There is a vast difference, however, between being Good Looking Stripped Singers in- the Church and the Church being in you. We are taught in Matthew:

Not everyone who says to Me, "Lord, Lord," shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, "Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in_our name, and done many wonders in Your name?" And then I will declare to them, "I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!" (Matt. 7:21-23)

     This is one of the dangers of trying to accommodate the Word to man's natural intellect. A person may think he understands and may be able to parrot the intellectual knowledge, yet it never affects his evil proprium. It doesn't move him to repentance-shunning evil as sin against God. Without repentance there can be no reformation, and without reformation there is no regeneration. Only the doctrine of the Lord can reveal the man of sin, "who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God" (2 Thess. 2:3-4). Tickling people's ears with hyperboles may cause congregations to grow, but it does not bring about the New Church. (See Matt. 23:15)

     The New Church will grow from those who have an affection for truth for the sake of truth and its uses in life. Though the New Church seems to be obscure and small in the earth today, the Lord has prepared a place for it to be nourished until provision may be made for it among many, until it increases to its appointed state.

     How grateful I am for the diligence of those who have stewarded, preserved, and maintained the precious works given through Emanuel Swedenborg in their integrity. It has been of the Lord's Divine providence; for had they not, this revelation of the internal sense of the Word might not have been so easily accessible to individuals like myself and others to whom the Second Coming of the Lord is being revealed.

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Editorial Pages 2005

     NEW BEGINNINGS

     The book of Joshua marks a new beginning for Israel. A new leader had been chosen to guide the people into the promised land. Past failures were forgotten. The mistakes and weariness of the wilderness journey could be left behind. The Lord urged them forward and exhorted them to obey His law with new strength and courage. He promised prosperity and success.

     Our life, too, continually has its new beginnings; new opportunities for us to follow the Lord. The seasons change; so do our states of life. There are natural cycles and man-made cycles. A new season of church activity begins and a new school year. We begin a new job or a new project. We awaken to a new day fresh with the dew of new opportunities to apply our religion to life. Let us rejoice in the opportunities ahead! "Every single moment of life is the starting point of consequences in life, and like a single seed from which countless results ensue to eternity" (SE 2714; AC 3854:3). "Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" (Josh. 1: 9).

     MAKING THE MOST OF NEW BEGINNINGS

     The many moments of our life are precious in the Lord's sight and in the sight of the angels because they represent the living states by which He leads us, little by little, toward our place in His kingdom. Each evil affection that is rejected so that a good one may be implanted brings rejoicing in heaven. Each false thought that is stifled and replaced by a true idea calls for spiritual celebration.

     The teaching of the Heavenly Doctrine is that we are led by the Lord continually in every smallest moment of our life. His providence rules not just the great events of history, the megatrends or the broad sweep of progress, but the minute details of our life.

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It is true that the very hairs of our head are numbered. Impossible, we think. Impossible for us to comprehend, perhaps, but not impossible for the Lord to carry out.

The Lord leads each one of us to the best possible end but His leading is continually moderated by our reception and free choice. In every case, even with those who choose hell, mankind could not possibly be better led (SE 3114).

How can we make the best of these new beginnings? First, by humbly acknowledging the Lord and giving thanks for His secret leading. Second, by looking to Him to find the true direction for our life. Third, by putting ourselves into the stream of providence by shunning the evils against Him that we discover in ourselves. Fourth, by rejoicing in a sense of spiritual progress. "Likewise there will be...joy in heaven over one sinner who repents" (Lu. 15:7).
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ORIGIN OF LIFE Julie Conaron 2005

     Communications
Dear Editor,

     I was delighted to read the article by James Brush on the widely held theory of evolution ("The Origins of Life: Theory and Its Limitations, Part One," June 2005, pp.191-198). I have to admit I was initially skeptical of his article. As a biologist of some thirty-five-plus years, I have read many strange articles against this theory, often by fundamental Christians who believe in the literal seven days of creation, and whose objection to the theory is purely an emotional one.

     Like James, I have had some reservations about the theory of evolution. It is difficult as a New Church woman and scientist to envision such beauty and complexity in nature being a result of chaotic, random mutations. I got a kick out of seeing the mathematical reasons why it wouldn't work, even though I am not a mathematician.

     However, there does need to be an explanation for the changes in species and types of organisms over the millennia. In order to preserve man's freedom to not believe in God, it needs to also have a physical/natural explanation. Until something comes along that fits the data better, I believe evolution is a product of the Lord's natural laws. After all, He created them, and does not work against them, and could easily have "set-up" the changes to spiritually reflect the changes in man's states and affections since his creation. Darwin was no atheist as some believe. He did not propose that his theory removed God.

     Having now read Part Two (July 2005, pp. 243-247), I am somewhat confused by what James is proposing as an alternative to evolution: is he suggesting spontaneous creation? If so, he has no real data to support it, and it has no physical explanation in natural laws. It actually has less to support it than the theory of evolution has.

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In The Evolution-Creation Struggle, a book by Michael Ruse reviewed in New Scientist (July 30, 2005 pages 42-43), there are some remarkable insights on what all this debate is about: Religion is not about thinking, but doing things that change you at a profound level. In his book, Ruse talks about the different modes of understanding the world in the pre-modern era, what Plato calls mythos and logos. Neither was superior to the other. Logos (reason; science) was exact, practical, and essential to human life; it had to correspond to external reality. Myth expressed the more elusive, puzzling aspects of human experience. A primitive form of psychology, helping people negotiate their inner world, it was a program of action. Unless you put it into practice, you could not judge its truth. The word "myth" has changed its meaning in modern parlance to being something untrue. And some religious people also began to read religious myths as if they were logos.

     We know that the seven days of creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, etc. are not about what actually happened, so we don't enter that debate. However, we can get confused about what is the arena of science and what of religion. We'll never prove from science that God exists; nor will we prove science from religion, which seems to be what James is proposing. They are discrete degrees apart. As believers in God, we are able to see His work in everything we look at, especially the beauty in His creation. We are looking at His work through our spiritual eyes. An atheist sees only the problems and flaws, as he does not acknowledge the spiritual.

     It's a very exciting time for New Churchmen to evaluate the significance of all the changes in the animal and plant population, especially the organisms that were virtually unknown in Swedenborg's day, e.g. the microbes. I am sure we will have much to learn as more New Churchmen become scientists.

     Julie Conaron, MS
     Huntingdon Valley, PA

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     Celebrating 100 Years of the New Church in Hurstville, Australia

     In July, 1905, a number of New Churchmen in Sydney, Australia, decided to form a group with their special focus being on the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg as embodying the Second Coming of the Lord, a revelation that brings new meaning to the Word of the Old and New Testaments.

     By 1921, this group had built a church at 24 Dudley St., Hurstville (now known as Penshurst), which is still the place of worship for the Hurstville New Church. To celebrate this 100 year anniversary, the congregation scheduled a week of special events at the church. These events were featured in the local press by a prominent article including a photo of the Rev. Garry Walsh, the current pastor, standing in front of our church beside a banner advertising the 100th anniversary. This publicity, combined with some local leaflet distribution, word of mouth and invitations posted to anyone who had been associated with the Hurstville New Church, generated a large number of visitors to the week's events and made all the hard work by the Society members worthwhile. Many more people unable to join us for the occasion but there in spirit, sent greetings and photos which filled an entire album!

BEHOLD, I AM COMING QUICKLY Rev. DEREK ELPHICK 2005

ASSEMBLY WORSHIP TALK

Seeking Applicants for General Church Chief Financial/Chief Administrative Officer Position 2005

     Announcements

     The General Church has an outstanding opportunity for an individual to fill the role of Chief Financial/Chief Administrative Officer, reporting to the Executive Bishop of the General Church of the New Jerusalem. The individual who fills this role will have significant influence on the future of the General Church organization; will lead and oversee all finance aspects of the General Church, will be part of the process of developing and implementing strategic plans to guide the growth and expansion of the worldwide church, will be responsible for creating and managing a shared services infrastructure that will support the delivery of high quality services to church constituencies, and will be responsible for the implementation of work processes, procedures and systems that are effective and efficient.

     QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

     -     CPA or Advanced degree in finance strongly desired
     -     Minimum 10 years of direct experience in accounting and finance
     -     Established record of success as an operating executive
     -     Proven ability to lead organizational change
     -     Excellent organizational skills
     -     Experience leading and developing cross-functional teams
     -     Excellent written and verbal skills
     -     Ability to work and thrive in a multi-tasked environment.
     -     Demonstrated ability to guide, influence, develop and motivate others.
     -     Strong alignment with the teachings and beliefs of the General Church.

     PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME - BY DECEMBER 15, 2005 - IN CONFIDENCE TO:

     Joe Weiss, Director of Human Resources
     The General Church of the New Jerusalem
     Box 743
     Bryn Athyn, PA 19009

     or by e-mail to joe.weiss@anc-gc.org or by fax to (267) 502-2563

     The General Church of the New Jerusalem is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

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