Believe

While every word is powerful, true and inspiring, this gorgeous song can be heard also with new ears.  We can and must share the teachings of Jesus Christ with the world. We must extend His message to the farthest reaches of the planet without the baggage of old religion. We can extract the power and beauty of the faith and leave the old wine skin behind.  Now is the time for the spirit not the tabernacle. 

I believe, He did not come to start a religion or enforce an ancient law or even launch a war against evil. He came to bring us enlightenment based on an awareness of truth and the way to real life, the way to joy and even eternal life.  He came to make us rich in LIFE.

Since he did not come to start a new religion, or any religion, then why do those who believe in what he taught us insist on organizing as a religion, posing before the world as one?  That very idea sets up a sense of exclusivity, which is so very contrary to what he taught.  He called for us to enter into a spirit of  harmony and Oneness, immersed in the love of the One who is the all in all.

He came to set us free from the bondage of fear, the vicious condemning judgment of those who endorse the status quo, controlling, oppressing and preying on the innocent.

He came to align us with the powerful force of life itself, that permeates all of life, extending throughout the universe - and beyond, if there is a beyond.

It seems to me that one could be a believer in what he taught us and not be religious.  I challenge anyone who claims to believe in "god," who might be known by any number of names, to listen carefully to the teachings of this brightest light. He never said he was the exclusive son of god, who is Our Father, but rather that we are all - everyone of us regardless of anything - children of the living creator, the Father of all that is. 

Now, take that to the mosque, the temple, the church and out into the streets and live without fear. Sing, dance and rejoice because you are loved beyond your wildest imaginings and are free to be who you were created to be, the most precious, cherished child of the Father.