I love the conversations I am invited to during our "fellowship" time after service. I learn so much from everyone, and for this I am truly grateful. So today, I learned that most of the "valley" of Hemet thinks we are a "cult". This is because our building that we call a church is actually two domes. So like all good people we judge a book by its cover, right? People who know nothing about our "Faith" tell others we are "weird". I recently put up on our marquee, "no guilt, no sin, inquire within". Which is true about Religious Science, we do not believe in either one. But those again, who have no facts have condemned us to being scary and of course would NEVER cross the threshold for fear of being wrong.
First, I find the word "cult" funny. ALL religious faiths are cults, and this is why...a cult is a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object. A relatively small group of people having religious beliefs or practices regarded by others as strange or sinister, a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing. Yes, my friends that is what "cult" means. So, the love one has for Jesus, does that not qualify as a cult? Interesting...
So Science of Mind practices many paths to God. We agree to see more than one teacher like Jesus the Christ, Krishna, Abraham, Mohammad, Buddha, etc... We invite everyone to the table, to share ideas and to enter into a conversation about our relationship with it. Each of us has an experience of God to bring, mine is different from yours however, I know that it is all about love. God loves me and you and everything in this world, that is why it was created.
I also know that I do not have to live a life of guilt or sin. Because I can forgive myself and start again. That is what God's love is about, knowing that each day is a new, and I can begin again. Sin is a mistake. Do we not all make mistakes? It is also a term of archery when you miss the mark. I've done that quite a few times in my life. But I keep going, knowing this or something better. Man created the term to control the masses NOT God.
We are an amazing faith that teaches the spiritual tools of positive living, empowering living, making better choices and loving God and all the teachers for loving us.
When you come to church you will be greeted and left alone. We will give you a visitors pack and answer any questions you may have, we are pretty much like many churches on Sunday, just glad you are here and exploring your Divinity. The only thing we ask, is for you to be open to the possibilities of having an amazing relationship with the God of your understanding. We are layed back and loving people. Our foundation is philosophy and our heart is love. So, if you want a BIGGER conversation about God, come see us under the domes OR if you are just curious, come to, all are welcomed, and you will leave knowing we are peaceful and normal people like everyone else in the valley and our God and Jesus are your God and Jesus.
Blessings of love to all - Rev. Rhonda
I welcome your response
First, I find the word "cult" funny. ALL religious faiths are cults, and this is why...a cult is a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object. A relatively small group of people having religious beliefs or practices regarded by others as strange or sinister, a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing. Yes, my friends that is what "cult" means. So, the love one has for Jesus, does that not qualify as a cult? Interesting...
So Science of Mind practices many paths to God. We agree to see more than one teacher like Jesus the Christ, Krishna, Abraham, Mohammad, Buddha, etc... We invite everyone to the table, to share ideas and to enter into a conversation about our relationship with it. Each of us has an experience of God to bring, mine is different from yours however, I know that it is all about love. God loves me and you and everything in this world, that is why it was created.
I also know that I do not have to live a life of guilt or sin. Because I can forgive myself and start again. That is what God's love is about, knowing that each day is a new, and I can begin again. Sin is a mistake. Do we not all make mistakes? It is also a term of archery when you miss the mark. I've done that quite a few times in my life. But I keep going, knowing this or something better. Man created the term to control the masses NOT God.
We are an amazing faith that teaches the spiritual tools of positive living, empowering living, making better choices and loving God and all the teachers for loving us.
When you come to church you will be greeted and left alone. We will give you a visitors pack and answer any questions you may have, we are pretty much like many churches on Sunday, just glad you are here and exploring your Divinity. The only thing we ask, is for you to be open to the possibilities of having an amazing relationship with the God of your understanding. We are layed back and loving people. Our foundation is philosophy and our heart is love. So, if you want a BIGGER conversation about God, come see us under the domes OR if you are just curious, come to, all are welcomed, and you will leave knowing we are peaceful and normal people like everyone else in the valley and our God and Jesus are your God and Jesus.
Blessings of love to all - Rev. Rhonda
I welcome your response
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