APOLOGIA re: COSMO
Sep 28th, 2010 by admin
APOLOGIA re: COSMO
Keep the Cosmo intact, but provide a preface for the 4th generation of inquirers.
Jesus In The Temple - Heinrich Hoffman
The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception and its companion books by Max Heindel, available in public libraries throughout the world, authentically and authoritatively explain the Rosicrucian philosophy of Esoteric Christianity. Previously, the depths of the Christian mysteries were spread by word of mouth or by private writings to only a few well-qualified seekers. By the beginning of the Twentieth Century, however, conditions were ripe to make these teachings available to “whomsoever will” and would be published in book form for the lowest price possible, because seekers were becoming more interested in penetrating the deeper mysteries of life.
Although these teachings are still not tailored to suit the average churchgoer, skeptic, or materialistically inclined consumer, they answer the questions of the spiritually inclined individual who wants truth rather than misconceptions from well-meaning but ill-informed clergy or from inhibited scientists who deny anything that cannot be measured with laboratory instruments. In a future generation new information will be revealed that can reach and be understood by a less biased population.
The public appoints judges not to prejudge cases but to first hear all sides of a matter with an open mind before rendering a fair verdict. The Western World is making a big effort to overcome narrowly prejudicial and judgmental thinking, an essential step for grasping and understanding larger truths. A clear, open, and balanced mind can perceive even truth that is wrapped and occluded in ancient texts, symbolism, hieroglyphics, myths, and fables. Catchwords and phrases of local vernacular and jargon of one generation can construe interpretation of later generations. Today, certain words have become politically sensitive, because we are diligently working to overcome prejudicial attitudes of majorities and minorities for the benefit of all.
Esoteric Christianity teaches, at the very start, that each and every soul on the planet, regardless of the conditions of its birth, is as worthy in the Eyes of God as every other soul. In a family, the high school student is not of more worth to its parents than the younger sibling who is in pre-school. One is older than the other and has more privileges but is as equal in value as any of the others. Most churches and religions today promote the ideal of universal brotherhood. The philosophy of Esoteric Christianity aims a step farther – to the ideal of universal friendship – and more, to universal fellowship, because there is often dissension among brethren. One of the main tenets of the early Christian teachings was the brotherhood of man. During the time of Christ, racism, nationalism, and tribalism were paramount in every society. But, 2,000 years later, many people are ready to embrace the next level: universal friendship, and some are ready for the concept of universal fellowship as reflected in the expressions: “I am inferior to no one; I am superior to no one,” and “One with all life.”
In summary, certain expressions and vocabulary used in these books which were written over 100 years ago may seem to some of today’s readers to be racist and anti-Christian. This is entirely without cause as will be discovered when the reader continues on to glean the intent of the writer. Throughout the books the spiritual concepts of universal friendship and universal fellowship are exalted as worthy of our highest aspiration. The Christian churches have their role to fill, and students of Western Wisdom Teachings are urged to affiliate with the churches and to help broaden the understandings of members by using the Bible to reveal facets of a given belief that may have been overlooked, but to do this all in the spirit of universal fellowship. pjp
“Unto whom much is given, of him much is required.” Luke 12:48