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We generally regard respectful [[skepticism]] as a healthy approach to becoming
We generally regard respectful [[skepticism]] as a healthy approach to becoming
familiar with the Teaching Mission. We aspire to unity, not uniformity.
familiar with the Teaching Mission. We aspire to unity, not uniformity.
We do not all think alike. Each of us may hold a different, even opposite,
We do not all [[think]] alike. Each of us may hold a different, even opposite,
opinion regarding this Mission in the whole or in any particular.
opinion regarding this Mission in the whole or in any particular.
Experiential [[religion]] means that [[truth]] is individually and personally
[[Experiential]] [[religion]] means that [[truth]] is [[individual]]ly and [[personal]]ly
discovered via a process of inner-seeking. Many of us have surmounted
discovered via a [[process]] of [[inner life|inner-seeking]]. Many of us have surmounted
hills of doubt and continue to climb out of valleys of uncertainty and
hills of doubt and continue to climb out of valleys of uncertainty and
skepticism. We respect the individual's right to his or her own boundaries
skepticism. We respect the individual's right to his or her own boundaries
of belief and acceptance. Certainly our teachers do likewise. The issue
of [[belief]] and acceptance. Certainly our [[teachers]] do likewise. The issue
is not whether or not you are doubtful or cautious; rather, do you
is not whether or not you are doubtful or cautious; rather, do you
persevere in your search, do you continue to seek with an open mind and
persevere in your search, do you continue to seek with an open mind and
heart? If there is truth here, sooner or later you will know. As one of
[[heart]]? If there is truth here, sooner or later you will know. As one of
our great teachers has said, "In the stillness reside the answers to all
our great teachers has said, "In the stillness reside the answers to all
questions."
questions."
===Personal Experience===
===Personal Experience===
Dear Reader,
Dear Reader,
