1999-1-10 01:08:00
Sorry to leave you folks hanging on the Hitler thing so long. I just got a new computer and have spent every free moment the past couple days transferring files and working out bugs. I got a Mac G3 and am really happy with the speed. My last computer had a G3 upgrade which was supposed to be as fast, but it was not.
Most PC users are not aware that the Mac G3's are about twice as fast per MHz as an IBM compatible. That is a Mac with 300 MHz = an IBM with about 600 MHz. - if there was one.
Anyway, my advice to Mac users is not to upgrade, but buy new. Of course, some upgrades are better than others so this may not be an across the board thing.
By the way, I guess you all know that the only way to true computer enlightenment is through a Mac. (Am I opening a can of worms here or what?)
Actually, Mac Users tend to feel that way a bit.
Back to Hitler.
Papa Joe said that his mother was a Jew. Now I haven't kept up on the latest discoveries on Hitler, but I heard it was rumored that there was Jewish blood on his mother's side, but it has not been proven. I was wondering if you know if they have found hard evidence of this.
By the way, welcome to the group Papa Joe - it looks like you are becoming a regular. I looked up your write-up on Spirit Web and it looks like you are quite a seasoned character. I'm sure the group would be interested in hearing some of the mysterious things you know as long as they are relatively safe to reveal.
The interesting thing about Hitler was that many of the things the best of the current seekers hold dear were also dear to him. He took the Bible seriously, he took many fairly enlightened metaphysical writings seriously, he believed in astrology, he was extremely careful about his diet and was a strict vegetarian, he didn't smoke and drank moderately if at all. In addition to incorporating the best of the New Agers he also had the best of the Christian right. He harped on and on about family values, promiscuous sex, national pride and returning to the values of the past. Here was a man that "seemed" to have the best of all things and had ingredients that demanded a degree of respect from both sides of the isle.
In addition to this he was sincere. He really believed he was the best thing that ever happened to the world.
On top of all this he was such a dynamic speaker that he would put Clinton or Reagan to shame.
How could a man who had the greatest truths available rolling around in his mind become the greatest threat the world has ever seen?
The answer: illusion in himself, creating glamour in the masses.
A philosopher once truly spoke " They who do not learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them."
Now we certainly do not want another Hitler so it is extremely important that we learn the lesson that the Soul of the Planet tried to carve upon our consciousness.
Let us suppose that another Hitler did arise in our homeland. Do you think the masses would recognize him?
Do you realize that the only person of note who was really concerned about Hitler for a period of about seven years in the late thirties was Winston Churchill? The first time he heard his name Winston had a bad feeling about the guy and he preached with a warning voice against him year after year and no one listened. Then finally after World War II was declared the people humbly looked to this prophet for leadership.
How many Churchills do we have today? How many can see through the glamour of a popular leader and then through the illusion of his words into his soul and see real dangers as Winston did?
I will do just that for us now at the risk of offending some.
Bill Clinton is now impeached and ready to be tried by the Senate.
Now Clinton is caught in both the glamour and illusion that it is his destiny to have a great presidency, and this legacy is something that he must preserve at all cost by staying in office until the end of his term. He plans on doing great deeds that will redeem himself in the eyes of history.
If the Senate votes to remove him from office this will place him in the position of a caged lion (he is a Leo) as far as his belief system is concerned and he will be tempted to use whatever force is necessary to stay in office, not only for two more years, but for life.
He is already thinking in the back of his mind what he may do if the Senate convicts. He is considering using a number of possibilities, the least harmful of which is to make a direct appeal to the American people to force Congress to overturn the verdict. Other possibilities include issuing an executive order to suspend the power of Congress, create an emergency situation through war, economy or other means and issue Martial Law.
Now he has not yet made a definite decision to challenge the Constitution and Congress if he is convicted, for he is receiving some soul energy that yet reminds him of his true responsibilities. But the dangerous thing is that the two alternatives are fluctuating in his mind, and if the time comes that his conviction looks sure he will decide then.
If he were to be successful at overturning Congress then the light that is in him would become darkness and anything would then be possible. His political enemies could become the new Jewish problem demanding an ultimate solution.
If Congress could see the possible future they would work up some kind of censure and probation plan and ride out the next two years. Then this cornering effect caused by illusion would be bypassed.
I would suggest this for the group. Until this trial is over, as you say the Song of the 144,000 visualize the Light and Love descending on both the President and Congress, and see the next two years ending with a peaceful change of office. If both the Congress and the President have a little more light and love a great crisis can be avoided.
The point is that illusion is so powerful that it can take even good and decent people along the path of destruction. We read stories all the time about religious people who love their children very much yet will let them die horrible deaths rather than take them to a doctor. Even though they love their children they believe they are doing Gods will because of some black and white illusionary interpretation of an obscure scripture.
The interesting thing is that at person could not be either a Hitler or a Jesus until he totally dedicates himself to doing what he believes to be right. Once you have reached the point where you are totally dedicated to following the highest you know, then illusion must be dispelled or you will become dangerous. I know in the past I have taught about the importance of following the highest we know and this principle must always be recognized by the disciple. Nevertheless he must also pay constant ATTENTION and note the illusions along the way or he can be tricked along the wrong path.
As we said, many people are following the highest that they know when they do not take their children to a doctor or do not get blood transfusions.
Others are racist because of illusion.
Others substitute a cult leader and reject communication with their parents.
Some will give all their money to a con artist thinking they are helping starving children.
The ways of transforming good intentions into harm through illusion are without number.
Now because of certain misunderstood scriptures many white supremacists believe that Jews are the literal seed of a satanic offspring from the time of Adam and we would be doing the world a favor by getting rid of them. I do not have time to go into their philosophy, but it definitely illustrates the harm of interpreting the scriptures without soul contact. Then when a national leader under an illusion comes to power we wonder how such a "nice person" could do such an horrific act.
Betty gave some great quotes that help to understand Hitler's illusion.
I'll repeat one of them:
"Only in the steady and constant application of force lies the very first prerequisite for success. This persistence, however, can always and only arise from a definite spiritual conviction. Any violence which does not spring from a firm, spiritual base, will be wavering and uncertain." -Adolph Hitler (Mein Kampf)
It is interesting that even Hitler admitted that he could not do a violent act like exterminate six million Jews without a "definite spiritual conviction." What he did not realize is that even nice guys committed to doing the right thing can commit a great evil if they are under illusion.
By the way Rick, Rob, Lelona and others gave excellent comments on some of the scriptures in question. Reread LeLona's interpretation of Rev 3:9.
Samu made a good point when he said, "you cannot see the leading star without the darkness of the sky."
I cannot put too much stress on recognizing and overcoming illusion. Until this occurs in the life of a disciple he or she is not trusted by the Brotherhood of Light for they realize an illusion may yet trip him up. Before illusion is overcome a person may experience quite a few spiritual contacts through the soul, but the door has yet to be opened completely. The door is cracked open by the overcoming of maya, just enough so you know there is something on the other side. Then it is thrown ajar when glamour does not hinder. Here you can take a little peek inside and see just enough so you know you want more. But when illusion is unraveled the door swings open wide and a world of vision and new opportunities are revealed.
Just before Jesus began his mission in Jerusalem He was tempted with three illusions, and if He would have given in to them He could have turned into worse than Hitler. Now we all agree that at the time of His temptations Jesus was a good and righteous man, but the Dark Ones saw that all that power to good could be transformed into a power for the dragon of self.
1Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. (An adversary) 2And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 5Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, 6And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in [their] hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. 8Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 10Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 11Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. [Matthew 4:1-11]
These three temptations all seem harmless enough and the adversary even quoted scripture in an attempt to deceive Jesus just as Hitler was deceived with it. Even the third one could be justified with the rationalization of "think of all the good I could do if I ruled the world."
Why would it have caused the downfall of Jesus if he had yielded to these three illusions? Furthermore, what is the illusion behind each of them?
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