PULLED IN The event horizon is framed by the bright ring in this black hole simulation. Color represents the intensity of light emitted by hot gas circling the horizon; red is brightest, blue dimmest. PHOTO: sciencenews.com

The entrance to a black hole could reveal insights into the Big Bang and the formation of galaxies.

 “A black hole’s event horizon is a one-way bridge to nowhere, a gateway to a netherworld cut off from the rest of the cosmos.

“Understanding what happens at that pivotal boundary could reveal the hidden influences that have molded the universe from the instant of the Big Bang.

“Today some of the best minds in physics are fixated on the event horizon, pondering what would happen to hypothetical astronauts and subatomic particles upon reaching the precipice of a black hole. At stake is the nearly 100-year quest to unify the well-tested theories of general relativity and quantum mechanics into a supertheory of quantum gravity.

“But the event horizon is more than just a thought experiment or a tool to merge physics theories. It is a very real feature of the universe, a pivotal piece of cosmic architecture that has shaped the evolution of stars and galaxies. As soon as next year, a telescope the size of Earth may allow us to spot the edge of the shadowy abyss for the first time.

“By studying the event horizon through both theory and observation, scientists could soon figure out how the universe began, how it evolved and even predict its ultimate fate.”

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“Plato regarded philosophy as the greatest good ever imparted by Divinity to man. In the twentieth century, however, it has become a ponderous and complicated structure of arbitrary and irreconcilable notions—yet each substantiated by almost incontestable knowledge. The lofty theorems of the old Academy which Iamblichus likened to the nectar and ambrosia of the gods have been so adulterated by opinion—which Heraclitus declared to be a falling sickness of the mind—that the heavenly mead would now be quite unrecognizable to this great Neo-Platonist. …
“In his treatise on Atheism, Sir Francis Bacon tersely summarizes the situation thus: ‘A little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion.‘” ~Manly P. Hall

Philosophy was once one of the great and noble fields of knowledge and its practitioners were highly respected individuals, kind of the celebrities of their day. But in modern times, real philosophy has been replaced by egotistical individuals simply stating their personal opinions about everything and calling that philosophy. Real philosophy is based on proper interpretation of divine knowledge and applying such knowledge to everyday situations. As a result of the degeneration of the field of philosophy to nothing more than the opinions found on the editorial page of the daily newspaper, there is little respect for this field anymore. While I haven’t made such studies myself, I suspect that if I were to go to a major university to get a degree in philosophy, instead of being taught how to gain access to divine wisdom (gnosis), I would be assigned to read the writing of various philosophers of the past.

It is therefore not much of a surprise that so much of the pretend philosopher of our modern times supports the idea of atheism. As Bacon said, when you just look at the surface of philosophy, or things in general for that matter, you are likely to come to false conclusions, but if you dig down deep, and keep your ego at bay, you will come to a very different conclusion.

I recently watched the animated movie “The Croods”, and one of the things I liked about it was the way it demonstrated that things are not always what they appear to be when we only view them superficially. First, we see the flock of cute little pink birds that look so cute and cuddly only to learn that they are essentially flying piranhas. Second, we find that the huge cat monster the cavemen have been hiding from for year is not chasing them to eat them, but because he wants to make friends and get his ears scratched.

Real philosophy is about getting to the truth behind the illusions, not about egotistical opinions.

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Julia Sweeney PHOTO: tedtalks.com

In this 2006 Ted Talk, Julia Sweeney relays humorous stories on matters related to her experiences with Catholicism and Mormonism and culminates her talk by getting at the heart of religion.

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“Places also exercise an important influence in occult operation; some spots upon the earth’s surface are naturally highly magnetic. These have usually been discovered of old time by the ancients and their possibilities developed, and according to the type of development employed will be their influence at the present day. There is a very great difference between a place which has been used for evocatory rites involving blood-sacrifice.
“Occultists having the necessary knowledge avail themselves, as far as they can, of places with magnetism already developed; but failing this, they magnetize a place for themselves, but it takes considerable time and work to do this.” ~Dion Fortune

Substitute spiritual for occult, and this quote remains essentially true. While it is debatable that magnetism is the key factor, there are places that are good, great, and not good for spiritual activities. Unfortunately, it is impractical for most of us to travel all over the country or the world seeking spots of good energy to practice our spiritual techniques, and the results may actually be disappointing. When a group of Cosolargists visited Israel some years ago, they found that whatever positive energies once were there are long gone. On the other hand, we were surprised to find on our 2009 trip to Greece that the sun was quite mellow in Athens, which is very unusual for an urban area. Also, as Ms Fortune points out, strong energy or magnetic forces in a place isn’t necessarily a good thing. Those energies may be very negative or of low frequencies that harm rather than aid spiritual growth.

In some cases these energy vortexes formed naturally, but most often are the result of spiritual people, especially highly developed ones, conducting spiritual activities there over a long period of time. But again, it isn’t really necessary to travel to such places. In most cases, you can find a place of reasonably positive and high-frequency energy close to home. The basic rules are:

• Generally, urban areas are not good
• Mountaintops are usually good, unless there is a lot of commercial development on or around the mountain
• Seashores are also good spots, but with the same rules on development
• Forests and parks are generally good spots if there are few people around
• A garden is usually a good spot.

The main idea is to find a place where higher frequency energies are found, or can grow. If that isn’t possible, at least try to avoid a place that is probably full of negative or very materialistic energies such as Wall Street or a prison yard. If you can’t go to such areas every day, try to do it at least a few times a month.

And last but not least, when you practice spiritual techniques with others, the positive energies of the group can help raise the energy of the location.

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Reno resident Tom Fee sent in a brief testimonial of his experiences with the Church. We thought we would share it with you. Here it is:

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I am a 71 year resident of the Reno-Sparks area and served this area for 37 years as a special education teacher, a special education administrator, and as a school psychologist.

I’ve been interested in Religion and The Spirit since my discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1959 at the age of 20. I’ve attended services of a variety of groups, including The First Church of Religious Science, now known as The Center for Spiritual Living. In fact I was a member from 1977 to early 2008. I’ve also attended Unity Services, off and on , for a number of my younger years. These churches are somewhat philosophical and believe in the power of the mind and the power of thought. There is rare mention of Jesus Christ or the Spirit of God. They are not God centered or spirit centered, in my mind, although they have a wonderful philosophy of using affirmation, clear thought, and positive thinking to better themselves personally and financially. Yet God and Spirit does not seem to play a part in it.

As a psychologist, I do a great deal of observation. In my association with the International Community of Christ, I’ve noticed a heavy and consistent emphasis in their services on God, the Christ, the Christ Spirit, the Christ Light, and the Light. I’ve never experienced any other church with a greater emphasis on God, Christ, Spirit, and The Light.

Very sincerely yours,

Thomas S. Fee

 Posted on YouTube are four 10-minute excerpts from the 2001 documentary made on the Andean Explorers expedition to Peru that year. (Gene Savoy Sr. was 74 years old at the time.) The four-part series presents the entire television documentary. The documentary was originally made by the German film group ZDF for Discovery International. This YouTube posting credits neither the film makers nor the producers.

The original documentary was translated into several languages, including French. This series of four YouTube postings is in French and titled “Gene Savoy, le veritable Indiana Jones.”

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Dr. Stephan Fuelling PHOTO: Stephan Fuelling

 Dr. Stephan Fuelling, longtime Consociate of the Community, delivered his first lecture before members of the Reno branch of the Omnia Society on Monday, June 23, 2014.

Dr. Fuelling is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada, Reno and he is involved in experimental plasma physics. However, this is not his only passion. He has a great interest in alternative health.

Dr. Fuelling opened his talk with a discussion of the two “states” of water in the human body. He first discussed the highly structured water in the cells, discovered by Dr. Gilbert Ling, author of many books, including Life at the Cell and Below-Cell Level and further studied by Prof. Gerald Pollack, University of Washington, author of the books Cells, Gels, and the Engines of Life and The Fourth State of Water.

He then discussed the other state of water in our bodies, the highly specialized liquid of our blood. Blood is a stabilized colloidal system and its stability is determined by the Zeta Potential. The strength of the Zeta Potential has tremendous consequences for cardiovascular health, as first discovered by Thomas M. Riddick, author of the book Control of Colloid Stability through Zeta Potential. Dr. T.C. McDaniel, author of the book Disease Reprieve, who celebrated his 100th birthday this May, has used the concept in relation to cardiovascular disease in his practice for over 40 years.

Another cause of cardiovascular disease lies with ‘bad dentistry,’ and Dr. Fuelling discussed problems with root canals and also dental amalgam. He then described the use of ‘MMS’ (Miracle Mineral Supplement), a mixture of sodium chlorite and citric acid, to keep the gums and teeth healthy as well as its effect on arthritis and other health issues.

The Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet PHOTO: sacredsites.com

The web site “Sacred Sites: Places of Peace and Power” provides a way to travel through the world region by region and visit specific sites by map and illustrations. Each specific region and site is also provided with links to topical books and blogs. The site offering is selective, but what is offered is done with style.

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