Core Writing Outline

A Belief Statement for the New Millennium

Introduction

Asks the questions, "Ever wonder why things are the way they are?" as a part of the "Why are we here?" and "Who am I" questions that many ask of themselves. It sets the stage for the up coming discussions by introducing our personal search for these answers. It also talks about the basic searching and seeking of answers to life's mysteries that all humans engage in.

Introducing the Initial Belief Statement

Introduces the concepts of Observations, Questioning and Understanding. Through a narrative of classroom discussions that an instructor was a part of, the fundamental belief statement is introduced. This basic statement simply states that Life is a force as real as any other physical force. We can see its existence through observation. Its manner can be discerned by observing all of nature. Its direction and possible future can be discovered by observing the manifestation of consciousness and freewill.

Section One - Basic Definitions of Science and Religion

Briefly describes the major fields of Science. It then revisits the belief statement by providing more detail on the evolution of life. Some of the basic tenets of Religion are then laid out. These all serve to set the foundation for the upcoming discussions.

Section Two - Science Vs Religion

Delves a little more into the differences between Science and Religion. The basic ideas that are discussed are that Spirituality is truly not at odds with Science and that one's spirituality is individually based and not depended on formal organized religions. It then addresses a couple of philosophical points between science and religion. Namely the concepts of survival of the fittest, life after death and the overall direction life or spirituality is taking. This direction is seen in the desire that each individual has to grow into being in a state of Joy.

Section Three - Implications

This section contains some basic statements about life and spirituality. It initially addresses the impact of technology on our lives and spirituality in terms of this fundamental question "What exactly should humans be concerned with?" the fundamental premise here is that the condition of the human heart is the most important.

Section Four - An Example

This section takes a break from the discussions and attempts to provide an example of how one might try to visualize the actual physical nature of Life as a force. Comparisons are made to the nature of water and how the physical force of life might work. This leads to some additional implications for our spirituality and individuality that are addressed later on.

Section Five - Some Related Thoughts

To start to bring the discussions to closure some additional thoughts are explored. These are: our "notion of value", why bad things happen to good people, individuality, and survival of the fittest Vs being in a state of Joy and lastly virtues as the highest condition that the human heart can attain. These concepts are explored to further define the nature of life as manifested in the world that we are a part of.

Section Six - Further Related Thoughts Being Closer to God

Explores what it is truly like to be in a virtuous state. That being closer to God is a state of being and that it's not so much past acts that we have done as it is the current condition of our heart that determines just where we are.Further once we attain this state we act out of instinct, without hesitation or thought. We act in a virtuous manner because that is whom we are. It is the natural progression of the human maturity process to express ourselves in this manner. It is the natural direction that life and our spirituality take.

Section Seven - Closing

This section closes off the discussions as it lists the main precepts previously presented. It then revisits those earlier posed questions. It introduces the idea that each of us is on their own individual journey. While others may guide us, the journey is largely one of our own making. It is one that we must take personal accountability for or we will never be truly alive.

Section Eight - Post Script

In closing a summary is presented that recaps many of the ideas presented. It addresses the difficulties that all of us face in our journey. It looks at some of the influences on that journey. Some thoughts are explored on the observations of others. Many have claimed their own observations as the nature of human spirituality. These are not discounted. It is acknowledged that with additional observations, both scientific and spiritual, we can have greater understanding. Lastly it is stressed that the seeking of being in a state of Joy is a natural occurrence. It's not a manner of future rewards it's a manner of our natural condition.

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