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100:6.1 [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION Evolutionary religions] and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revelatory religions] may differ markedly in [[method]], but in [[motive]] there is great similarity. [[Religion]] is not a specific [[function]] of life; rather is it a [[mode]] of living. True [[religion]] is a wholehearted [[devotion]] to some [[reality]] which the religionist deems to be of [[supreme]] [[value]] to himself and for all [[mankind]]. And the outstanding characteristics of all [[religions]] are: unquestioning [[loyalty]] and wholehearted [[devotion]] to [[supreme]] [[values]]. This [[religious]] [[devotion]] to [[supreme]] [[values]] is shown in the [[relation]] of the supposedly irreligious [[mother]] to her [[child]] and in the fervent [[loyalty]] of nonreligionists to an espoused [[cause]].

100:6.1 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION Evolutionary religions] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revelatory religions] may differ markedly in [[method]], but in [[motive]] there is great similarity. [[Religion]] is not a specific [[function]] of life; rather is it a [[mode]] of living. True [[religion]] is a wholehearted [[devotion]] to some [[reality]] which the religionist deems to be of [[supreme]] [[value]] to himself and for all [[mankind]]. And the outstanding characteristics of all [[religions]] are: unquestioning [[loyalty]] and wholehearted [[devotion]] to [[supreme]] [[values]]. This [[religious]] [[devotion]] to [[supreme]] [[values]] is shown in the [[relation]] of the supposedly irreligious [[mother]] to her [[child]] and in the fervent [[loyalty]] of nonreligionists to an espoused [[cause]].

100:6.2 The [[accepted]] [[supreme]] [[value]] of the religionist may be base or even [[false]], but it is nevertheless [[religious]]. A [[religion]] is [[genuine]] to just the extent that the [[value]] which is held to be [[supreme]] is truly a [[cosmic]] [[reality]] of genuine [[spiritual]] [[worth]].

100:6.2 The [[accepted]] [[supreme]] [[value]] of the religionist may be base or even [[false]], but it is nevertheless [[religious]]. A [[religion]] is [[genuine]] to just the extent that the [[value]] which is held to be [[supreme]] is truly a [[cosmic]] [[reality]] of genuine [[spiritual]] [[worth]].

100:6.3 The marks of [[human]] [[response]] to the [[religious]] [[impulse]] [[embrace]] the [[qualities]] of [[nobility]] and grandeur. The [[sincere]] [[religionist]] is [[conscious]] of [[universe]] [[citizenship]] and is [[aware]] of making [[contact]] with [[sources]] of [[superhuman]] [[power]]. He is thrilled and energized with the [[assurance]] of belonging to a superior and [[ennobled]] [[fellowship]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_30 sons of God]. The [[consciousness]] of [[self]]-[[worth]] has become augmented by the [[stimulus]] of the [[quest]] for the highest [[universe]] objectives—[[supreme]] [[goals]].

100:6.3 The marks of [[human]] [[response]] to the [[religious]] [[impulse]] [[embrace]] the [[qualities]] of [[nobility]] and grandeur. The [[sincere]] [[religionist]] is [[conscious]] of [[universe]] [[citizenship]] and is [[aware]] of making [[contact]] with [[sources]] of [[superhuman]] [[power]]. He is thrilled and energized with the [[assurance]] of belonging to a superior and [[ennobled]] [[fellowship]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_30 sons of God]. The [[consciousness]] of [[self]]-[[worth]] has become augmented by the [[stimulus]] of the [[quest]] for the highest [[universe]] objectives—[[supreme]] [[goals]].

100:6.4 The [[self]] has [[surrendered]] to the [[intriguing]] drive of an all-[[encompassing]] [[motivation]] which imposes heightened [[self]]-[[discipline]], lessens [[emotional]] [[conflict]], and makes [[mortal]] life truly [[worth]] living. The [[morbid]] [[recognition]] of [[human]] [[limitations]] is changed to the [[natural]] [[consciousness]] of [[mortal]] [[Parameters|shortcomings]], [[associated]] with [[moral]] [[determination]] and [[spiritual]] [[aspiration]] to [[attain]] the highest [[universe]] and [[superuniverse]] [[goals]]. And this [[intense]] striving for the [[attainment]] of [[supermortal]] [[ideals]] is always characterized by increasing [[patience]], [[forbearance]], [[fortitude]], and [[tolerance]].

100:6.4 The [[self]] has [[surrendered]] to the [[intriguing]] drive of an all-[[encompassing]] [[motivation]] which imposes heightened [[self]]-[[discipline]], lessens [[emotional]] [[conflict]], and makes [[mortal]] life truly [[worth]] living. The [[morbid]] [[recognition]] of [[human]] [[limitations]] is changed to the [[natural]] [[consciousness]] of [[mortal]] [[Parameters|shortcomings]], [[associated]] with [[moral]] [[determination]] and [[spiritual]] [[aspiration]] to [[attain]] the highest [[universe]] and [[superuniverse]] [[goals]]. And this [[intense]] striving for the [[attainment]] of [[supermortal]] [[ideals]] is always characterized by increasing [[patience]], [[forbearance]], [[fortitude]], and [[tolerance]].

100:6.5 But true [[religion]] is a living [[love]], a life of [[service]]. The religionist's detachment from much that is [[purely]] [[temporal]] and trivial never leads to [[social]] [[isolation]], and it should not destroy the sense of [[humor]]. Genuine [[religion]] takes nothing away from [[human]] [[existence]], but it does add new [[meanings]] to all of life; it generates new [[types]] of [[enthusiasm]], zeal, and [[courage]]. It may even engender the [[spirit]] of the [[crusader]], which is more than [[dangerous]] if not [[controlled]] by [[spiritual]] [[insight]] and [[loyal]] [[devotion]] to the commonplace [[social]] [[obligations]] of [[human]] [[loyalties]].

100:6.5 But true [[religion]] is a living [[love]], a life of [[service]]. The religionist's detachment from much that is [[purely]] [[temporal]] and trivial never leads to [[social]] [[isolation]], and it should not destroy the sense of [[humor]]. Genuine [[religion]] takes nothing away from [[human]] [[existence]], but it does add new [[meanings]] to all of life; it generates new [[types]] of [[enthusiasm]], zeal, and [[courage]]. It may even engender the [[spirit]] of the [[crusader]], which is more than [[dangerous]] if not [[controlled]] by [[spiritual]] [[insight]] and [[loyal]] [[devotion]] to the commonplace [[social]] [[obligations]] of [[human]] [[loyalties]].

100:6.6 One of the most [[amazing]] earmarks of [[religious]] living is that [[dynamic]] and [[sublime]] [[peace]], that [[peace]] which passes all [[human]] [[understanding]], that [[cosmic]] [[poise]] which betokens the [[absence]] of all [[doubt]] and [[turmoil]]. Such [[levels]] of [[spiritual]] [[stability]] are immune to [[disappointment]]. Such [[religionists]] are like the [[Apostle Paul]], who said: "I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else shall be able to separate us from the love of God."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_VIII]

100:6.6 One of the most [[amazing]] earmarks of [[religious]] living is that [[dynamic]] and [[sublime]] [[peace]], that [[peace]] which passes all [[human]] [[understanding]], that [[cosmic]] [[poise]] which betokens the [[absence]] of all [[doubt]] and [[turmoil]]. Such [[levels]] of [[spiritual]] [[stability]] are immune to [[disappointment]]. Such [[religionists]] are like the [[Apostle Paul]], who said: "I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else shall be able to separate us from the love of God."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_VIII]

100:6.7 There is a sense of [[security]], [[associated]] with the [[realization]] of triumphing [[glory]], resident in the [[consciousness]] of the religionist who has grasped the [[reality]] of the [[Supreme]], and who pursues the [[goal]] of the [[Ultimate]].

100:6.7 There is a sense of [[security]], [[associated]] with the [[realization]] of triumphing [[glory]], resident in the [[consciousness]] of the religionist who has grasped the [[reality]] of the [[Supreme]], and who pursues the [[goal]] of the [[Ultimate]].

100:6.8 Even [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION evolutionary religion] is all of this in [[loyalty]] and grandeur because it is a [[genuine]] [[experience]]. But [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revelatory religion] is [[excellent]] as well as [[genuine]]. The new [[loyalties]] of enlarged [[spiritual]] [[vision]] create new [[levels]] of [[love]] and [[devotion]], of [[service]] and [[fellowship]]; and all this enhanced [[social]] outlook produces an enlarged [[consciousness]] of the [[Fatherhood]] of [[God]] and the [[brotherhood]] of [[man]].

100:6.8 Even [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION evolutionary religion] is all of this in [[loyalty]] and grandeur because it is a [[genuine]] [[experience]]. But [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revelatory religion] is [[excellent]] as well as [[genuine]]. The new [[loyalties]] of enlarged [[spiritual]] [[vision]] create new [[levels]] of [[love]] and [[devotion]], of [[service]] and [[fellowship]]; and all this enhanced [[social]] outlook produces an enlarged [[consciousness]] of the [[Fatherhood]] of [[God]] and the [[brotherhood]] of [[man]].

100:6.9 The characteristic [[difference]] between [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION evolved] and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revealed religion] is a new [[quality]] of [[divine]] [[wisdom]] which is added to [[purely]] [[experiential]] [[human]] [[wisdom]]. But it is [[experience]] in and with the [[human]] [[religions]] that [[develops]] the [[capacity]] for subsequent [[reception]] of increased [[bestowals]] of divine [[wisdom]] and cosmic [[insight]].

100:6.9 The characteristic [[difference]] between [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION evolved] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revealed religion] is a new [[quality]] of [[divine]] [[wisdom]] which is added to [[purely]] [[experiential]] [[human]] [[wisdom]]. But it is [[experience]] in and with the [[human]] [[religions]] that [[develops]] the [[capacity]] for subsequent [[reception]] of increased [[bestowals]] of divine [[wisdom]] and cosmic [[insight]].

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[[Category:Paper 100 - Religion in Human Experience]]

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