Charles Sherlock Fillmore (August 22, 1854 – July 5, 1948), born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, founded Unity, a church within the New Thought movement, with his wife, Myrtle Page Fillmore, in 1889. He became known as an American mystic for his contributions to metaphysical interpretations of Biblical scripture. He married Myrtle in Clinton, Missouri on March 29, 1881 and the newlyweds moved to Pueblo, Colorado, where Charles established a real estate business with the brother-in-law of Nona Lovell Brooks, who was later to found the Church of Divine Science. In his later years, Fillmore felt so young that he thought that he might be physically immortal, as well as believing that he might be the reincarnation of Paul of Tarsus. Charles Fillmore was an ethical vegetarian who did not eat animal flesh.
Myrtle Fillmore died in 1931. Charles remarried in 1933 to Cora G. Dedrick who was a collaborator on his later writings. Charles Fillmore died in 1948, and the Unity School and Association of Unity Churches (founded as the Unity Ministers Association in 1934) continued, growing into a worldwide movement.
The Unity Church is rooted in the concepts of metaphysical or “divine” healing. Unity is considered a cult because of their beliefs and teachings that deviate significantly from the biblical truth about God, Jesus, Bible, sin and salvation. Heavily influenced by many other religions, Unity attempts to incorporate the preferred parts of all religions, cults, and beliefs. It’s by definition, a pick and mix religion not much different from any other new age cult. Additionally, it has many similarities with other cults arising in the mid-19th century such as Christian Science, although the teachings differ at various points.
The core Unity beliefs that make it a cult include (my comments below begin with GP):
UC: God is a principle, not a personal God, and the “force” of love in all people and things.
GP: This is a classic signature of a cult, the depersonalisation of God. It’s interesting the Fillmore makes such claims without offering any explanation to back up his principals. It’s not then surprising then to find the gaping hole he has left with the Bibles clear definition of God.
The Bible speaks of Him as the living God.
“By this you shall know that among you is the living God who without fail will drive out from before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites” (Joshua 3:10).
As a youth, David realized that the giant Goliath was defying “the living God” (1 Samuel 17:26).
For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light (Psalms 36:9).
But the Lord is the true God; He is the living God and the everlasting King (Jeremiah 10:10).
UC: Jesus the man represents the path toward a higher consciousness.
GP: No surprise there then.Fillmore, in order to inject his beliefs from a worldly, human view he must first humanise Jesus Christ. In this case he was made Jesus a symbol, a representation of a desired outcome and stripped away any reference as to the true reason of his existence. This is blasphemy, Jesus said ” Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6. Rather than acknowledging salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, they turn this into self enlightenment (higher consciousness). This is the oldest lie in the Bible and millions are falling for even today “For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. ” Genesis 3:5.
UC: Jesus the Christ is the universal love and wisdom within all of us – the perfection of consciousness – independent of religious beliefs.
GP: Another blatant contradiction. If you remove Jesus or change him then what was the point of his sacrifice for humanity? Fillmore clearly does not accept that Jesus Christ of the Bible and therefore makes up their own one to fit their needs.
UC: The Bible is not the inerrant Word of God nor the final authority.
GP: Fillmore denies the Bible as the final word of God, so does Islam, Jehovah Witnesses, Mormons etc.
UC: The fall of man is spiritual amnesia from his evolution toward the divine correctable by changing thought patterns from negative to positive thoughts, which is the process of salvation.
GP: This is veiled Hinduism, the ignorance of one owns divinity and the Karmic cycle which is highly incompatible with the Word of God.
UC: There is no literal heaven or hell, but the heaven or hell created by a person’s thoughts, words, and actions.
GP: Everyone will exist eternally either in heaven or hell (Daniel 12:2,3; Matthew 25:46; John 5:28; Revelation 20:14,15).
UC: Reincarnation is the means by which believers are regenerated for eternity.
GP: This a denial of judgement for those outside of Jesus Christ. Fillmore is saying for those that follow him and his doctrine, they will receive eternal life. So not only has he replaced Jesus, he has become the replacement Jesus.
In conclusion, Fillmore has discarded the fundamental Christian beliefs in exchange for a new gospel. Galatians 1:6-9 (King James Version (KJV)).
Nice assertions, I agree with them 100%.
Depersonalization of God and Jesus is a mainstay of occult and newage doctrines. This only serves to radically destroy the heierarchy of Heaven and to elevate the follower to the position of God himself. A complete blasphemy of Gods authority and the position given to Jesus on the throne to share it with His Father.
God made man in his own image, he didn’t make man a God to challenge his authority; I guess this is the mistake that Lucifer made in Heaven when he challenged God and the authority of his Chosen Son and was thrown to Earth to judge mankind and then get sent into destruction at the appointed time. People have mocked me for even having this belief but I see it so clearly in my head. We live on a planet enveloped in spiritual warfare and there are so many blind people walking around at present and also many others who only view the world through their Left Eye as Lucifer and his agents have sown their Righteous Eye shut. Awake and see the world with both eyes, and if your left eye offend you, pluck it out
Also if we are made in Gods Image and we have an individual spirit and an individual Will then God also has an Individual nature and cannot be de-personalized without refuting his existence and Will. Newage doctrine is fully designed as an adversary to Abrahamic monotheistic logic and is designed to challenge his authority and to recruit Gods own creations into doing the same… and this deception seems to be working quite well, but I would like them to know their efforts are futile as God is all powerful and I wouldn’t want to be in their shoes when I answer to my creator.
Unity Church is going to be used as just another mechanism to effect the introducton of the Universal Religion of Anti-Christ, and its seeming only real oponent will be awake Christians who know their God and love his Son with all their hearts. Everyone else will go along with the Satan Recruitment which at first will be sold as Unification Of Religion for Peace and Prosperity, but it will be rotten to the core and mixed with all sorts of perverse doctrines. Babylon The Great, Mother Of Harlots And Abominations Of The Earth.
My mom goes to such a church and she believes this stuff. I was raised believing this stuff but no longer do.
Hi Sandra. Can you please tell more of your story? what made you stop believing in the unity church’s teachings? was it difficult to break away from the unity church? are there cases like mine where the unity church has directly or indirectly caused PFA’s custody battles and divorce? Is the unity church against or do they not like or are not receptive to catholics, baptists, lutherns, and other conservative christian religions?
I hope Jesus saves idiots…because if not, you and Gaz are screwed!
Great analysis. Well done. 100% agree.
The bible is a book written by man. A fairy tale version of a spirutually sound way of living.
Unlike the Quoran the bible is inspired by the holy spirit. What’s so unique about the Bible is its prophesies come true and many more are now coming to pass. For example, the book of revelation talks about a time when there will be a one world government, a one world religion, a one world currency under a one world leader. This is coming to pass and we are now heading into the new world order.
I appreciate the thought. Have heard it before. I will not live in fear though. I have accepted Jesus. I am perfect the way God created me. I have had many a catholics tell me if I didn’t baptize my sweet 3yr old she would go to hell as well if she were to die. I do believe a place such as hell does exist just not in the same sense you do. I do NOT nor will I ever believe God to be anything less than perfect. Fear and hate are Not perfect. Love is. Jesus preached about it. In fact its mainly what he preached about. Faith in God and love for each other. the golden rule.
well those catholics who told you that your daughter/son would go to tell if not baptised are wrong.
Unity is me! Sorry you feel this way, I love you anyway!
Don’t feel you need to apologise to anyone for believing in a religion that is part of the new world order system. Many
will choose embrace it and this will leave us Christians as the minority. The world is gearing up for a one world system under a one world leader, a single currency and a single religious system. It is happening right now and is written clearly within scripture. Read revelation 12 and 13, you can’t make this up.
I have never felt closer to God or Jesus as I have through Unity. My life has been blessed for I have affirmed a positive outlook and a grateful attitude for what God has blessed me with. Please do not judge a religion based on little research and not personal experience. God’s love radiates in our home. Jesus is our savior because wepractice his teachings. Thru him we will get to God. As it says “why do you question the speckle in thy brothers eye…remove the plank first”. Unity teaches love, compassion, peace. Not self righteousness as many others do. This is why it has worked for us. We live our lives in peace, love, empathy, compassion. You’d be surprised how much better and less stressful that feels. When we pray we give thanks for the life he gave us and the love he enfolds us in. We release our worries and fears over to him and trust that he will lead us the right way. Yes, even the lords prayer we say. “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”. Others pray this and its accepted. Unity prays it and we want to be Gods?? I think not. We praise God for he is all mighty and omnipotent. God bless and lots of love
Unity teaches love. Not self righteousness. God is love.
Charles Fillmore wrote his own bible because he despised the word of God.
He did not write his own bible. Sorry you feel this way. My question is why put down a group of people if you don’t agree? Live and let live. If its wrong for you than great keep following what you do. If we are in such dis repair than let that be on our shoulders. No need to worry bout us. We do follow christ. We know and have felt Gods love. Positive affirmations about Gods love and what trully matters in life is what we believe. Being spiritual is not a bad thing. Yet so many ‘Christians’ are threatened by it. Why? Unity doesn’t question or hate other religions. If one is at peace with their relationship with God and follow Christ’s teachings than they would love ALL people as they love themselves. Blessings!
I grew up in the Unity Church and thought everything was hunkydory……until I got saved in 1979. Unity had always SEEMED Christian, the way the services were conducted, etc. But like most cults, the true agenda is rarely revealed to the rank and file members. When I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour, I went back to the Unity Church of my youth. It only took one Sunday to realize that something was very wrong here. With the Holy Spirit having revealed the truth of the Gospel to my heart, I recognized the lie immediately. I wanted to stand up and shout “This is not the Truth ! Run to Jesus!”. I eventually was lead to a Bible believing, Gospel preaching church and the Lord surrounded me in my life with surrendered Christians who helped me and discipled me in my early walk.
I recommend a tract called “The Spirit of Error, The Spirit of Truth” which shows how other “religions” respond to Bible Truths such as the nature of God and Salvation, heaven and hell, etc. It has recently been expanded to include Unity and other New Age type churches.
I would also like to admonish all Christian congregations to police yourselves and make sure you have your priorities straight when dealing with new people who come to your church. One of the reasons I wound up at Unity was because my mother grew weary of the backbiting, gossiping and superfluous things (like what so in so is wearing and how much did it cost) that chased her right into the arms of an “accepting” church.
Keep your eyes on Jesus always!
May I ask carol what in your opinion is their agenda. You claimed they had one which you discovered after you were saved. What was it exactly. Justccurious
Thanks
Gaz ..thanks for your boldness about the Unity Church. Interfaithism=Endtimes
Thank you for your support.
Funny I responded recently about how wonderful Jesus and unity have been for my life and how much closer we are to God, yet since you monitor what goes on here I can see how that would be threatening.
God bless and hopefully one day people like you will actually follow Jesus’s teachings and love others as God loves us. Instead of questioning a loving, peaceful, kind, God centered church like Unity
Hi Claudia,
I make no appologies for defending the faith however this is not a personal attack on you. The unity church and Jesus Christ (of the bibile) are completely incompatible. It is so important then that we always test these doctrines and more importantly, the source of such beliefs, the spirits themselves. 1 Jogn 4:1 “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”
Here’s something to think out:
1) If as a youth, David realised that the giant Goliath was defying “the living God” (1 Samuel 17:26) then what makes Filmore’s ideolgy an authority on the bible?
2) The UC claim that Jesus the ‘man represents’ is the path toward a higher consciousness meaning self divinity. The term ‘higher consciousness’ is synonymous with Blavaski, Bailey, Bessant and other lucifarians who define this as achieving inner or self god hood. If Filmores teachings on the persuit of godhood are correct then is the Bible therefore Genesis 3.5 must be wrong? “For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Or perhaps all of these aswell?
“there is no one like Yahweh our God.” Exodus 8:10
“Yahweh, He is God; there is no other besides Him.” Deuteronomy 4:35
“Yahweh, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.” Deuteronomy 4:39
“See now that I, I am He, And there is no god besides Me” Deuteronomy 32:39
“Hear, O Israel! Yahweh is our God, Yahweh is one [echad]!” Deuteronomy 6:4
“You are great, O Lord God; for there is none like You, and there is no God besides You” 2 Samuel 7:22
This original post makes some bold statements about the UC, what part or parts of this (or this response) is untrue?
Meanwhile, as you demonize a benign, inclusive understanding of the example of Yeshua–Islam is taking over the world and Christians are being exterminated by Muslims! You don’t have the courage to take THAT on, so you self-righteously attack something that would never attack in return… Self righteous-condemning people like you are what is driving people away from Christianity and why the Secular socialists attack Christianity so vehemently in the USA!
Matthew 7:5–Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.
what was the first bible
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Books_of_the_Bible
The early versions of the Bible were Hebrew, Aramic & Catholic.
My wife and I are both blind. I am christian but she has gotten sucked into the unity thing which I believe has caused our divorce PFA and other bad things. Her family is also involved in this unity stuff. I hope she wakes up and comes back to christianity and unity gets shut down real soon. Unity is bad for the world.
Since you’re blind you’ll never get to read this but I digress, your cliche backwards Christian faith that attempts to usurp and ‘shut down’ those paths which are important to others is sick and selfish. You’re no different from a bully in high school who picks on people for being different. You lack vision my friend, both literally and metaphorically.
Haha. Very good reply June. A church cannot cause a divorce. And I know Unity doesn’t advocate families being torn apart. I think his ex found her way to God and her purpose in this universe. He didn’t like it. Now he blames the church instead of any other underlying issues they had.
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Thanks for your response Josh, I have added my response to a new post which can be found here:
http://newagedeception.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/in-response-to-unity-is-a-false-religion/
According to Unity, you have no number of chances to accomplish perfection. According to Christianity, you only have this one chance to accept Christ, who is… Jesus, as your Lord & Savior. If you believe Christianity is the only correct religion & Unity ends up being correct you’ll still have another chance to accomplish perfection. If you believe Unity is the correct religion & Christianity ends up being correct you’ll go to the place… called hell, be there for eternity, & NEVER… get another chance to accept Christ. You’re better Saved than sorry.
By the way, in the Bible we’re told that pride is why people do not accept Jesus Christ as their Lord & Savior. If Unity is correct & we are all a god, is our placement in life not higher than what it is if we are all just humans who are depending on a god? Your pride prefers for your placement in life to be as high as it can, doesn’t it? According to the Bible a person has to let go of their pride to say that Jesus is Christ & that accepting Him as your Lord & Savior is the only way a person can receive eternal life. Like a young adult who, at too young of an age, has moved out of their parents’ house due to the pride that their holding onto, the more pride your holding onto the harder it is for you to let go of it as well as realize you need to let go of it.
Romans 10:9 If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus… is Lord,” & believe in your heart God… raised Him from the dead you will be Saved.
Justin: “According to Unity, you have no number of chances to accomplish perfection. According to Christianity, you only have this one chance to accept Christ, who is… Jesus, as your Lord & Savior. ”
GP: I wouldn’t exactly call this ‘chance’, the Word of God tells us that those who have been saved (Romans 10:9 is just one of many verses that validate this) will not perish and receive everlasting life, they will also receive new bodies. You would be amazed at how many times this is mentioned in the Bible,
Chris White nails the validition of the Bible for those with ears to hear:
It has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him. (1 John 3:2)
Our present body is only a “tent” which we will put aside. 2 Co 5:1-3, 2 Pet 1:13-14
God, through Christ, will deliver us from this present “body of death” (which is the sinful nature). Rom 7:20-25
God has prepared us for the purpose of being clothed with our heavenly body. 2 Cor 5:4-5
Although we do not know exactly what our new bodies will be like, we know that they will be like Jesus. 1 John 3:2-3
Our new bodies will be like Christ’s glorious body. Phil 3:20-21, Rom 8:28-30, Ps 17:15, Ro 6:5-8, 1 Cor 15:49, 2 Cor 3:17-18 (See Our Lord’s Glorious Body)
We will be changed instantaneously when we are raised. 1 Cor 15:51-53
Each of us will have a unique body as God determines, just as a single seed produces its own unique plant. 1 Cor 15:35-58 (Think about how much more grandeur a plant is than its seed! See also Mk 4:30-32, 1 Pe 1:22-23)
To gain our new body, our current body must die. 1 Cor 15:35-49 (See also Phil 1:21-23)
Our new body will be incorruptible. Our current body is corruptible. 1 Cor 15:42-44, 1 Cor 15:52-54 (In context: 1 Cor 15:35-58)
Our new body will be glorified. Our current body is dishonorable. 1 Cor 15:42-44, (In context: 1 Cor 15:35-58)
Our new body will be powerful. Our current body is weak . 1 Cur 15:42-44, (In context: 1 Cor 15:35-58)
Our new body will be spiritual. Our current bodies natural. 1 Cor 15:42-44, (In context: 1 Cor 15:35-58)
Our new bodies will be from God, eternal and in the heavens. 2 Co 5:1-5
Like Moses and Elijah, our bodies will likely be able to converse with others. Lk 9:28-32, Mt 17:2-3
We will speak a pure language that we may be able to call on the name of the Lord and serve Him. Zeph 3:8-9
People who currently have physical disabilities will not have them in their new bodies. Isaiah 35:3-5
We will have no racial or cultural distinctions Col 3:9-11
OUR LORD’S GLORIOUS BODY
Remember, our new bodies will be like Christ’s glorious body. 1 John 3:2-3, Phil 3:20-21, Rom 8:28-30, Ps 17:15, Ro 6:5-8, 1 Cor 15:49, 2 Cor 3:17-18
He had glory before and after He lived on earth. Jn 17:3-5
The glory of the Lord is like beautiful colorful brightness. Eze 1:26-28
He has the brightness of God’s glory. Heb 1:1-4
At the transfiguration, Jesus’ face shone like the sun. He was able to converse with Moses and Elijah. Lk 9:28-32, Mt 17:2-3
Jesus appeared to Paul in light. Ac 9:3-4, Ac 26:12-15
In his revelation, John describes Jesus as having eyes like fire, feet like fine brass, voice like many waters, and a countenance like the sun shining in its strength. Re 1:13-18, Re 19:11-16
Christ’s resurrected body had flesh and bones and was able to eat. Lk 24:36-43
He walked. Lk 24:15-16
He was able to vanish from sight and enter locked rooms. Lk 24:25-32, Jn 20:19-20, Jn 20:26-29
He will never die again. Ro 6:9
OUR FUTURE GLORIOUS BODY
Although we do not know exactly what our new bodies will be like, we know that they will be like His Christ’s glorious body. 1 John 3:2-3 (See Our Lord’s Glorious Body)
Each of our bodies will be different and will differ in glory. 1 Cor 15:35-58
Christ will be glorified in us. 2 Th 1:10-12
We will be glorified together. The present sufferings in this world cannot be compared with the glory which will be revealed in us. Rom 8:16-20
Our glory will be that of our Lord Jesus. 2 Th 2:14-15 (See Our Lord’s Glorious Body)
We will reflect His glory. 2 Cor 3:17-18 (see also Ex 34:29-35 where Moses’ face may have been reflecting God’s glory)
God’s people will be beautiful, sparkling like jewels in a crown. Zec 9:16-17, Mal 3:16-17
The righteous will shine as the sun in His kingdom. Matt 13:43
We will shine like the brightness of the firmament and like the stars. Dan 12:2-3
OUR PROPER RESPONSE
We should earnestly desire to be clothed in our heavenly bodies. 2 Co 5:1-5
We should be confident and walk by faith not by sight, knowing that while we are at home in this body, we are absent from the Lord. 2 Co 5:6-7
Therefore, we should make it our goal to please God. 2 Co 5:6-11
We should eagerly wait with perseverance for the redemption of our bodies, even though we cannot see them now. Ro 8:23-25
We should seek insight and desire to lead others to God so that they, too, can be partake in God’s righteousness. Dan 12:2-3
We should keep our focus on the better resurrection – even to the point of receiving torture. Heb 11:35
We should be ready to suffer for Christ. Ro 8:16-20
We should love one another fervently with a pure heart. 1 Pe 1:22-23 (See Love)
We should stand firm, holding on to what we have been taught. 2 Th 2:14-15
Because we will have incorruptible, glorified, powerful and spiritual bodies, we should be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that our labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Cor 15:35-58
We should fear the Lord and meditate on His name. Mal 3:16-17
We should reckon ourselves dead to sin and alive to God and not let sin reign in our mortal body but rather live to God. Ro 6:6-12
OTHER EXAMPLES
Moses’ face would shine after talking with God (we too will talk directly with God, presumably more intimately than Moses did at Mt. Sinai). Ex 34:29-35
Job knew that after “his skin is destroyed,” he would see God. Job 19:25-27
God promised to make Zerubbabel like a signet ring. Hag 2:20-23
At the transfiguration, Moses and Elijah were able to converse with Christ. Lk 9:28-32, Mt 17:2-3
Daniel saw a vision of a man whose face was like the appearance of lightning, eyes like torches, and arms and feet like bronze. Da 10:4-9
An angel was described as having a countenance like lightning and clothes as white as snow. Mt 28:2-5
In his revelation, John describes an angel as having a rainbow on his head, his face like the sun, and feet like pillars of fire. Rev 10:1
OLD TESTAMENT ONLY
Our new bodies will be created by God. Ps 104:28-31
Our new bodies will be like our Lord’s glorious body. Ps 17:15
The glory of the Lord is like beautiful colorful brightness. Eze 1:26-28
God’s people will be beautiful, sparkling like jewels in a crown. Zec 9:16-17, Mal 3:16-17
We will shine like the brightness of the firmament and like the stars. Dan 12:2-3
Daniel saw a vision of a man whose face was like the appearance of lightning, eyes like torches, and arms and feet like bronze. Da 10:4-9
We will speak a pure language that we may be able to call on the name of the Lord and serve Him. Zeph 3:8-9
People who currently have physical disabilities will not have them in their new bodies. Isaiah 35:3-5
We should seek insight and desire to lead others to God so that they, too, can be partake in God’s righteousness. Dan 12:2-3
We should fear the Lord and meditate on His name. Mal 3:16-17
Moses’ face would shine after talking with God (we too will talk directly with God, presumably more intimately than Moses did at Mt. Sinai). Ex 34:29-35
Job knew that after “his skin is destroyed,” he would see God. Job 19:25-27
God promised to make Zerubbabel like a signet ring. Hag 2:20-23
Justin: “If you believe Christianity is the only correct religion & Unity ends up being correct you’ll still have another chance to accomplish perfection. If you believe Unity is the correct religion & Christianity ends up being correct you’ll go to the place… called hell, be there for eternity, & NEVER… get another chance to accept Christ. You’re better Saved than sorry.”
GP : “Christianity is faith based in that its not a works based belief, you don’t have to go to a building or follow a guru in order to receive salvation. You mention the word ‘chance’ a lot, it suggests uncertainty and hope. This reminds me of the wise and foolish builders of Matthew 7:24-27.”
New International Version (NIV)
24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”
Justin “By the way, in the Bible we’re told that pride is why people do not accept Jesus Christ as their Lord & Savior. If Unity is correct & we are all a god, is our placement in life not higher than what it is if we are all just humans who are depending on a god? Your pride prefers for your placement in life to be as high as it can, doesn’t it? According to the Bible a person has to let go of their pride to say that Jesus is Christ & that accepting Him as your Lord & Savior is the only way a person can receive eternal life. Like a young adult who, at too young of an age, has moved out of their parents’ house due to the pride that their holding onto, the more pride your holding onto the harder it is for you to let go of it as well as realize you need to let go of it.”
GP: “People in general do not accept Jesus Christ because of their sin nature, pride does play a part in this rebellion but there are many other aspects to this condition. You misunderstand the whole reason why people accept Jesus as their Lord and saviour and I have numerous real life examples of this including my own testimony out of the occult. You could also try taking a look at Laura Maxwells videos too. I would also strongly suggest listening to archive of set the captives free with Lynn Dickie. So keep an open mind and actually open up the Bible and begin to read it, you will be amazed at the accuracy of the many already fulfilled prophecies that scatter this all powerful supernatural book.
Thanks for posting Romans 10:9, here’s some more verses regarding salvation:
and New Testament.
1 Chronicles 16:23
23 Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.
Psalm 13:5
5 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
Psalm 18:2
2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Psalm 62:1-2
1 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. 2 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Psalm 69:29 (#5 of 20 Bible Verses about Salvation)
29 I am in pain and distress; may your salvation, O God, protect me.
Psalm 71:15
15 My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure.
Psalm 74:12
12 But you, O God, are my king from of old; you bring salvation upon the earth.
Psalm 95:1
1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Psalm 118:21
21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.
Isaiah 33:2 (#10 of 20 Bible Verses about Salvation)
2 O LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.
Isaiah 56:1
1 This is what the LORD says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed.
Lamentations 3:25-26
25 The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; 26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
Acts 4:12
12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”
Acts 13:47
47 For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ” ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”
Romans 1:16 (#1 of 20 Bible Verses about Salvation)
16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.
Philippians 2:12-13
12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
Titus 2:11
11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.
Hebrews 9:27-28
27 Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, 28 so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
1 Peter 1:3-9
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade-kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that your faith-of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire-may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Revelation 19:1 (#20o f 20 Bible Verses about Salvation)
1 After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
Ah so you’re the sort who lives your life in fear of hell. Good luck with that. To me it’s like they say in ‘Rent’, “You learn to love or live in fear.” Just because someone told you hell is a place you go to doesn’t mean it’s real. You say you have this one chance to accept Jesus. I say you have this one life to live. Live it bro.
Very true. Religion and hell were put there as a way to control the masses with fear. And sadly it has taken away our true purpose in life which is to love. That is all Jesus talked about. He never mentioned “hell”. Yet the man they claim to love (Jesus), they won’t live by his teachings. All they want to do is cry and say boohoo he died for me. Jesus himself never said “I will die for you so you better be grateful you infedils!” Live life with love and gratitude and acknowledge a loving spirit of the universe. God is not a being waiting beyond the clouds. God is omnipotent and the universe. Namaste!
Perhaps one should research more on the true intent and motivation of Emperor Constantine. The Bible was not handed to mankind by God, nor was it dictated to human stenographers by God. It has nothing to do with God. In actuality, the Bible was VOTED to be the word of God by a group of men during the 4th century. Emperor Constantine, who was Roman Emperor from 306 CE until his death in 337 CE, used what motivates many to action – MONEY! He offered the various Church leaders money to agree upon a single canon that would be used by all Christians as the word of God. The Church leaders gathered together at the Council of Nicaea and voted the “word of God” into existence.
Brilliant! Thank you for using your brain
Yep, this is a common misconception. Have you been reading the Da Vinci Code or Holy Blood, Holy Grail portray who incorrectly him as the Roman Emperor? You do realise this is a works based on fiction? What’s interesting is how easy this myth is to disprove with just a tiny bit of research. Please start here:
Dr. Michael Heiser – Gnosticism Lecture (Full)
http://considerthegospel.org/blog/2012/01/16/faq-on-constantines-impact/
http://www.christian-history.org/nicea-myths.html#sthash.LUVUYxCO.dpbs
Theyre a cult because they dont believe everything they’re told in the bible :/ that’s not very convincing. I know nothing of this religion, I dont have one. But I know people, specifically religious people. And I know some (not all) Christians can be very hateful when people don’t believe what they do, which is why I disagree with it. And like I said, I’ve never heard of this religion, but to meee it sounds like Christianity without all the hate. It actually sounds pretty interesting, especially to somebody who’s always questioned why such a loving god would send me to a hot gut wrenching place such as hell, just because I’ve done some wrong. And I’ve read the bible, and it doesn’t take as much as you’d think. Anybody know where I could read more about this? That will actually tell me info, not pissed off Christians just talking?
god does not send people to hell. people send themselves to hell. you’re right god sends no-one to hell.
Josh,
Unity welcomes all religions. It’s not a religion for everyone. And we do not recruit. Its probably one of few that don’t. We are secure in our faith and love all. I find it sad that there are people out there that want to hurt it. Can you imagine a world where we all love one another? Crazy huh?
Blessings.
no…can’t imagine a world where everyone loves one another, because that’s not how this world is because we are fallen human beings.
Hello, Claud, I also attend a Unity Church and love it. It’s true that Unity does not go out recruit people, and we are secure in our faith and love for others because Jesus (Yeshua) mentioned that the Kingdom of Heaven is within us all.
Dear Brent: Read your Bible often and you will begin to discern the truth for yourself. It’s a good idea & practice though to PRAY and ASK for God’s discernment (wisdom & understanding) before you read the verses or chapters each time. Truth will begin to jump out at you – even the small details. Ask God into your heart & sould completely. Ask His forgiveness for any past & present wrongs committed against your fellowman and against Him. He never “leaves us or forsakes us” and will walk beside you through thick & thin. Only He can offer us salvation at the end. Be blessed and know that He alone will save us both here on this earth & in the hereafter – if we call out to Him. Don’t rely on a group of people – rely on Him and His Word, the Scriptures. By the way the King James version of the Bible is missing approximately 7 of the originally written Scriptures. The Catholic Bible has all the books of the original Scriptures included. Just some added info for you to research. May God watch over you & protect you and guide you in your quest for His knowledge.
To the original author. I’m soo sorry you feel so strongly judgmental towards this. We at unity still love you. That’s what Jesus taught us. And I am not sure where you get your info but it is incredibly wrong. We do not put Fillmore as our God. We do not believe we are Gods. We peacefully practice the teachings of Christ. Fear based religion is not for us. And yet we are very very happy and its not fake. Please practice your own religion in your right to do so. But stop spreading hate. Awareness in any negative forum is hate.
Blessins
Claud: Perhaps you had better learn more about Unity before you post. My mother attended one of their churches years ago & eventually left. And, by the way, “blessins” should have been spelled Blessings!
If not for Unity I would not ben the person that I am today. I had a very low period in my life where I doubted the very existece of God. I have studied many Christian religions and have done tons of research on my own. I have researched Hinduism, Buddhism, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witness and many more. Not until I started praying and meditating for guidance did I get my answers loud and clear (even so I still continue to search for answers) There were too many “coincidences” to even mention and they all lead me to Unity. And yes, I did pray in Jesus’ name. I also called upon my angels and any other heavenly creation to help me. I have never felt more loved, accepted and sure of God’s existence. I feel at peace and know within my heart that Unity has it right. Unity members live a Christian life and follow Jesus’s example more closely than any religion I have ever encountered. Too many people sadly use religion as a crutch and as an excuse to ostracize and condemn others who think differently. As far as the Bible goes, it is a beautiful collection of poetry and stories and a record of history. Anything that you need answers to can be found in the bible if you look carefully with an open mind and ask for divine assistance to help decipher some often very difficult material to understand. Please remember that there were many books and writings left out of the bible and a very small group of people have been entrusted to the daunting task of figuring it all out. Texts were carefully pieced together and then translated through several languages until they(mostly if not all men) decided what the word of God was and what should be left out. It also stands to reason that some power hungry people would see it to be in their best interest to motivate the general population through fear and coercion. For some, religion is blasphemy. It’s much less about God and much more about self rightousness and power, an excuse to hate. For the record, I see most Christians as kind, peacefull people just somewhat gullible and misinformed. Always, always, always, question what you are told to believe, let spirit guide you, and don’t be lead by fear. God is love, if someone tries to tell you to fear Him, stand up for Him and don’t let his reputation be soiled by imperfect, human emotion. Peace and Love to all!
Sherry: You have bitten the bait put out by Unity as so many others before you. Unity preaches love of fellowman and that’s admirable, but that is only A PART of the truth of the Bible. YES, we are to fear the living God in Heaven. He is our Alpha and our Omega -always will be. If we don’t fear Him, we are in trouble. He is our ultimate Judge and will be when we die. We have free will, of course, but if we make bad choices we will have to answer to Him and Him alone. Always remember that truth. That is not fiction. It is the truth. Read the Old Testament & the New Testament. You will become educated yourself. Don’t just rely on what others interpret for you. Read the truth yourself. And, by the way, many folks like you refer to “spirit” and not the Holy Spirit. There is Father, Son and Holy Spirit, FYI. Yes, God IS love, but He is also our Redeemer, Savior and Judge. They all go together. Don’t pick out just the parts you want to believe or acknowledge. Just like a parent, He should discipline & correct His children when they need it, but that does not stop Him from loving us always. Peace to you as well.
Mo Barker I have children. And I discipline them but not by hand. And please don’t mention the “spare the rod” verse. Because that is also widely misused. I don’t spank them. They don’t fear me. But the do distinguish right from wrong. THey know good consequence and bad consequence. Having said that I love them beyond reason. They are my life. I would NEVER want them to burn. No matter what they did. And if we are made in Gods image and I can love them as such…..God who is so much more for us can’t love us even remotely the same? My children respect me and I have been told over and over how wonderful they are. And you know what? They are kind, loving, peaceful children. Not because of fear but because of love.
Most of the bible is open to interpretation. Noone can be certain of the meaning of anything that was written so long ago and pieced together and translated so many times. Yes, I do believe that the writers of the books in the bible were divinely inspired. We need to call on the wisdom of the Holy Spirit (which is what I meant when I refered to spirit, I do not acknowledge any other spirit other than the Holy Spirit) to guide our hearts and minds when reading it. Also, who is to say that the only divinely inspired texts were written thousands of years ago? I believe they are still being written but people fear, that because they are not written similiarly to what is in the bible that they are not true. What if we are closing our minds to what may, in the future be part of the bible or even a whole new bible? I am sure people argued and disagreed with what was eventually put in the Bible that we know today. It was written to be understood by the people of those times. Many things are not relevant now. Yes Jesus is Lord and Savior however, Unity people interpret the message differently than mainstream Christianity. In response to “don’t just rely on what others interpret for you” I have never listened to what others interpret for me. That is why I find peace and comfort in Unity. I have always questioned, researched, prayed, and challenged what I was told. I have read much of the Bible and many other religious texts and have come to my own conclusions after much thought and prayer. After many years on my spiritual quest I find a church where I feel at home. It feels right and makes sense. It’s far from them luring me in, I was divinely guided to it. The idea that I should fear God has always made a sour feeling in me. I feel we should fear the consequences of our actions which God allows to take place. I believe that negative actions attract negativity. When we turn our backs on what Jesus taught us, we suffer because we have lost our way. He taught us and was a living example of the best way to live our lives. God does not dole out punishments and “judgment” I think is misunderstood. We have to live with the consequences of our choices, He is not standing up there waiting for us to do something wrong so he can punish us. He wants us to be happy because he loves us. The idea that He would allow anyone to go to a place like Hell for eternity for transgressions that were made in one lifetime, seems to me to be saying that He is not loving or forgiving. And if we believe that we make the choice to not follow Him and He allows this eternity of suffering, then what was the meaning behind suffering and dying on the cross? IIf we believe that God is Love, and He is, then are we saying that God hasn’t the power to save us? We must either believe that He is love and forgiveness and would never allow such a thing or that he does not have the power to help us. I do not believe that our all loving, omnipotent, powerful God would ever allow such a thing. Do we kick our kids out of our lives because they make mistakes and condemn and judge them to unspeakable pain because they did not think or act the way we wanted them to? Or do we give them chance after chance and love them unconditionally? If we, as mere mortals, are capable of such compassion, how can we think or expect any less from Him? I have so much passion for this topic and hope it doesn’t hurt you. I feel that you are a very caring person I just feel sad for some of the costraining beliefs you have. I have such joy in my convictions and want everyone to feel unconditionally loved without fear. Respect, peace and love; Sherry
Perfect affirmation Sherry!!
Blessings.
Thank-you, I needed to hear that. I don’t know why I need someone’s approval but I feel that I do and it feels good! Maybe it is simply knowing that someone understands and gets it. I was falling away from God and Unity saved me in many ways. I don’t get how it is not better understood. It confirms what the bible says not rejects. You need to think deeper, the same message can be given in many different ways. Blessings to you too! Sherry
Sherry, “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped; rather, He made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man,
He humbled himself by becoming obedient to death – even death on a cross!
“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,” – philipians 2:5-9″
Matthew 7:5–Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.
Went to my first unity service on Sunday and came away with mixed feelings.My wife seemed impressed but I was somewhat skeptical.Doing more research today leaves me more confused.I was brought up Lutheran but am not sure of anything anymore.
Ron,
The difference between Unity and most is that Unity doesn’t damn you to hell. Its about your spiritual journey. It is not a fear based church. I think in my opinion that is very threatening to some. God is love. You can still embrace Christ as savior. Your beliefs will not be taken away ever. Unity is about your soul’s journey on earth. No fear. Just love and Christ’s teachings.
God bless you.
Something I’m aware of some people saying is a person is just imagining their prayer was answered any time they say that it was. Due to that, something I’ve asked some atheists is, if that is the case when a person who has accepted the Son of Man as their Lord & Savior prays, how did the following happen: In the past, every 4 or so days, I would have 1 – 5 epileptic seizures within 18 or so hrs. One day though, they just stopped. Nine or so months later I still hadn’t had any. Then, as usual, I went to church. But this time a Christian family I know from another time zone was there. That day I learned that 9 or so months back… they had had my name added to the prayer list of the church they normally attended. A week & a half or so later though, my seizures started back up. Then, 4 or so weeks after… they started back up, I learned that, after the family got back home, they had my name removed from the church’s prayer list due to how well they heard I was doing.
Not knowing exactly what Lutheran Churches teach, I’ll say that this family, as well as the church they attend, agree with the teachings of churches such as Baptist Churches. I’ll add that this is not even near the only time I have seen… evidence of it being correct.
P. S. By the way, notice that the family having my name removed from the prayer list the Sunday after they spoke to me, & me having another seizure a week & a half or so after they spoke to me means the 4 or so day cycle started back up as soon as they stopped praying for me.
The Lutheran church used to be very conservative and traditional but has branched into different synods ,some becoming more contemporary and a little more liberal.All still have the sacraments,infant baptism and teenage confirmation.Times have changed but the bible has not and that is my issue with some churches who feel they have to adjust according to changing times.That is why I am searching for some old time true belief church.I was attending a United church of Christ church for several years and was stunned to find out they supported all abortion rights and I left immediately
Good article, i came out of Unity Church many years ago now, and I am so grateful to God for showing me His TRUTH!
how did you come out of unity church? what made you leave? How can I help my wife get out of unity church?
Read the comment I made on Feb. 18, 2013. Praying in Jesus Christ’s Name, I asked God the Father to make a deal with me after cutting my right hand as well as nerves and tendons in my right hand. In a dream that night He told me that He agreed to do it. My side of the deal, which I asked Christ to complete, is to mail 110 people who have not accepted Christ and encourage them to do that. The Father’s side of the deal is to heal my hand after that has been completed. I know this is a lot to read, but the 1st paragraph in the comment I made above is part of what I plan on sending them. Below is some more of it.
I very much want you to know that the church that family attends agrees with the teachings of churches such as Baptist Churches. I want to add that, literally, this is not even near the only time that I have physically seen evidence of God answering the prayers of people who practice this religion. Information on some of the things the religion’s basic teachings consist of is what I have below. I very much encourage all of you to read this. I accepted Jesus as my Lord & Savior like Baptists say we need to do. And later on, after doing that, I saw improvements in my life. I also started noticing things about life that I never had before. Seriously, if you believe what I have below & accept Christ as your Lord & Savior, I promise…, after some time progresses, you will love that you chose to do that!
Other than books that are about the Bible, including the New Testament, the Bible is the only religious book we should read. God the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit are 3 Gods who are 1 God just as a lot of people’s names are 3 names that are 1 name. They, who are the only God that exists, are also 3 individuals who are each some…one as well as 1 individual who is some…one. God the Son was sent here by God the Father who gave Him a human body & had Him named Jesus. Jesus is… God the Son, the Son of God, the Son of Man, Christ, & Lord. All of these terms refer to Jesus specifically & never have, nor ever will, refer to anyone else. “Jesus Christ,” &, “Christ Jesus,” have no more difference in meaning than, “Judy Garland,” &, “Garland, Judy,” do. Christ, who never has, nor ever will, do anything wrong, was crucified to receive the punishment that we deserve due to the things we have done that are wrong. Jesus was raised from the dead by God the Father whom we separated from when we did the first of those things. He was raised so that we, through Him, can reconnect to the Father & be raised from the dead with a regenerated spirit. Letting go of your pride & accepting the Son of Man as your Lord & Savior is the only… way for this to happen though. Anyone who chooses to do this will be born again spiritually & live happily for eternity in the place… called Heaven. Anyone who does not do this will go to the place… called hell & be in torment for eternity. The life you are living right now is the only life you have ever lived as well as the only life in which you can choose to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord & Savior. Satan & demons are all individuals who are each some…one, & every one of them is tempting people to deny all these things that you’ve read.
Below is a comparison of a young adult moving out of their parents’ house & into an apartment when they’re still too young to be on their own, & us separating from God the Father when we did something wrong. Read, at least, the one of the first 2 paragraphs that’s first sentence matches your belief as well as the last paragraph.
If you believe that we’re divine or believe no god exists compare yourself to how the young adult feels right after they move in the apartment. At this point, how much higher do they feel their placement in life is? And how much does their pride love the placement they feel they have? If what you believe is true, what is your placement in life? But now, what is your placement in life if you will never be divine & God is some…one who is divine & wants you to worship Him? Like the young adult, your pride doesn’t like the placement that this would mean you have in life, does it?
If you believe there is a god(s) that we should look up to compare yourself to the second step of the young adult’s journey. At this point comes the time that their pride lowers a little due to them having to borrow money from a friend so they can stay in the apartment another month. When this moment arrives how much does the young adult actually feel like they’re depending on their friend & how much do they feel they’re still doing things on their own? With this in mind, study yourself for a moment. You may want to say… that you, personally, are looking up to this god(s) & depending on it 100%. But, how much do you really feel… like you’re doing that? Like the young adult, you have the thought… of looking up to this god(s), but the inside of you actually feels… like you’re doing things by yourself, doesn’t it?
When their journey’s about over the time that the young adult has to move out of the apartment due to, neither them, nor their friends having enough money arrives. When this occurs, the young adult’s pride drops again & they finally realize that they do still need their parents. But, instead of letting go of their pride & moving back in, they, for their pride’s sake, go to a friend’s house & stay with them for a while. After this, they might go to their grandparents’ house. But then, finally, they let go of their pride, move back in with their parents, & look up to them again. Compare this last step of the young adult’s journey to what we need to do according to the Bible. At any time during their adventure, the young adult can choose to go back to their parents. They just have to let go of their pride to do it. We can be born a second time & reconnect to God the Father by accepting Christ Jesus as our Lord & Savior. We just have to let go of our pride to do that. The more pride we are holding onto though, the harder it is for us to let go of it as well as realize we need to let go… as is the case with the young adult.
Everyone is looking for a new spiritual body. Why not use the lips, hands and feet that you have to serve God instead of looking for something in an afterlife. Not a follower of Unity but believe that love is enough of a motivation to serve God. Fear is used by those that cannot motivate by love. Yes- fear works but perfect love casts out all fear. It is all about doing what you can , while you can. Eternity has already begun. There are a lot of extreme hate groups that spring up from fundamental so called christian groups. The fundamental question should be – Where is Jesus now? Is Christ at the helm of your life or are you still waiting for him in the sky? Are you waiting for a reward or just serving out of love? To God be the glory and praise, if not then its a cult.
You sound very spiritually evolved and Christ centered. Unity may be the perfect place for you. Unity is full of God centered people who have experienced things that seem to be meant “just for them” I urge you to check it out. The answer is: Jesus is with you always. Our motives should be love driven and not fear or reward driven. Unity is as far from a cult as you can get!
hi sherry, if unity is christian then unity should believe in both heaven and hell. unity beliefs say… 1) God is the source and creator of all. There is no other enduring power. so if there is no other enduring power then who causes suffering? divorce? wars? rape? demonic possession? if unity’s beliefs are true then there should be no need for exercists. but there are exercists? what are they expelling? demons. what are demons? evil spirits. it also says…. 3) We create our life experiences through our way of thinking. so here we are back to the law of attraction. and who teaches that? abraham. who is abraham? an evil spirit pretending to be God or an angel. So if I think about having the best computer in the world to play games on I can make it happen just by thinking about it. hmmm, lets think. I am a created creature. I am not God. God’s holy spirit who is a part of the trinity is in me giving me grace or (divine influence) to do good and not sin. But I have free will so I can choose God or (not) choose God. Jesus saves, we cannot save ourselves. also says…. There is power in affirmative prayer, which we believe increases our connection to God. same thing law of attraction being packaged in different ways. test it using the scientific method? doesn’t work. God always answers prayers yes traditional christian prayers. and his answers in most basic form are yes, no, or not now. Also God allows suffering because in short it is in his plan for salvation at the end of time somehow.
With all DUE respect to those who blame Unity for their life sufferings (ex: divorce). And also those who keep miss interpreting what Unity stands for. I just want to ask those folks how many times has the bible been translated and altered. How many times have we changed it (especially in the English language). Also, where oh where does Jesus mention salvation because he dies for us. Where does he say “honor me for I will dies for all your sins”.
That was something put into the bible by the original church to create guilt and give power to those in charge. And please don’t mention “no one can come to the father but through me”
That has been so widely manipulated to put fear in humans. He meant in truth, which is what he came to preach. And showed us how to love one another. Do right because its right and not out of fear for consequences. If you trully believe in Christ and his message their would be more love…less hate….and less blogs like this one. Those at Unity are happy, evolved, loving and at peace. They dont preach against anyone. And yes they are saved. Their Faith has saved them. To really understand new age is hard. It’s not socerry or magic or talking to spirits. Its meditating (same as prayer) and just having one on one communication with God. God says we were created in his image yet we refuse to acknowledge that. Even with all the distrust toward Unity , they would welcome any religion and their dogma. My husband still prays to saints. They don’t care. Makes me sad how much they are Attacked. But you’re all still my brothers and sisters. I love you. Blessings. Namaste!
that’s right “no-one can come to the father except through Jesus.” why? because Jesus, being the second person of the trinity became a human being while still having the divinity of God. Jesus is the second Adam. Adam and Eve lost paradise for the human race. Jesus is sometimes called the second adam because during the temptation in the desert he responded correctly to the temptations of the devil/Satan and did not give into them. And then died on the cross to save us from our sins. Go read the writings of the early saints from the 4th 5th up through the 15th century or so. Such as the suma theologica, saint augustin and others.
Again all personal interpretation of what was written by humans. Many a stories have been written since men could write. We can study Greek mythology as well and plenty of other religions that write about a virgin birth of a prophet. Jesus never said he was the “second” Adam. Only tell me of what HE taught. Not what was written about him. Which one can argue was perceived by his disciples. If I recall some even tell the same story from different angles. I respect and value your opinion. I will however keep living with love in my heart for all. Yes even my enemies. That is what Unity has taught me. God bless.
Something you should keep in mind is Baptists, etc. claim that hell is the place… you will go to if you don’t accept Jesus as your Lord & Savior. If you practice this religion & Unity ends up being correct you’ll have another opportunity to accomplish perfection. But, if you practice Unity & Baptists end up being correct you’ll go to hell… & be there for eternity. By the way, take note that eternity is forever. Being there for eternity doesn’t mean you leave later on. It means that, literally, 10,000,000 years later you will still be there… And the door will still… be locked tight. Give this some thought. You’re better safe than sorry.
hi justin you’re right there. there’s either heaven, or hell. no in-between. Just look at unity’s website folks…they don’t believe in hell. that right there sets off red flags that say no this is not christian. unity is a newage organization similar to scientology and some others but with some differences. in some youtube videos from unity of reading they talk about the law of attraction. and who came up with that? a demon calling itself abraham. now the question is, for you authentic christians out there, baptists, lutherns, methodists, and others, how long, if it ever happens at all, will it take for my wife who calls herself reverend crystal or peaceweaver to realize her mistake and repair all of the damage she has caused to me, and my/her family? I’m only 30 years going on 31 years old… I had a job, was ready to move my family far away from such bad influences. but I failed. And it seems as if the devil has won and has permanently destroyed my family.
I’m so sorry you feel this way Josh. Now picture yourself speaking to Jesus about this.The Jesus of the Bible in which you probably claim to know. What would Jesus say? Forgive? Do not worry? Trust in God? Serve others? Don’t judge? Any of those perhaps? Take what you want from your researc into the church. But living with bitterness and resentment or hatred is not very Christ like. That’s what we strive for. To let Christ who is in our hearts shine through.
“The four agreements” is an excellent book. Give it a try. And no it is not a Unity book.
there’s a difference between judging and stating facts. the facts are 1. unity believes the christ consciousness within people etcetera…this goes against the bible and christianity. fact 2. some or perhaps a lot of unity churches quote directly and teach from a course in miracles, the secret, the law of attraction, these are books inspired by the devil, clearly anti-christian. People who follow unity, which is anti-christian have a greater probability of going to hell than those who follow traditional christianity who practice their faith such as baptists, lutherns, catholics, and so on. and then you also have to factor in circumstances, what lead up to the person joining unity? do they know they are going against christianity by doing so? there’s lots of factors involved.
I respect and acknowledge your feelings and views. I let go of my ego. For my journey is not so I can gain any rewards. My journey is to serve others and God. I live heaven on earth. I have my daily bread and all I need. I forgive myself and others. Evil does not touch my home. For his is the power and glory. I hope it all works out for you and your family sir. Keep the faith. It will work out.
so if everything ever written is someone’s personal interpretation, then we come back to the idea that we are all our own gods, as unity says, the christ conciousness within you. then we argue, well whose interpretation is correct? And if everyone is correct then you have chaos and not ordered reasoning thinking. So there has to be a final authority that says this is correct, this is not. Jesus himself never said the bible is the final authority on everything. nor did he say interpret the bible for yourself and just draw your own opinions about what I have to say. But rather he gave others, his disciples and apostles certain authorities abilities and responsibilities so they may help found Jesus’s church, and continue it. Why not read documents from the early church 2nd century through the 9th or 10th century or so and learn the history behind the original church, and start worshiping God the way the church intended –the way Jesus intended for people to worship him/God.
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Hi Gaz, I also agree with your article 100%. and after watching this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcCmRL_8T3Y I am more convinced than ever that my wife getting involved in Unity caused our divorce and the breakup of our family. And those who got my wife into unity would then also be guilty of this crime. Also Gaz since due to custody issues my son goes to visit his mom who is involved in unity as soon as he is old enough I will show him the above video if it is still there. Unity is newAge plain and simple no ifs ands or buts about it. I pray that during the years he must still go to that horrible place that I pray that God will protect him from the influence of unity which is clearly satanic. yes folks stay away from unity. find a good authentic christian church like baptist, luthern, catholic, methodist, unity at first glance may seem christian but it really isn’t. and if you go to youtube.com and type in “unity of reading” and watch a few of their videos you will hear newage philosopies taught. its bad, I recommend people avoid unity.
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be a part 2?