Sedgwick County commissioners have put a planned Stonehenge-like Solar Field in Sedgwick County Park on hold after some Wichitans worried that it had cultish religious connotations and was a bit, well, Goth.
The privately funded one-acre project, which is similar to Wichita artist Steve Murillo’s Riverside solar installation but on a larger scale, does come off as vaguely New Agey — the artists call it a peaceful and “metaphysical” place of healing.
But is that so scary? Murillo denied any religious aim.
“These pause points, these places of reflection and meditation, are opportunities to increase our enjoyment of life and our ‘well-being,’” he said in an e-mail. “These stone circles with centers offer us a place in the park where we can ‘center’ ourselves.”
Is that too pagan-sounding for Wichita? Stay tuned.
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Yeah but you can bet your butt if it was some humongous cross, those same people protesting it would be defending it saying how liberals always want to stomp on the religious right’s rights. Soon we’d have O’Reilly rallying a protest spouting that Wichita is banning God in the public square.
There is nothing religious about it, other than they think it has some religious connotations.
It’s ancient history…that’s all.
Puts on “White Rabbit” and extends arms to the sky…
Wow man…
Jesus warns against fear more than he warns against anything else, with the possible exception of hypocrisy.So our world is overwhelmingly fear-driven today.We have made self-interest into a virtue and called it “enlightened” self-interest.We have made “going to heaven” into the supreme goal of Christianity, which might or might not have anything to do with love—which might or might not have everything to do with fear.When love and service of the other are no longer culturally idealized, we are all put on a track toward fear—because the small and insecure self is now center stage and must promote and protect itself.When religion makes individual “soul saving” into a substitute for a transformed presence in God’s world, religion itself is on a track of fear instead of love, which is not very good religion.The underlying fear is utterly disguised and denied and even made into virtue.
Rev. Elliott and others take a good look at yourself; you seem to be suffering from fear of the slightest resemblance to what you think is evil and pagan. Jesus said fear is useless (Mark 5:36).
Wiseman in the above post you have lived up to your nic, it cuts far better to the chase then what I was prepared to write. The only threat to my faith is me, the only thing that can be done to eliminate my faith is the things I will do. The only religious significance that an object can have to me is the significance I give it. The truest symbol for my faith is the symbol I am, for it is my faith that is shown to the world and not a cross, a book or a painting that other must judge my faith by.
Right on writer dog;Besides those rocks will only becomes magical after generous anointments of human fluids.
Writerdog,
Your egocentric comments are far from the Christianity taught in the Bible. Symbols have meaning. Certain symbols evoke certain common impressions among the vast majority of people, and your thinking of warm fuzzy thoughts does not change that reality. For example, the cross evokes Christianity, the six-sided star evokes Judaism, and the crescent evokes Islam. That rock garden evokes pagan ritualism. Let’s just call a duck a duck. Good grief. If the county government isn’t going to erect monuments to other religions, it shouldn’t waste tax money on a monument to paganism, either.
Rosemary, While you think of this as paganism, I think of it as a cool history lesson to teach our children and ourselves how in ancient times, they didn’t have a cell phone or watch to know what time it was, they used carefully laid out stones. Instead of calendars, they used again carefully laid out stones.
If there was a human sacrifice alter, then I would agree this shouldn’t be built.
As in most things in life, you will see in this what you want to see. I see great invention and history, you see an ancient religion that is different than your own.
Your egocentric comments are far from the Christianity taught in the Bible. Symbols have meaning. Certain symbols evoke certain common impressions among the vast majority of people, and your thinking of warm fuzzy thoughts does not change that reality. For example, the cross evokes Christianity, the six-sided star evokes Judaism, and the crescent evokes Islam. That rock garden evokes pagan ritualism. Let’s just call a duck a duck. Good grief. If the county government isn’t going to erect monuments to other religions, it shouldn’t waste tax money on a monument to paganism, either.
“Egocentric” is a interesting choice of words to describe what I said. But is that not where true faith comes from? By the nature of faith it is from within one’s self, faith being a believe that is not based on a hard truth or known fact. But as to symbols, again being Christian is not because of the cross it is a certain faith based on a believe that God exists and that Jesus being the son of God and had came to us as a savior.The cross may stand as a symbol of that belief, but then is the faith in God or the cross? A nonbeliever can wear a cross, does that then make them a Christian? The Devil can recite the holy Bible, does that then make him a Christian?
If there is no faith then a cross is nothing but a piece of jewelry, if there is no faith then a Bible is nothing more then a book, a stand of rocks are nothing more then a stand of rocks. BUT they can be a crutch for those who faith is weak, a graven image to worship. But then that makes them the God you worship, not God! In the same light being with a group of people that believe as you do, may strengthen your faith. But then where is your faith placed, in God or in that group? A faith can be taught, many Jews did not come to their faith by self realization but because they have been told to believe that way.
Many drive by the large cross that is on South Broadway, but it has little meaning and may go unnoticed by those with out faith. But then because that church is at Immanuel Baptist church does that mean their faith is stronger then the faith at any other church? Is it the size of a symbol that shows the size of one’s faith?
If you saw me walking down the street, there is one thing you will not notice. There is a small plain cross under my shirt hanging around my neck. It is not there for you, it is not there for this world to see and for other to praise me or damn me for. It is there for God, he does not need to see the cross.. the symbol to know me. To recognize me a one of his children. But it is a symbol of my personal relationship with God, that I have faith in him. To the rest of the world is means nothing, it does not mean I am more honest, more sincere in what I believe. As I said anyone can wear a cross, it means nothing as to how they truly believe. I have seen some that wear such loud and shiny crosses as if they some how have a stronger faith then anyone else. And they feel a need to show it, yet is their faith not in there deeds? They have no need to show their faith through actions, they have that bright, shiny, large cross to prove they are a Christian.
As to the “art work” that is proposed for Sedgwick county park, there will be a sun dial which has been used for centuries to tell the time of day. There would be a standing of a rock formation that is pleasing to the eye. That is all there is to it unless you put your faith in it. Worshiping it as your God, a friend of mine once lived next to a abandon Catholic school that had also been used as a sectary. On one of my visits to his place we walked through an opening in the fence and down a path. We came upon a lovely circular structure of stone. It was within a clearing of trees and the sun shining through the trees casing rays upon it.It was lovely, quiet and awe inspiring. We sat on the stone benches and talked for almost an hour in this most lovely place. I enjoyed the place and wish at time to go back and spend some time there. But I did not convert to Catholicism, it did not make me feel other then this was a good place to be.
Again, a symbol only has power and meaning if you give it to it.
Isn’t Christanity in general have many mixed symbolism taken from paganism?
Many of the traditions and holidays are intermingled. It was actually a brilliant move by the early christians to incorporate their religion within the confines of paganism.
The alter in christian churches is the same as sacrifice alters. The many gods have been replaced by Saints. There are a lot of examples.
Well first this is a privately funded project, so there is no tax dollars involved.Secondly, what the minister fails to understand is that NO ONE knows who built Stonehenge. What the Druids (pagans) did, was find this neat, abandon site and claim it for their own. This inquisitional social engineering going on in our society continues to drive a wedge between enjoying our community, and fearing it. I hope these (more) progressive minded County Commissions re-reevaluate their hold and allow the majority of Wichitans appreciate art, beauty, and our parks without a few ignorant and fearful individuals prevailing.
Rosemarie,Having a good understanding of two simple things could allow you to better understand this benefit to the parks system. First Pagans did not build Stonehenge, secondly, If you are at all familiar with Emperor Constantine and what he did to consolidate his power in the Holy Roman Empire. He gathered religious and pagan scholars from around his empire and essentially re-wrote the scriptures to build the (his) christian empire. Thinking secularly shouldn’t be thought of as lepercy. Spiritualism is not a pox. Be secure in your beliefs and where they will take you, and let others be secure in where theirs will take them.
Your description of Stonehenge is essentially correct–it wasn’t built by Druids, who were pre-Christian Celtic priests. Stonehenge pre-dates the Celts and represents the people–whoever they were–who lived there before the Celts.
As for WHY stone circles were constructed or what purpose they had, many conflicting theories abound and none are ultimately too convincing.
Pagan ritual could very well be a purpose and a use. Nobody seems to know for sure.
Recently they have found graves at Stonehenge and what remains of a “village.” There are other societies who used sundials and rock calendars of different types. I’m sure this will be a wonderful place for quiet reflection and meditation. Meditation is not a religion, although many religions do incorporate it. Meditation is a life style choice. So, are the Christian extremists going to start an inquisition against every lifestyle that is not theirs?Many of the great pre-christian civilizations were so far advanced compared to the nomadic warrior hordes of Europe during the same period. The Egyptians had running water, a sanitary system and had invented a steam engine. If you want to abolish everything that has ties to paganism, there are many things that will have to be eliminated – including Christianity.This should be built. History lessons harm no one. I bet this will draw more visitors than say Cowtown or even some of the local churches.
If one wants quiet meditation surrounded by stone monuments they can visit almost any cemetery.
If one wants quiet meditation surrounded by stone monuments they can visit almost any cemetery.Posted by: Republican | April 15, 2007 at 01:36 PM
Careful, someone is going to accuse you of exploiting the dead for political purposes.
Naw Tom, just from experience when I used to survey Cemeteries for Genealogical Societies. Mostly rural cemeteries though. Quite peaceful and serene.
I’m sure someone will point that again like you did Tom. I wouldn’t expect anything else from the Liberal Left. They are very predictable.
Cemeteries are full of monuments to grief and loss. While many of the headstones are for people who had long lives well lived, all too many name children and young adults whose lives were cut short.
If you’ve done geneaology work in older cemeteries, you know what I’m talking about. Family plots from the 19th and early 20th centuries are lined with stones marking children who died early. Multiple children per family, mothers lost in childbirth, sons lost in war.
Modern monuments are even more striking. I’ve seen the graves of children who died 10, 20 years ago that are amazingly well tended; it’s clear that a still-grieving parent visits often.
I don’t find that kind of environment peaceful or serene. I don’t know why anyone would.
I suppose Tom it’s all in how you view death. If you view death as a permanent end, then I can see why one would view it that way.
The surveys I participated in was usually with a certified Surveyor where old cemeteries were overgrown and/or forgotten locations. We would look up the records at the Courthouse or Churches that described the boundaries of the cemeteries and then do a survey to describe the actual boundary on site.
That way, fences could be repaired, land owners and caretakers for the Cemeteries could be contacted and generally a team of concerned citizens could see that the cemetery was properly cared and attended to.
There were a lot of benefits in doing that, too many to list here.
And yes,it was peaceful and serene. Surrounded by fields of grain, wind blowing, fresh flowers on the grave markets supplied by the local Genealogical Societies.
They were not forgotten, we made sure of it.
I used to go to old cemeteries in northern Kansas and eat lunch, just for the peacefulness of the surroundings. I would walk the graves and read the inscriptions on the stones. It was always a reverent and soul cleansing experience.
What this all has to do with the park and the stones that may be erected there, I have no idea. But, since the discovery of the village near Stonehenge, and the suggestion Stonehenge was not a religious site, I don’t see a problem with it.
I don’t see a problem with it even if it was a religious symbol. It’s an awesome display of ancient engineering. Having a replica here would benefit the city’s thirst for tourism.
Republican,
I’m fascinated by the fact that you chose to characterize my comments in a way that makes assumptions about my beliefs regarding death. My comments had nothing to do with discussions of faith or afterlife, but were a commentary on whether I thought cemeteries were meditative places in the same way Murillo’s installation piece might be.
“Cemeteries are full of monuments to grief and loss.”
Those were your words Tom, not mine.You chose to narrowly focus on grief and loss, not me.
Cemeteries have meaning, history, family identity, the significance of communities that may no longer exists.
As compared to some rocks stood erect by an Artist, yes I find cemeteries more significant of who we are and what we represent as a society than some rocks jutting forth from the ground.
Please, I hope the Kansas Reverend who made the remarks visits this link and wish the Rev did so BEFORE making those statements.
Please visit the following link which is a very detailed video by a Reverend explaining Paganism to his Christian congregation.http://www.care2.com/news/member/362617688/194989
In high school, we used to go to the local cemetery on dates to neck. Nice and quiet.
Hello Whitney –That is a great video!You can get a copy of Rev. D Younger’s video in text format for printing at
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dwph7bq_12hrm2vwIf you are interested in have it to use or just keep on file?
Cemeteries can be viewed as spiritual… and I think that is the goal for this Park idea. Again it is naive to presume that there will be some cultish use for it. Serene, spiritual, or just cool art. A place is what an individual makes of it. Anything can be used for the right or wrong purposes. Someone earlier (Rosemarie, I believe) mentioned the cross… I can think of at least a half dozen instances of it being used for non-spirtual purposes… I think the more pressing issue should be something along the lines of keeping it from getting vandalized.
Isn’t PAGAN just another word for a bunch of religions that really didn’t have any other kind of name? Weren’t there various types of pagans? Weren’t some just labeled pagans even though they were just groups of people outside of mainstream religion?
So since I don’t necessarily believe in Christianity as it is written, does that mean I’m kindof like my own little pagan?
So if I built some kind of artwork in my yard, could it too, be labeled pagan?
See, this is how silly the argument is. Maybe that all of that was just someone’s artwork.
CapnIt is pretty much accepted that Stonehenge is a very accurate way to time the seasons.It may have been many other things, as well, to the builders of the structure and to the cultures who used it, afterwards.Knowledge of the Sun and Moon obvioulsy played a part, as the structure accurately predicts the positions of both, at various times during the year.—–JoeYou are correct.It was an act of genious for the early Christian Faith to incorporate the customs of the locals, as Christianity expanded.Nothing in the teachings of Jesus would indicate that Christians are to trample over history or destroy or even disrespect relics of the past.We can recognize the wisdom of the past with the benefit of enlightened, modern, interpretations.Christian Faith does NOT require that Christians “blast the Buhdas” with dynamite, as the Taliban did, in Afganistan.
The early Christian monks, who actually translated, edited and published the first Bible, would object to burning the works of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, or the works of the ancient Chinese or Egyptians or Persians, for that matter.This is silly.I think Stonehenge is cool, and there isnt a Pagan bone in my body!
Here’s an explanation of “paganism” by a Christian that’s worth watching:
http://www.care2.com/news/member/362617688/194989
Wiki doesnt even mention the calendar theories, but a good read anyway:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonehenge
Here is the calendar info:
http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/s/stonehenge_and_the_sequani_calendar.html
***Well first this is a privately funded project, so there is no tax dollars involved.***
It’s public land. Public money would be used in upkeep. Public money would be used scrubbing off the grafitti. The “artist” doesn’t even have the money to do it yet.
He wants blanket permission to erect his own idea of “art” on our (limited) public parkland. Uh uh.
There is another Kansas town with stone like structure that looks like stonehinge and I cant remember where I saw it.
Anyway, if this artist has done similar work in the past, if this is something that the majority of the park going public would enjoy, what is the harm?
For my friends on the “right” — rather than saying “We cant put up a cross or manger so you cant put up a replica of an ancient structure” — NO NO NO.Instead, make the case that this exhibit does have some religious significance but that it also has scientific and historical value.Then, bring up those same points when defending Christian artwork on public grounds.Just because your opponents are intolerant tyrants, at times, does not give you leave to behave in the same manor.
Thanks to those who posted the links to Rev. Younger’s very illuminating (for many) sermon. He seemed a tad angry–nothing wrong with that–but he did an excellent job of trying to banish the lies about Paganism. More people, no matter what their religious or spiritual belief, should see this.
Writerdog, I believe there is currently a sundial in Riverside Park. There have been gatherings held there in the past. May Day/Beltane was celebrated there last year, IIRC. But don’t quote me on that. *wink* My memory isn’t all that good.
As the good Reverand said, it doesn’t hurt to learn and begin to understand about other religions. Because we don’t even know if Stonehenge WAS a religious monument/monolith, what’s the harm in bringing a bit of history to the plains of Kansas? Maybe it will lead to study by some people, who might not otherwise. Better to be knowledgable than to live in the dark.
On the sundial, it’s on channel 7 with an explanation from the artist about his creation. It’s pretty cool.
Did it occur to anyone that there’s a sundial on the wall of East Kellogg? *gasp*
Actually, every tree or pole/structure that is in direct sunlight is a sundial.
You just have to establish magnetic north with a compass, then mark off 15 degree values for each hour… One can even mark off minutes every 1 degree which equals 4 minutes.
Instant sundial…
Good project for kids in a Park. :)
I just visited Stonehenge and am no different than before. Don’t get excited.
Brad,If you visited Stonehenge and are no different for the experience, you seem to have wasted your money.
IMHO this is about as religious as Christmas trees and the Easter bunny. I do though, think that graffiti will be a BIG problem. Any religious symbolism in someone’s mind will soon be overcome by gang symbolism.
Anyone know what Christmas trees and the Easter bunny represent and their origins?
(Hint: think Pagan)
As a Christian, I am somtimes galled at how far some choose to go to remove “religion” from the public. Same here. First of all, although I would not think state supported celebration of Beltane would be appropriate, this artwork does not rise to the level of state supported religion. This is much ado about nothing, in my opinion. It’s art, folks. No matter the “possible” symbolism, it’s just art
BrianThe Christmas Tree was, at first, a pagan symbol, wisely incorporated into Christian custom.The Christmas Tree, in Christian terms, is seen as life. Green in the winter. Hope.
The Easter bunny? Well, not to offend, but what are rabbits known for?Spring, new life.Baby rabbits!
Well, that and Elmer Fud!
Econ, Good work.The Christmas tree originated as a Pagan symbol of life. The rabbit, was incorporated as a symbol of Easter by way of Pagan fertility festivals.
My point? Lots of things come from lots of places. Those against the proposed artwork on grounds that it is somehow ‘Pagan’ need to keep silent until they examine and think critically about other things in our culture.
Yay Writerdog and Wiseman, you put that way better than I ever could but I completely agree!
Just to play Devil’s Advocate here…
“…I would not think state supported celebration of Beltane would be appropriate…”
Why not, littlejohn? And where did you pull that one from? Just because I mentioned it? The celebration I mentioned wasn’t State supported. It was a group of people who got together in a City park to enjoy the weather and thank whatever deity for the seasons we all enjoy. No big deal. But we do have State support for Christian holidays, and that’s okay, right?
(D/A off)
Obviously you aren’t old enough to remember making May Day baskets to hang on the doorknobs of your neighbors’ homes. I do and thought it was a blast. But, alas, another pagan custom.
Speaking of Easter, y’all do know that the date of Easter is chosen by the moon, right?
First Sunday after the first full moon following the Spring Equinox.
How pagan is that?
(sarcasm alert, tongue firmly planted in cheek)So here’s a thought. For those who are against the “paganistic” Solar Field, they must dump all pagan related holidays and practices currently used. No Christmas trees or holly or pretty much anything, no Easter eggs or bunnies, etc., etc., etc.. Oh, and no crosses, either. Even those have pagan roots.(sarcasm off, tongue back in place)
Have a wonderful, beautiful day, everyone!
Econ101 wrote “It’s public land. Public money would be used in upkeep. Public money would be used scrubbing off the grafitti. The “artist” doesn’t even have the money to do it yet.”
Public money is already used to upkeep the land. Only a mower and an edger should be required.
As for the graffiti, any built structure runs the risk of being graffitied. Should we not construct any art pieces at all because of the “chance” it might be painted or damaged? Who benefits from that? Not the community. Using that logic, we should arrest people before they commit the crime.
“limited parkland” – Have you been to Sedgwick County Park? That place is huge.
RD–
You make good points. Especailly about the days off. Is that a religious observation? Maybe. Yah,I used it as an example because you happened to mention it, that’s all. I do not care what a person choses to worship, his business.And I do remember May baskets, and Maypoles, and many other things that used to be celebrated. I remember Halloween as a fun child’s Holiday, instead of an argument Anything can be coopted. I think we need to take all this ban this, ban that, crap with a grain of salt. Somebody wants to put up a cross, fine, a Menorah, fine, a whatever, fine. Private funds can be spent however.Put alternative ideas in a park, I have no problem. As a Christian, I don’t want state sponsored prayer in schools, evenif I grew up with it and it didn’t hurt anybody,Because you cannot then decide which prayers you will allow, and which you will not.We need a little common sense now and then it seems to me
daliI did not make the comment you quoted.
We really ought to grab this work when we can and be grateful it was offered. Most major artists wouldn’t risk having their work accidentally sold for scrap!
Oh C’mon now people! It is some rocks that imitates something that was done way back when! Mayhaps we are reading to much into this? The last I heard this art project is not a product of a dog killer, they are just replicating an ancient form of monolithic statuary. Heck if they want to do this with their own money… Kudos to them.
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
Matthew 24: 4-5
Did you know?
1. Theosophy-Satanist Connections.
* Madame Blavatsky, co-founder of the Theosophical Society, the earliest New Age organisation, also founded “Lucifer Magazine” in 1887. Years later, they changed the name to The Theosophical Review. Alice A. Bailey, another Theosophist, founded the Lucifer Publishing Company in 1922, which was later renamed the Lucis Trust.
* Blavatsky was clearly enamoured with the Devil. “It is but natural…to view Satan, the Serpent of Genesis, as the real creator and benefactor, the Father of Spiritual mankind. For it is he who was the ‘Harbinger of Light,’ bright radiant Lucifer, who opened the eyes of the automaton created by Jehovah.” (The Secret Doctrine: The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy, Vol. II — Anthropogenesis, p. 243.)* Benjamin Creme, of New Age outfit ‘Share International’, defended Lucifer from his negative reputation. At his Share International website, he wrote “Lucifer is the name of a great Angel … the angel who ensouls the human kingdom; every person, therefore, is a fragment of Lucifer.” Every person is a fragment of Lucifer? But, as you say, we are all God, right? Hang on, just who is your God, Benjamin Creme?
2. New Age-Nazism Connections
* Blavatsky believed that certain races, for example, the Aryan race, were destined to achieve self-redemption; while others, such as the “Veddhas of Ceylon, and some African tribes”, “happily”, were dying out. Essentially she believed in the superiority and inferiority of certain races in a manner not dissimilar to the doctrine of the Nazis. Indeed, Hitler was fascinated by Blavatsky’s work; it is said he kept a copy of “The Secret Doctrine” by his bedside. (See “Adolf Hitler, The Occult Messiah”, by Gerald Suster).
* Hitler and the Nazis were very much involved in occult, New Age teachings. In fact, they believed they were ushering in the “new world order” in which humanity would evolve collectively to a higher state of consciousness; “god consciousness”. They, also, were waiting for the foretold appearance of the “Lord Maitreya”. Some, for example in the Thule Society, believed Hitler may have been that person. “Creation is not finished. Man is clearly approaching a phase of metamorphosis. The earlier human species has already reached the stage of dying out…. All of the force of creation will be concentrated in a new species… [which] will surpass infinitely modern man…. Do you understand now the profound meaning of our National Socialist movement?” (Adolf Hitler, quoted by Hermann Rauschning. “Hitler ma’a dit [Hitler Speaks]” p.147, translated in “The Occult and the Third Reich”, Jean & Michel Angebert, p.178.)* Alice A. Bailey, in her 1949 book “Esoteric Healing” wrote, among other things, “The Jews are the reincarnation of spiritual failures or residues from another planet… The Jew represents materialism, cruelty and a spiritual conservatism, under the domination of the separative, selfish mind, that from which all good [New Age] disciples want to emerge.” It is not difficult to see why the Nazis and the Theosophists were in many ways ideologically compatible.* Is it reasonable, then, to assume that the shared sympathies of founding New Agers and the National Socialists of 1930s Germany, may be the reason why New Age leader Neale Donald Walsch famously declared that “Hitler went to heaven”? (Conversations with God, Book 1, p.61)* One person who has publicly commended the New World Order, also known as the New Age, is George H. W. Bush, former U.S. Vice President and the current president’s father. Perhaps unsurprisingly, a cursory look in to the fortunes of the Bush family will reveal a dirty secret: that they made most of their money by wheeling and dealing with Nazi Germany; up until 1942 when Prescott Bush’s company’s assets were seized under the Trading with the Enemy Act. Today they welcome the New Age’s call for a world government under an occult religion. Could it be they are simply rooting for the continuation and completion of that which was begun by Hitler? These are serious questions.
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Matthew 7:15
3. Separation Doctrine: Holocaust revisited?
* Not everyone is going to agree to a world government. Not everyone will accept the idea that we humans are “gods” and that, far from there being sin, there is no real right or wrong (except, perhaps, believing oneself to be “separate”). So what is to be done with those that resist the “New Age” and refuse to worship its so-called messiah? These people are to be labelled “fearful”, “self-centred” and under the illusion of “separateness”. This is where the selection process comes in. Those that refuse to go willingly in to the New Age or New World Order will be “driven from the earth”. How, is not specified. As Neale Donald Walsch claims to have been told by “God”, “The species known as self-centred humanity will become extinct. The species known as whole-centred humanity will evolve.” Is it possible that the extinction of “self centred humanity” will be similar to the attempted, forced extinction of the Jews, who Alice Bailey claimed were dominated by separatism and selfishness? After all, Walsch’s “God” didn’t seem to think the Holocaust was such a bad thing. In his own words: “So the first thing you have to understand – as I’ve already explained to you – is that Hitler didn’t hurt anyone. In a sense, he didn’t inflict suffering, he ended it.” Maitreya is quoted as saying ““My Teaching is, as ever, simple indeed. Men must share or die.” (Messages from Maitreya the Christ p.272)
4. New Age, New World Order – Common Themes.
Do some research. Put the words “Hitler” & “New Age” or “Theosophy” & “Satanism” in to any key word Internet searcher and do some reading. By researching the ties that link the occult ideas of Nazism and past and present New Age theory, a disturbing picture begins to emerge. The majority of today’s New Agers are no doubt well-meaning people, who truly do want to see the world change for the better. But what they may not know is at the heart of this seemingly benign movement lies some terrible secrets.
In a pamphlet by Share International, a copy of which was handed to this writer recently at the Newtown fair, it was claimed (of Maitreya) “Every eye shall see him”. This is a direct quote from the Bible (Revelation 1:7), speaking about the return of Jesus. (But, in the pamphlet, it is not quoted as such). Well, you’ll have a hard time convincing this writer, and many others, that Jesus would need to use the television to communicate to us when He comes back. That is the message of this biblical passage – every eye shall see Him, coming on the clouds. It would be odd if He couldn’t achieve this without our technology, would it not?
Vital questions: Why should we go along with a world order, headed by Maitreya, when we can see that the same thinking was used by the murderous Nazis? Why should we trust this Maitreya, a spiritual teacher who uses the television as a conduit? I refuse to agree to a system of global government in which those that do not “get with the program” and accept an occult “messiah” are “driven from the earth”.
Get informed. The New Age is a trap. The fate of your very soul may be at stake!
Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
Ephesians 5:11
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