And so, the Church is left with a choice. It can either upgrade its software (mythology) to become more user friendly (relevant), or stay with a comfortably familiar but no longer effective way of healing the human heart and soul. Choosing the later means running the risk of empowering more Donald Trumps - or worse.
The spiritual needs of mankind haven't changed in two-thousand years, but the way to support those needs has to evolve. It's impossible to say whether or not having a mythology that effectively speaks to the spirit of the present day would have made any difference in the election. Nevertheless, it can be assumed that a Church which is more fully engaged in its mission to "preach the Gospel", would have responded in a way that was more attuned to its core principles.
The Gospel message calls for living at a higher level of consciousness, in a state of grace, with unconditional love, forgiveness, charity and peace that pases normal human understanding. We need every bit of that right here and now.
So everyone who proclaims love and forgiveness to the world, is one with the Spirit and holds the peace of eternity in their heart. Matthew 10:32, (RNV)
(Article changed on December 3, 2016 at 20:44)
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