Dalila, yours is the voice of wisdom!

The "doctrine of the heart" is the pathway to a better existence, but the "doctrine of the eye" seems always present. Perhaps we simply have to accept that some are not as yet ready to be inclusive in their awareness.

Meditation tends to open us up to other ways of perception, but so few meditate. And they generally overlook the fact that whatever sect they espouse was founded by somebody who did meditate.

About 45 years ago I was looking to make a drug purchase, and couldn't find the fellow who was the supplier. Nearby was a neighborhood church that was rockin' and rollin' with hymns and other happy sounds. I was curious. So I wandered in there and instead of buying dope I dumped my pockets into their collection plate. I had vastly more fun there than I would have had getting high. The essence of religion was in their hearts, and in their attitudes, in what they were doing, and in the overall joy of it all. I'd like to see more of that spirit in our world.

dave