The New Priesthood of Ra?

[Alkhemist]

Yeah, I was CLEARLY talking about my own idea, which is what I meant to do. That idea I proposed would need months, perhaps years of preperation and planning.

No offense, Phoenix, but if it had been clear (at least to me), I wouldn't have asked.

No worries, though -- I think your idea is a wonderful one. It would certainly take a great deal of work, but if your heart is in it, you will find what you need to make it happen.

I didn't actually realize you were serious, or that you would apply it to the present day. I was trying to bounce ideas around.

I'm not sure why you would think that I wasn't serious(?) I wouldn't have posted the idea had I not been. And ideas are exactly what I was hoping would be bounced around.

I think that if we were to ask Ra, they wouldn't approve of anything under their name, unless it was completely understood that they were, 'an humble messenger of the Law of One.' As they added to book one.

That may be true; it is, indeed, very important to make the distinction, as I've said before, that Ra is only "an humble messenger." Still, that does not preclude Ra from being named as our Teacher.

Whatever this project does end up being called will be the result of lots of consideration by potential members. I'm not intending to set myself up in any way as a "Grand Poobah." Whatever comes of this will be the result of a long process, I'm sure, in which whomever chooses to be involved will have input.

Thanks for your thoughts. They're much appreciated!

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Here intially, I don't really approve of having the name of 'Ra' in any variation of name for this idea, since as Phoenix said, they're just the messenger. Definitely something that lifts forward the fundamentals around the Law of One, ie All is One and One is All. Also that there is no dogma, no decieving or hidden intentions.
Alkhemist, I'll ponder more on this, but currently I don't know what to think of this idea. Will take quite a bit of meditation and contemplating.

If this does not appeal to you in any way, shape, or form, there is certainly no expectation that you, or anyone else here, need be involved. So no pressure!

Even for me, this idea needs a great deal more meditation and contemplation. All I know at this point is that I'm very, very strongly being drawn toward making such a Priesthood a reality. This has been in the form of dreams, interruptions during meditation (at least it feels like an interruption!), and the "occurrence" of fully-formed thoughts coming into my mind at odd times. Synchronicities abound, as well.

It could very well be it's just something I need to work on alone. I just don't know yet. I'm hoping it will eventually turn into something that benefits others who, like myself, feel strongly drawn to the idea of recreating the original Priesthood, sans egos as much as possible. I've managed to let go of any attachment to a particular outcome, so time will tell at this point.

Also inititally, I believe it's very important to present clearly that there is not much to gain from being in this order other than the opportunity to help yourself and others spiritually, that there is little material gain, and that all is accepted, even those who wish to undermine the activities.

Absolutely. This would have to be designed as a way to support devotion and service, not ego and power.

The best way, I feel, to meet attacks of any kind, wether they're physical or psycic, is with love. For love and unity is all we seek, it is indiscriminate.
Love loves what is.

Beautifully said, ayadew! You seem to have the gist of what this could become. I appreciate your input!

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AwakenedOneness, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your thoughtful reply. I would like to take some time to respond in full, but I wanted to acknowledge that I appreciate your post. You are clearly one who can see the heart of this issue.

I will reply more soon.

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I'd find it hard to believe that there's anything you could do with this order that couldn't be better done on one's own. But maybe I'm being naive.

Here are two things: loving support and community.

Of course, you can probably get that here, but it's a bit different, I think, when a group comes together with the intent of specific learning and devotion. Those drawn to the idea of Priesthood will know what I mean, and those not drawn to it will probably think a forum such as this one is enough. And for them, it is, and that's perfectly okay.

Please don't read this as a judgment on my part. I'm not saying that those who are drawn to Priesthood are somehow "better" or that they need an exclusive group. Not at all! But just as in the book, "A Handbook for Wanderers," those of us called to work in certain ways can find a great deal of comfort among others similarly inclined, and out of that love can grown great things.

...In the Service of the Creator...