O, Son of Man

[Athena on the EDP]

O, Son Of Man

For thousands of years humanity has longed for a truth, revelation, or
knowledge that explains the unity of God behind all mystical
experiences, previous revelations, and religions of the world, and the
truth behind the universe (science). There have been mystical
explanations of God from those claiming they have experienced the
truth by direct contact with Spirit. There are also those who have
founded great religions of the world. However, a great confusion
still reigns among spiritualists, religions of the world, and the many
different branches within each religion.

This is partly because of the lack of knowledge of the followers of
each religion, that they each are a part of a greater truth (Eternal
Divine Path). If this is understood by each and every one of them,
they have no choice but to be unified. Also, it is partly because God
(Infinite) can be explained and understood in Infinite ways. Each
group or branch has closed itself to any input from other
realizations. The ultimate realization of God is an individual
achievement not based on any organization, church, denomination,
group, etc. Spiritual beings are not chosen by men (organizations,
etc.). God chooses those He wills.

Lastly, this confusion and separation between humanity in the
spiritual level is because of those (intellectual spiritualists) who
have created dogmas which have resulted in many sects and cults born
out of each religion and/or mystical experience(s). Whatever
separates man from man, or for that matter any part of the universe
from any other part, is not from God. God unifies; ego (intellect
without spirit) divides.

Every explanation and mystical experience has some truth. Each of
these truths appeal only to some people. However, the whole is the
sum total of all and more. The ultimate truth is personal experience.

Then there is another disciplinary body that is trying to unveil the
truth behind the universe through experimental studies, the sciences.
They have presented one powerful tool to this process: verification of
each theory by observation, reasoning, and scientific experiments
through scientific tools (models, machines, theories, etc.). However,
science can only go so far. Science can only explain the universe to
the brink of the physically manifested universe and spirit. Then it
reaches a point where scientific experiments and observations no
longer are possible. Science no longer can explain!

Scientists can verify the different forces working in the universe and/
or particles existing, but where these forces have come from they
cannot explain. They see a logical and explainable manifested
universe but what or who is this logic behind it, they cannot know. If
they cross this point and call this logic, "God," then they pass the
threshold of science and spirit. They are no longer accepted as
scientists; they have entered the realm of the mystics.

However, science and Spirit (God) are as close now as they ever have
been in known history. There is a very thin layer separating them.
Even this layer has been shattered by many who have started to see or
have seen these two as One. Many scientists have reached a point
where they have begun to accept a unified base for the manifested
universe. They realize that there is a single Law (God) operating the
whole creation. The mystics are also accepting science as a way to
verify the truth behind the manifested universe. However, the
ultimate step which would make these two One has not yet become
universal.

One of the aims of THOTH (The Holiest Of The Holies) is to bring the
spirit (mystery) and science (practical verification of creation)
together.

Besides the mystics who have had direct experience with the spirit and
the scientists who have reached the threshold between the spirit and
manifested universe, there are also others.

There are those who are called religious people. They are suspicious
of any scientific explanations or anything which is not according to
their dogmatic beliefs. The scientists are logical and beyond
emotional bounds. The mystic is sure and detached from any dogmatic
fury. However, those with dogmas are emotional and easily aroused and/
or manipulated.

There are also many who claim they have had direct experience in the
spirit, or claim they are chosen, but are not. These can be a great
obstacle in the path of a seeker of the truth. These claims stem from
nothing but ego. That is why it has been said, "Beware of false
prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are
ravening wolves" (Matthew 7:15). Every individual has the power to
experience God. When such an experience occurs, purity will permeate
from the person, which is beyond ego. Such people then can teach God
(mysteries).

Now the question can arise: What is the role of the great religions of
the world? It is here that the concept of Messiah comes into play.
There have been many great mystics and religious beings, but few have
come to establish a great religion in the world or reveal a great
truth to humanity. These great spokesmen have appeared in the last
six thousand years or so.

There usually is a long period of prophecy of their coming. It is to
distinguish them from any other ordinary spiritual event or claim.
Also it is to prepare humanity for each step of the revelation of a
Master Plan.

This Master Plan has been formulated to be revealed gradually to
humanity. It is a seven-step path which reveals an Eternal Truth for
humans to progress to their ultimate Goal. Each part of this Plan has
been revealed to humanity by the Christ (Messiah); the culmination or
synthesis of this Plan is revealed in THOTH.

Prior to the last twelve thousand years, man had the knowledge of
spiritual powers. He was able to manipulate them. However, he did
not follow the Eternal Truth which had been revealed to him in order
to keep creation in its purity and harmony. He misused his powers and
knowledge. That is why he failed, and that is when great disasters
befell him.

It was then that it was decided to create human history, and only
guide him spiritually by revealing the truth of this Eternal Path
during the last twelve thousand years. This path has been recognized
and existed from (in) eternity. It is a path of spirit. So it is
Divine. That is the reason it is called the Eternal Divine Path.

This seven-step path, Eternal Divine Path, is revealed to humanity in
the form of a sign, The Greatest Sign. In this sign not only have the
seven stages of the Eternal Divine Path been crystallized, but it is
shown that each step in the path is the focal point of one of the
great religions of the world.

The first step in this path is concerned with all the Mystical Paths,
which explain the relationship between man and God (universe). These
teachings are the ancient wisdom that has come to us. This first seal
also covers those religions that are based on mystical experiences
(such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Cabbala, Sufism, etc.). The
understanding of this first seal (step) is the spirit of all
religions.

The next six steps each represent one great religion or revelation
that has been revealed to humanity. Each of them are explained to
represent one truth, which when all six are put together with the
first step (mystical understandings), reveals the whole process of the
Eternal Divine Path.

The Greatest Sign also explains Creation and History, reveals the
essence of "Be"-ing (God) and much more. The whole teaching in THOTH
evolves around The Greatest Sign and is based on It. Still new
realizations can be recognized about The Greatest Sign as a person
meditates on It. It can be Infinitely explained.

The Greatest Sign not only reveals the Eternal Divine Path, but also
unifies all the religions of the world. So It unifies humanity. Even
if a person calls himself an atheist or an agnostic, they most
probably believe in science. THOTH and The Greatest Sign can even
help them to see the Logic behind science. In short, if one is open,
and is not closed by believing in a set of dogmas, he can see God in
the universe. Then all humans can be unified under Him.

The shape of The Greatest Sign has been designed to be built as a
Temple. This will accelerate the unity of all of humanity.

Besides unification of all religions of the world and mystical
knowledge, it has also been foretold that God's Kingdom will come to
earth at the end of this era (world). The sign of such a longing can
be seen all throughout the earth.

The dawn of a new era has been felt by millions. The signs of the end
of the old era are apparent in every corner of the earth. This new era
is not to return to the old, but to combine the old and the new to a
synthesized (whole) way of life. The new era is the time of realizing
and implementing the ancient truths combined with new technology (with
the use of natural, renewable, and pollution-less resources) to
improve the life of man. The new technology will free man from the
mundane. The ancient truths will guide him to the Goal.

This new way of life necessitates a new system to make it workable.
This new era can neither exist based only on diversity and the
decentralized mode of the agricultural era, nor on the centralized,
unified notion of the industrialized period.

The coming of the new era will be more diverse than the agricultural
period, but will be highly connected to the rest of humanity or even
the universe. This system, therefore, has not only to recognize and
accommodate for this diversity, but also to maintain the unity between
the complex, interrelated components existing on earth.

That is why the uniqueness of every individual and community has to be
recognized, by allowing them to function based on their desired
(designed) destiny and culture. However, each and every community
will also be connected through their need to participate in the
system. This allows diversity to exist in the unified body of
humanity. The inter-relationship between them, in the long run, will
gradually bring a unified and greater culture on earth.

To present such a system is another main purpose of THOTH. This
system is an integral part of the Eternal Divine Path and The Greatest
Sign (Second Seal). This system will bring justice to All. Justice is
closest to the Heart of God.

The Messiah (Christ), a true Saint (Mystic), or anyone who is One with
God, has the Grace of God with him. Salvation is possible only
through His Grace. Such people, through His Grace, can each lead a
person to Him (salvation).

Together The Greatest Sign, the Eternal Divine Path, and THOTH, Is the
ultimate manifestation of Christ. They are the sum total of all there
IS. They not only lead an individual to God, but also the whole of
humanity collectively. God alone Is Salvation. Amen .

Maitreya

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