Dr David, Thank you for again and again pointing towards a vision of a world that works for all. Your voice is a beacon of light in the face of it all.
I'm very disappointed that a leader in CSL condemned the BBB as evil. I wondered whether to respond, but I feel I have to and ask if we are really inclusive or not????? Whether we like the whole bill or not, it comes with hundreds of hours of negotiation between the leaders of the nation. There is always good and not so good in any bill, but with the good in this bill that will benefit most of our population, why would we, as an international organization, publicly condemn it?
I've recently heard that to get a CSL minister's license, one has to buy into DEI. I was shocked. DEI started a few years ago by Blackstone Investment Company and quickly gained popularity since the belief was being a DEI company would lead to more profits. But now dozens of major corporations are ditching it since it results in a whole new level of discrminination. Now companies have to decide whether to go for theoretical profits or discrminination. Take a few minutes and ask AI what corporations are ditching DEI and why.
Can't we go back to basic SOM principles and be extremely careful of being involved in hot trends? I hate to think CSL is moving more to the radical end of the spectrum vs. being truly inclusive. I came into ICRS in 1989 and love the philosophy and Holmes teachings. But it feels like it might be taking on the more trends of the day that could lead to another split? I wonder? Obviously, these are my thoughts only.
Hi Mary. Your questions and comments are always welcome. That said, allow me to clarify a few things: 1. Neither this post, nor any post on my Substack page represent the voice of CSL. Like you I’m a minister within, but just one of many. My newsletter here is intentionally build around a larger voice of liberation for all humanity and learning how to do that work. It’s informed by my 20 years of ministry, but not restricted by my affiliations. Liberation work is much bigger than any one group. If you go back and read other posts, you’ll notice that most often if I reference anything re organized religion, I’ll refer to the New Thought movement as a whole. Many of my readers are not from or familiar with the orgs.
So to your first point: no, CSL has not publicly condemned anything via this post.
As for DEI and AI - sounds like an interesting topic for a future post. Stay tuned.
Lastly, again, this is not a CSL newsletter- just one written by 1 csl minister. My work is anchored in a lifetime of studying the basic principles we all love, and now applying them to a Liberation Lens and framework that is focus on the gritty and complex work of manifesting justice. This newsletter is not a place to learn basic som principles. It’s a place to expand consciousness, and apply what we know to a greater vision. Readers here are new thought and not, Pentecostal and secular, spiritual, and non-religious. Our common thread is the work of justice in the world.
Now back to the article: I invite you to look at the CBO (congressional budget office) assessment of the bill. They are a nonpartisan office. I stand by my assertion that intentional taking away healthcare and SNAP benefits from million of Americans when there were ample opportunities to make a different choice is immoral. Budgets are moral documents. They reveal consciousness and the hidden beliefs behind them. Anytime congress passes a budget it’s a tremendous opportunity to examine the hidden thoughts of our collective consciousness.
My question for you is - why would someone applying the principles to real world issues “lead to another split”?
Rather than cultivate more inclusivity? I hope we have a big enough tent to allow for those who teach and or express in ways that are different from our own and that is perfectly fine. That’s inclusion.
Dr David, Thank you for again and again pointing towards a vision of a world that works for all. Your voice is a beacon of light in the face of it all.
Yes yes every CSL member should read this !!!!
Thank you, Rev. David!
I'm very disappointed that a leader in CSL condemned the BBB as evil. I wondered whether to respond, but I feel I have to and ask if we are really inclusive or not????? Whether we like the whole bill or not, it comes with hundreds of hours of negotiation between the leaders of the nation. There is always good and not so good in any bill, but with the good in this bill that will benefit most of our population, why would we, as an international organization, publicly condemn it?
I've recently heard that to get a CSL minister's license, one has to buy into DEI. I was shocked. DEI started a few years ago by Blackstone Investment Company and quickly gained popularity since the belief was being a DEI company would lead to more profits. But now dozens of major corporations are ditching it since it results in a whole new level of discrminination. Now companies have to decide whether to go for theoretical profits or discrminination. Take a few minutes and ask AI what corporations are ditching DEI and why.
Can't we go back to basic SOM principles and be extremely careful of being involved in hot trends? I hate to think CSL is moving more to the radical end of the spectrum vs. being truly inclusive. I came into ICRS in 1989 and love the philosophy and Holmes teachings. But it feels like it might be taking on the more trends of the day that could lead to another split? I wonder? Obviously, these are my thoughts only.
Rev. Dr. Mary Mitchell, CSL Redding CA
Hi Mary. Your questions and comments are always welcome. That said, allow me to clarify a few things: 1. Neither this post, nor any post on my Substack page represent the voice of CSL. Like you I’m a minister within, but just one of many. My newsletter here is intentionally build around a larger voice of liberation for all humanity and learning how to do that work. It’s informed by my 20 years of ministry, but not restricted by my affiliations. Liberation work is much bigger than any one group. If you go back and read other posts, you’ll notice that most often if I reference anything re organized religion, I’ll refer to the New Thought movement as a whole. Many of my readers are not from or familiar with the orgs.
So to your first point: no, CSL has not publicly condemned anything via this post.
As for DEI and AI - sounds like an interesting topic for a future post. Stay tuned.
Lastly, again, this is not a CSL newsletter- just one written by 1 csl minister. My work is anchored in a lifetime of studying the basic principles we all love, and now applying them to a Liberation Lens and framework that is focus on the gritty and complex work of manifesting justice. This newsletter is not a place to learn basic som principles. It’s a place to expand consciousness, and apply what we know to a greater vision. Readers here are new thought and not, Pentecostal and secular, spiritual, and non-religious. Our common thread is the work of justice in the world.
Now back to the article: I invite you to look at the CBO (congressional budget office) assessment of the bill. They are a nonpartisan office. I stand by my assertion that intentional taking away healthcare and SNAP benefits from million of Americans when there were ample opportunities to make a different choice is immoral. Budgets are moral documents. They reveal consciousness and the hidden beliefs behind them. Anytime congress passes a budget it’s a tremendous opportunity to examine the hidden thoughts of our collective consciousness.
My question for you is - why would someone applying the principles to real world issues “lead to another split”?
Rather than cultivate more inclusivity? I hope we have a big enough tent to allow for those who teach and or express in ways that are different from our own and that is perfectly fine. That’s inclusion.