Many people have become interested in the New Age Movement and spiritual concepts and practices that have been brought back to life through it. One of those is the power of thought, and how our thoughts vibrate to negative and positive frequencies which help us attract what we get in our lives. This concept is known as the Law of Attraction and has sparked a slew of books, interviews, and skeptics over whether we really can indeed choose our own destiny.
One of the leaders in the movement Esther Hicks and her husband have created several best selling books, and have conducted hundreds of lectures and workshops worldwide. The claim is that 'Abraham' a collective spiritual entity consisting of several spirits and universal information, speaks through her body. Whether you accept that claim or not, much of the advice is positive, and sound.
The video below shows one such lecture, where a lesbian asks how she and her soul mate can change hearts and minds to bring about marriage equality.
The lecture goes on to say that gay rights can be achieved only by living it and thinking that it already is a part of reality. Are we self-sabotaging ourselves by focusing on our enemies and the dreadful statistics that we know to be true? Is our own self pity the biggest obstacle standing in the way of our fight for equality when we could simply choose to be who we are, healthy, happy, proud and live the dream we so choose? Or, is that fairytale kind of thinking, and we are indeed ready to live the way we want but can't because of the oppressive system in place?
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Open Forum: A New Age Twist To Gay Rights?
Friday, January 16, 2009
'Religious Freedom Day' - Let Queer Spirituality Ring!
January 16th is 'Religious Freedom Day' one that we should embrace to strengthen the barrier of separation of church and state as well as to truly celebrate religious freedoms, or freedom from religion.
In honor of the day, If you are part of a particular faith, be more vocal about the inclusion of queer clergy, for your congregations to conduct same-sex ceremonies, and to be proactive on issues that effect the community such as hate crimes, discrimination, and HIV/AIDS.
Religious Freedom Day can be a wonderful way to truly embrace what our founders had in mind. The government should not impede on the religious liberty of LGBT affirming groups that do honor and recognize LGBT people.
Be proactive, call, email, write your congregation/denomination and let them know how you feel!
Sign up for action alerts, and help these organizations:
Americans United for Separation of Church & State
Freedom From Religion Foundation
American Civil Liberties Union
People For The American Way
Learn more at Religious Freedom Day!
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