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[[Theology]] is forever [[doomed]] to go in circles. God is that he is. Mind experiences the [[spirit]], but the mind is less than the spirit and therefore cannot [[prove]] the spirit's existence with its meager [[symbology]].

[[Theology]] is forever [[doomed]] to go in circles. God is that he is. Mind experiences the [[spirit]], but the mind is less than the spirit and therefore cannot [[prove]] the spirit's existence with its meager [[symbology]].

The symbols that [[represent]] God are very powerful. The [[awe]] of entering a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartres_Cathedral grand Cathedral], the [[humility]] of bowing before a simple [[cross]], all these things are welcome to the spirit and ease a craving of the [[mind]]. The mind, having been born of [[spirit]], craves to know spirit. Human beings will endlessly use [[symbols]] to help satisfy that craving.

The symbols that [[represent]] God are very powerful. The [[awe]] of entering a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartres_Cathedral grand Cathedral], the [[humility]] of bowing before a simple [[cross]], all these things are welcome to the spirit and ease a craving of the [[mind]]. The mind, having been born of [[spirit]], craves to know spirit. Human beings will endlessly use [[symbols]] to help satisfy that craving.

In order for [[humanity]] to know God, man must return [[the Father]]'s love. When that [[circuit]] of God's love for man and man's love for God is complete, that is when the mind is given the gift of knowing. Individual believer's know that God is [[good]]. They know that God is true, even [[Truth]] itself. They know that God is [[beautiful]] and none of these things can be proved. [[Humanity]] has lived on this [[faith]], this inner knowing of the faithful, throughout your long and [[tortured]] [[history]].

In order for [[humanity]] to know God, man must return [[the Father]]'s love. When that [[circuit]] of God's love for man and man's love for God is complete, that is when the mind is given the gift of knowing. Individual believer's know that God is [[good]]. They know that God is true, even [[Truth]] itself. They know that God is [[beautiful]] and none of these things can be proved. [[Humanity]] has lived on this [[faith]], this inner knowing of the faithful, throughout your long and [[tortured]] [[history]].

Once again, the [[symbols]] of [[faith]] are all around. They are present in the [[courage]] and [[trust]] of a child's first [[steps]]. They are present in the aged eyes of [[wisdom]]. Seek you symbols of [[faith]] in mankind. Do not fear that such and such a symbol must be [[protected]] or might be denigrated. These things have no [[meaning]] in themselves. Their [[value]] and their [[meaning]] is beyond.

Once again, the [[symbols]] of [[faith]] are all around. They are present in the [[courage]] and [[trust]] of a child's first [[steps]]. They are present in the aged eyes of [[wisdom]]. Seek you symbols of [[faith]] in mankind. Do not fear that such and such a symbol must be [[protected]] or might be denigrated. These things have no [[meaning]] in themselves. Their [[value]] and their [[meaning]] is beyond.

[[The Master]] spoke of everyday [[things]], of [[life]] as it was lived in his day, and found ample symbols of spiritual [[experience]]. I say to you, be not [[slave]]s to [[symbols]]. Even great passages which have [[wonderful]] [[meaning]] are still only a [[shadow]] of the [[value]] and [[truth]] it is trying to represent. Many [[wars]] have been fought over symbols. But, humanity must go beyond this and learn to appreciate symbols, but not to make them [[sacred]], even flags, the symbols of [[Nation|country]] and [[home]]. We must express to you that the symbol itself means nothing. The value it represents is important, but it is beyond the symbol. [http://daynal.org/institute_NEW/books/extended_reference/humanities/religion/sacred/sacred_texts.html Sacred texts] hold much value, the [[Bible]], the [[Koran]], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torah Torah], the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analects writings of Confucius] and so on all hold value, but when human beings cling to symbols and make them more than they are, it is the cause of much human [[friction]] that is unnecessary.

[[The Master]] spoke of everyday [[things]], of [[life]] as it was lived in his day, and found ample symbols of spiritual [[experience]]. I say to you, be not [[slave]]s to [[symbols]]. Even great passages which have [[wonderful]] [[meaning]] are still only a [[shadow]] of the [[value]] and [[truth]] it is trying to represent. Many [[wars]] have been fought over symbols. But, humanity must go beyond this and learn to appreciate symbols, but not to make them [[sacred]], even flags, the symbols of [[Nation|country]] and [[home]]. We must express to you that the symbol itself means nothing. The value it represents is important, but it is beyond the symbol. [https://daynal.org/institute_NEW/books/extended_reference/humanities/religion/sacred/sacred_texts.html Sacred texts] hold much value, the [[Bible]], the [[Koran]], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torah Torah], the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analects writings of Confucius] and so on all hold value, but when human beings cling to symbols and make them more than they are, it is the cause of much human [[friction]] that is unnecessary.

When human beings grow to the point of placing the upmost [[value]] on [[spirit]] itself rather than the [[symbols]] of spirit, there will be [[peace]] upon this world.

When human beings grow to the point of placing the upmost [[value]] on [[spirit]] itself rather than the [[symbols]] of spirit, there will be [[peace]] upon this world.