Hello Everyone, namaste:

We are continuing at paragraph eight, chapter two in the letter to the Omans from the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul."

"We may have emblems of our religion, we may practice all the rituals that mark us as a Christian, or Muslim, or Hindu, which is great if we actually have the love of God in our hearts and treat all life with respect, but if we don't, then it's worse than being without a religion. The reverse is also true. People who follow no religion, yet have the love of God in their hearts and respect all life are actually better off. It is more blessed to be a non-religionist with true love in your heart than to be a religionist who does deceitful things and harbors hate and grudges within. Don't you see; it's not your outer religious trappings that makes you a true devotee of God, but how much real love you have for people and all of life, including your own. And recognition comes from an honest God, not from the authority figures of the various religions."

Commentary: The last sentence of this paragraph is the key thought. Recognition from God of your true inner thoughts and motives is what really counts. Any outer show of religiosity will not ring true if it isn't backed up with a real heart of love.

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