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Dr. Mike Obsatz, Professor Emeritus at Macalester College Archives
January 2023
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March 21st, 20233/21/2023 In an Empire-Obsessed World Jesus pleaded to us to be IN the world, but not OF the world. For Jesus, the world was filled with negativity, hatred, and violence. We have to live IN the world, but we don't have to take on the many worldly ways and beliefs. There is another path, another way of being. I call the world's ways Empire Consciousness, and I call the spiritual world's ways Oneness Consciousness. Here are some differences in the two belief systems:
Oneness Consciousness vs. Empire Consciousness: Spiritual ways vs. Empire-Obsessed Ways equality vs. domination connection vs. separation individuality vs. categorizing and labeling personal empowerment vs. power over co-operation vs. competition acceptance vs. judgment love vs. fear authenticity vs. addicted living peaceful means vs. violence abundance vs. scarcity self-compassion vs. shame and guilt forgiveness vs. grudges freedom vs. oppression sharing vs. hoarding equality vs. hierarchy trust vs. mistrust letting go vs. control acceptance vs. self-righteousness diversity vs. "one right way" respect vs. disrespect ruthlessness vs. empathy humility vs. entitlement (eminent domain) gratitude vs. envy and resentment Moving from Empire Consciousness to Oneness Consciousness is the ONLY way the world will become a place of love, lasting joy, and peace. We must become individuals and a world community of spiritually-centered people for life on this planet to change. We cannot legislate peace and love. It is an INSIDE JOB.
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