cosmic [[insight]]. |
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Latest revision as of 21:13, 12 December 2020
100:6.1 Evolutionary religions and revelatory religions may differ markedly in method, but in motive there is great similarity. Religion is not a specific function of life; rather is it a mode of living. True religion is a wholehearted devotion to some reality which the religionist deems to be of supreme value to himself and for all mankind. And the outstanding characteristics of all religions are: unquestioning loyalty and wholehearted devotion to supreme values. This religious devotion to supreme values is shown in the relation of the supposedly irreligious mother to her child and in the fervent loyalty of nonreligionists to an espoused cause.
100:6.2 The accepted supreme value of the religionist may be base or even false, but it is nevertheless religious. A religion is genuine to just the extent that the value which is held to be supreme is truly a cosmic reality of genuine spiritual worth.
100:6.3 The marks of human response to the religious impulse embrace the qualities of nobility and grandeur. The sincere religionist is conscious of universe citizenship and is aware of making contact with sources of superhuman power. He is thrilled and energized with the assurance of belonging to a superior and ennobled fellowship of the sons of God. The consciousness of self-worth has become augmented by the stimulus of the quest for the highest universe objectives—supreme goals.
100:6.4 The self has surrendered to the intriguing drive of an all-encompassing motivation which imposes heightened self-discipline, lessens emotional conflict, and makes mortal life truly worth living. The morbid recognition of human limitations is changed to the natural consciousness of mortal shortcomings, associated with moral determination and spiritual aspiration to attain the highest universe and superuniverse goals. And this intense striving for the attainment of supermortal ideals is always characterized by increasing patience, forbearance, fortitude, and tolerance.
100:6.5 But true religion is a living love, a life of service. The religionist's detachment from much that is purely temporal and trivial never leads to social isolation, and it should not destroy the sense of humor. Genuine religion takes nothing away from human existence, but it does add new meanings to all of life; it generates new types of enthusiasm, zeal, and courage. It may even engender the spirit of the crusader, which is more than dangerous if not controlled by spiritual insight and loyal devotion to the commonplace social obligations of human loyalties.
100:6.6 One of the most amazing earmarks of religious living is that dynamic and sublime peace, that peace which passes all human understanding, that cosmic poise which betokens the absence of all doubt and turmoil. Such levels of spiritual stability are immune to disappointment. Such religionists are like the Apostle Paul, who said: "I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else shall be able to separate us from the love of God."[1]
100:6.7 There is a sense of security, associated with the realization of triumphing glory, resident in the consciousness of the religionist who has grasped the reality of the Supreme, and who pursues the goal of the Ultimate.
100:6.8 Even evolutionary religion is all of this in loyalty and grandeur because it is a genuine experience. But revelatory religion is excellent as well as genuine. The new loyalties of enlarged spiritual vision create new levels of love and devotion, of service and fellowship; and all this enhanced social outlook produces an enlarged consciousness of the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man.
100:6.9 The characteristic difference between evolved and revealed religion is a new quality of divine wisdom which is added to purely experiential human wisdom. But it is experience in and with the human religions that develops the capacity for subsequent reception of increased bestowals of divine wisdom and cosmic insight.
