Man's search for meaning, purpose and the nature of life is reflected in the myriad of religions established around the world. Likely, religious institutions have been an intricate part of human culture as long as man has existed on the planet. Religious beliefs shape the life experience of the multitudes, regardless of the nature of such beliefs.
There are many definitions of religion and each individual may use a particular faith and its prescribed beliefs for unique and multiple purposes. While one may use religion to learn more about human nature, another may use it as a vehicle to serve his or her fellow man and a yet another may practice worship of a supreme being.
Unity consciousness offers the experience that man is a god unto himself, and that there is no God separate and apart from what is within each human. As this fundamental truth is recognized within our civilization, there will be no need for the worship of a separate God nor a need for any type of handed-down dogma or creed in one's life.
Religion in any form is a reflection of a particular level or state of consciousness. As one's consciousness shifts or expands, so will one's view of religion and its applicability to one's life. Unity consciousness offers a religion that is no religion, a recognition of oneness and that each soul is a divine manifestation. Instead of various handed-down teachings being offered as "the way," each person would be recognized as having his or her "way" within. There would be no such worship of an external being, only a deep reverence for the magnificence of and reverence for each human being and all of life. Truth is not taught; it is experienced and as one experiences Truth, those perceptions that do not resonate with Truth will simply float away.
Beliefs, which are views or conclusions accepted by an individual, may or may not be true. For thousands of years, it was man's commonly-held belief that the world was flat and that any venture to the "edge" of the world would meet disaster. It was only when man began to see from a broader view that he realized the "truth" of the earth's circular shape. Unity consciousness offers the broad view, a view from above, that gives true understanding.
Virtually every religion on earth today reflects a consciousness of separation. Man is man and God is God. In separation, man often relates to God as a magnanimous entity outside of the self. Various religions may relate to Jesus, Mohammed, Buddha or another master figure outside of self as a savior or messiah. Such beings of wisdom came to share their Truth, yet never asked to be worshipped or followed. Instead, they came from an experience of unity consciousness, a state that recognizes the divinity of each individual. The greatest spiritual masters and those judged the lowliest of humans are the same - gods within themselves. One is no more or less than another. The difference is only in the state of awareness of the individuals.
The experience of unity conscious is freedom, a release of any beliefs, concepts, tenets, conclusions and convictions that harbor in the mind and imprison the soul. Such mental constructs may have their source in an individual's perception related to any institution existing today, including religion or religious beliefs. As mentioned, inherent in the experience of unity consciousness is the experience of Truth, and with the discovery of Truth comes the letting go of that which is false. It's the butterfly shedding the chrysalis to experience the freedom of flight.
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