04-13-2009, 03:06 AM
I'm definitely confused as to what a "Priesthood" is.
What I like is the idea of a monastic system, a kind of religious community not unlike something like Ananda World Brotherhood Colonies.
The theory goes that the best way to advance all of humanity is by creating pockets of people that live in harmony and service to God, and these groups become powerful examples and places of radiation.
100 people spread across the country is good, but put these 100 people together on a piece of land and their influence multiplies exponentially.
Lots of these sort of communities exist, lots have been tried and failed, but the ones that succeeded are ones that are based on common spiritual interests. For instance the Ananda communities which are all based on the Yogic teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. The fact that everyone who joins these communities is a devotee of that particular path gives the communities cohesion and a common basis on which to operate.
By accepting in everyone from every path - like having buddhists, christians, hindus, muslims, jews, pagans, ACIMs, atheists, and LoOers, you reduce community cohesion because everyone talks a different language. The benefit of having a community where the entire community is devoted to a similar teaching is that is is much easier to get along and find common ground.
Right now the entire world is a melting pot of many different paths to God. This is a good thing. But within this macrocosm, the most effective organizational system is to have smaller microcosms based around common interests, thoughts, and vibrations.
Personally I think taking the Ananda World Brotherhood Colony type of model, and implementing that for LOO oriented people, would be awesome. And I would instantly pack my bags and move to wherever and join up.
It's really as simple as:
1. Finding a big stretch of land
2. Inviting people with the same goals to join up
3. Focusing on the One Infinite Creator and bringing His Light and Love into everything the community attempts to achieve.
What I like is the idea of a monastic system, a kind of religious community not unlike something like Ananda World Brotherhood Colonies.
The theory goes that the best way to advance all of humanity is by creating pockets of people that live in harmony and service to God, and these groups become powerful examples and places of radiation.
100 people spread across the country is good, but put these 100 people together on a piece of land and their influence multiplies exponentially.
Lots of these sort of communities exist, lots have been tried and failed, but the ones that succeeded are ones that are based on common spiritual interests. For instance the Ananda communities which are all based on the Yogic teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. The fact that everyone who joins these communities is a devotee of that particular path gives the communities cohesion and a common basis on which to operate.
By accepting in everyone from every path - like having buddhists, christians, hindus, muslims, jews, pagans, ACIMs, atheists, and LoOers, you reduce community cohesion because everyone talks a different language. The benefit of having a community where the entire community is devoted to a similar teaching is that is is much easier to get along and find common ground.
Right now the entire world is a melting pot of many different paths to God. This is a good thing. But within this macrocosm, the most effective organizational system is to have smaller microcosms based around common interests, thoughts, and vibrations.
Personally I think taking the Ananda World Brotherhood Colony type of model, and implementing that for LOO oriented people, would be awesome. And I would instantly pack my bags and move to wherever and join up.
It's really as simple as:
1. Finding a big stretch of land
2. Inviting people with the same goals to join up
3. Focusing on the One Infinite Creator and bringing His Light and Love into everything the community attempts to achieve.