Do you think you know me
Do you think it is all in my poetry
Can I really convey
All that I want to say
In rhyme
In time
No, I think there is much confusion
Leading from a little self-delusion
So here is a piece
For Peace
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Reprinted from the WPM website
The belief statement of the WPM
1. We revere and celebrate the Universe as the totality of being,
past, present and future. It is self-organizing, ever-evolving and
inexhaustibly diverse. Its overwhelming power, beauty and fundamental
mystery compel the deepest human reverence and wonder.
2. All matter, energy, and life are an interconnected unity of which
we are an inseparable part. We rejoice in our existence and seek to
participate ever more deeply in this unity through knowledge,
celebration, meditation, empathy, love, ethical action and art.
3. We are an integral part of Nature, which we should cherish, revere
and preserve in all its magnificent beauty and diversity. We should
strive to live in harmony with Nature locally and globally. We
acknowledge the inherent value of all life, human and non-human, and
strive to treat all living beings with compassion and respect.
4. All humans are equal centers of awareness of the Universe and
nature, and all deserve a life of equal dignity and mutual respect.
To this end we support and work towards freedom, democracy, justice,
and non-discrimination, and a world community based on peace,
sustainable ways of life, full respect for human rights and an end to
poverty.
5. There is a single kind of substance, energy/matter, which is
vibrant and infinitely creative in all its forms. Body and mind are
indivisibly united.
6. We see death as the return to nature of our elements, and the end
of our existence as individuals. The forms of "afterlife" available
to humans are natural ones, in the natural world. Our actions, our
ideas and memories of us live on, according to what we do in our
lives. Our genes live on in our families, and our elements are
endlessly recycled in nature.
7. We honor reality, and keep our minds open to the evidence of the
senses and of science's unending quest for deeper understanding.
These are our best means of coming to know the Universe, and on them
we base our aesthetic and religious feelings about reality.
8. Every individual has direct access through perception, emotion and
meditation to ultimate reality, which is the Universe and Nature.
There is no need for mediation by priests, gurus or revealed
scriptures.
9. We uphold the separation of religion and state, and the universal
human right of freedom of religion. We recognize the freedom of all
pantheists to express and celebrate their beliefs, as individuals or
in groups, in any non-harmful ritual, symbol or vocabulary that is
meaningful to them.
"through nature one can har the voice of god." R.F.
Reviewed by Alexander Shaumyan (Reader)
Reviewed on April 19, 2003
Excellent thoughts to ponder. My feeling on the subject is that God is love.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on April 19, 2003
Nicely done, Super.
Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)
Reviewed on April 19, 2003
Dear Super Girl, I think this is very thought provoking. Every piece of energy is part of this planet.We all feed off each other. I commend you on this outstanding write!!
It's so refreshing to see someone post their beliefs without fear of reprisals! I respect people of all beliefs whatever they may be! I hope no one has the crudeness to mess up this page with profanity and negativity!
Good write here, Super Girl! A thought-provoking piece!
Sandie Angel :o)
Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on April 19, 2003
A beautifully written discourse about a universal subject. I know you are right in that we need a philosophy and understnding that would turn mankind away from war and I agree with your ideas. You have a big heart and show a lot of love towards others.
Your friend. Bill
Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on April 19, 2003
I never did need a priest to speak to God, I just called him up and asked, "Can we talk?"
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