Category Archives: Religion

What do Rosicrucians think of religion?

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Steve J

Rosicrucians do not lean toward any religion; although we do acknowledge all paths that are beneficial to the human race for personal moral and spiritual growth. Most religious dogma has been created by man: based upon a philosophy. The great … Continue reading →

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A lesson from Indian Buddhism

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Steve J

     

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Armageddon

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Steve J

“It was said by the ancients that the Gods above were eternally battling with the dragons of darkness below. This great war is the Armageddon of Christian theology, the last great war that is said to end the eternal conflict … Continue reading →

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Esoteric symbolism in the scriptures: 1 Samuel

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Steve J

The more one studies the teachings of the esoteric, the more one sees esoteric truth hidden with symbolism in religious scripture. 1 Samuel 17 illustrates such symbolism. In this story in which most of the Western world is familiar, we see … Continue reading →

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Like attracts Like

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Steve J

I have recently been reminded of the importance of right thought. Everyone slips – partaking of the material parts of life such as violent movies or an overabundance of critical thought. When we let these lower things take hold in … Continue reading →

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Meditation

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Steve J

“Meditation is a transformation of consciousness. When we meditate we change our state of receptivity, like tuning to a higher wavelength. Meditation is attunement.” Rosicrucian Manuscript

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Karma: the just and eternal law of compensation and balance

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Steve J

O youth or young man, who fancy that you are neglected by the gods, know that if you become worse, you shall go to worse souls, or if better to the better…  In every succession of life and death, you … Continue reading →

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A HOPI PROPHECY

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Steve J

Origonally published on The Rainbow Family site Talk Given by Lee Brown, 1986 Continental Indigenous Council, Tanana Valley Fairgrounds, Fairbanks, Alaska There was the cycle of the mineral, the rock. There was the cycle of the plant. And now we … Continue reading →

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Correlation between Latter-Day-Saint ordinances and Rosicrucian teachings

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Steve J

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, also known as Mormons, practices the ordinance of sealing: families are “sealed” together by a high priest in the temple, so the family may live together in the heavens for time and all eternity. … Continue reading →

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Crucifixion – a symbol of liberation?

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Steve J

The most powerful religious events can be symbolical of a profound esoteric truth. A cross with a dying man is also symbolic of the lower self or, lower animal nature, being discarded so that the true divine self can rise … Continue reading →

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Kolob

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Steve J

During the last discussion group meeting at a local metaphysical shop, the question was asked about Kolob – the dwelling place of God according to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Kolob is mentioned in the Book … Continue reading →

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A prayer of contemplation

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Steve J

His handiwork is before us in the heavens. The stars are a testament of his majesty. How small is man: how magnified is the Lord. Enlighten my mind O Lord, so that I may understand Thy wisdom.             … Continue reading →

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Coats of Skins

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Steve J

Genesis 21: “Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them.” The esoteric interpretation: This was the great moment in the evolution of the Human race in which man was thrust fully into the … Continue reading →

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Born again …and again

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Steve J

(Old Testament | Deuteronomy 31:1 – 2): 1 AND Moses went and spake these words unto all Israel. 2 And he said unto them, I am an hundred and twenty years old this day; I can no more go out … Continue reading →

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Allegories of Wisdom

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Steve J

Allegories of wisdom are numerous. In the Christian New Testament, Hebrews 5:12 uses the synonym, meat, to mean deeper knowledge: “For when for the time ye aught to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first … Continue reading →

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