The Common Problem

The one common underlying cause for the above questions is a lack of understanding of the basic nature of Life and Spirit. For many, modern man believes in only the physical sciences. Only those things that can be proved by means of conventional science exist. If an instrument can't measure it then it doesn't exist. There is no room for anything else.

Many religions have as a central premise the belief that a divine presence exists separate from man and the world. This presence created us, all that we see and it has a specific plan for man and the world. These beliefs govern the way we conduct ourselves and greatly influence our emotional dispositions. Our belief system, our religious views impact that sense of self that we each have.

Most existing belief systems do not address all the observations that man makes. As a result many people have questions and are left with some uncertainty.These belief systems have developed over time and have their roots firmly embedded in the cultural traditions of their respective society. When you add the complexities of human nature the belief system may end up rather far removed from any semblance of its original divine intentions. These belief systems tend to become unyielding and are not well suited to handling the advancements and challenges brought on by modern day science.

What is needed is another way of looking at things.

What is needed is the return to the basics. We need to re-experience man's development of his fundamental belief system and in turn our own personal belief system.This is the process of questioning and making observations about the world that we see around us. Man has done this through out history. It is during these moments of true questioning and observing that understanding can that place. All of the existing religions had their start in this process. It's the cultural influences that are apart of any society's development that make their religious institutions what they are at any specific point in time.

We need to engage in this process with an inquiring mind disciplined by science or at least a mind capable of making and accepting reasonable observations. We also need an open mind and heart that is unfettered by preconceptions. Also we need to keep the awareness and humility that there is more to be found then that which we can actually see.

The result of this endeavor can be a belief system that lays the foundation for far reaching understanding. It can be one that handles the challenges of day to day living as well as those challenges brought on by large-scale changes to our world.

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