After examining the parable of the prodigal son through the lens of quantum mechanics,
you may be feeling that much of the material we’ve covered appears to be at odds with familiar
teachings about Jesus and his purpose on earth. Most Christian religions are in fundamental
agreement with the description of Jesus given in the Bible’s four gospel accounts, Matthew,
Mark, Luke and John. The writers of these books maintained that all other creations were
inferior to Jesus. He alone was the only directly begotten Son of God, sent to earth by God to
suffer and die an ignominious death. This death was to serve as a sacrifice or atonement to
pay for the sinful nature all humans had inherited from their ancestors, Adam and Eve. But
quantum physics has revealed a universe that cannot accommodate this
perception; a universe where everything is one thing so separation and
specialness cannot exist nor can sin or death because everything is God. As we
learned earlier, it’s impossible to hold two opposing beliefs and remain at peace. Jesus himself
supported this view when he said that it’s impossible to slave for two masters and advised that
a choice must be made between the two. (Matthew 6: 24)
you may be feeling that much of the material we’ve covered appears to be at odds with familiar
teachings about Jesus and his purpose on earth. Most Christian religions are in fundamental
agreement with the description of Jesus given in the Bible’s four gospel accounts, Matthew,
Mark, Luke and John. The writers of these books maintained that all other creations were
inferior to Jesus. He alone was the only directly begotten Son of God, sent to earth by God to
suffer and die an ignominious death. This death was to serve as a sacrifice or atonement to
pay for the sinful nature all humans had inherited from their ancestors, Adam and Eve. But
quantum physics has revealed a universe that cannot accommodate this
perception; a universe where everything is one thing so separation and
specialness cannot exist nor can sin or death because everything is God. As we
learned earlier, it’s impossible to hold two opposing beliefs and remain at peace. Jesus himself
supported this view when he said that it’s impossible to slave for two masters and advised that
a choice must be made between the two. (Matthew 6: 24)
We are now at a pivotal point; we must either acknowledge what scientists are
discovering and discard our spiritual beliefs that cannot accommodate it, or reject
quantum discoveries and cling to our belief that Jesus is the savior sinful mankind
so sorely needs. Would it surprise you to know that a third choice exists? Many of
Jesus’ earliest followers, disciples that walked and talked with him, held an entirely different
view of Jesus than the one contained in the Bible. What they have to say about Jesus’ life and
purpose on the earth conforms to the quantum paradigm we’ve presented, and also offers
release from our dream.
Unless you’re someone who’s researched early Christianity, you’re probably most familiar
with the picture commonly presented of Jesus’ earliest followers: a small, tightly knit group,
unified in thought and purpose, who were banded together against a hostile world. Early
Christians did find themselves in a world that was initially hostile to their beliefs, but they were
certainly not as single minded as the picture that’s usually presented. Many of Jesus’ closest
followers missed the point of his message and wasted the time they had with him arguing
between themselves over who was “the favorite,” or who would be given the special honor of
sitting at Jesus’ right hand in heaven! (Matthew 20: 20-27) And in actuality, disagreements
about the meaning and application of Jesus’ teachings often occurred between
his followers. (Galatians 2: 11-14) Within a short period of time after Jesus’ death, many
small, scattered groups holding differing opinions had formed.
discovering and discard our spiritual beliefs that cannot accommodate it, or reject
quantum discoveries and cling to our belief that Jesus is the savior sinful mankind
so sorely needs. Would it surprise you to know that a third choice exists? Many of
Jesus’ earliest followers, disciples that walked and talked with him, held an entirely different
view of Jesus than the one contained in the Bible. What they have to say about Jesus’ life and
purpose on the earth conforms to the quantum paradigm we’ve presented, and also offers
release from our dream.
Unless you’re someone who’s researched early Christianity, you’re probably most familiar
with the picture commonly presented of Jesus’ earliest followers: a small, tightly knit group,
unified in thought and purpose, who were banded together against a hostile world. Early
Christians did find themselves in a world that was initially hostile to their beliefs, but they were
certainly not as single minded as the picture that’s usually presented. Many of Jesus’ closest
followers missed the point of his message and wasted the time they had with him arguing
between themselves over who was “the favorite,” or who would be given the special honor of
sitting at Jesus’ right hand in heaven! (Matthew 20: 20-27) And in actuality, disagreements
about the meaning and application of Jesus’ teachings often occurred between
his followers. (Galatians 2: 11-14) Within a short period of time after Jesus’ death, many
small, scattered groups holding differing opinions had formed.
I saw my lord with the eye of my heart,
And I said: Who art Thou?
He said: Thou.
—Al-Hallaj
And I said: Who art Thou?
He said: Thou.
—Al-Hallaj
Chapter Eleven
Who is Jesus?
Who is Jesus?
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Before a century had passed, two groups
began to emerge that held disparate views
concerning Jesus’ identity and the meaning of his
teachings. The first and largest group urged a unified
system of belief and structured rituals that were to be
adhered to by all Jesus’ disciples. To that end they
created a “church” or body of believers, which was
limited to those who conformed to their spiritual
viewpoint. The second group can be labeled a group
only in the loosest sense of the word. They rejected the
notion of formal organization as well as a structured
belief system and proclaimed that each disciple must
come to know Jesus’ teaching through his or her own
personal experience of him.
began to emerge that held disparate views
concerning Jesus’ identity and the meaning of his
teachings. The first and largest group urged a unified
system of belief and structured rituals that were to be
adhered to by all Jesus’ disciples. To that end they
created a “church” or body of believers, which was
limited to those who conformed to their spiritual
viewpoint. The second group can be labeled a group
only in the loosest sense of the word. They rejected the
notion of formal organization as well as a structured
belief system and proclaimed that each disciple must
come to know Jesus’ teaching through his or her own
personal experience of him.