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The Gospel
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"There is a broad, idealistically beautiful vision embodied in this 'Gospel': a vision of a world truly at peace, people truly in harmony with nature" "The Gospel According to Acharya S makes a clear distinction between true spirituality and what is usually called religion. The jealous, egotistical, ever-praise-hungry Judeo-Christian God is shown to be an extension of human (male) ego, fostering arrogance in his believers who claim that their own religion is the only true one, all others being false and evil. Acharya castigates patriarchal belief systems as the ultimate source of sexism, citing centuries of abuse of women on religious grounds. "She also demonstrates the highly derivative nature of religious concepts generally assumed to be unique; amusingly debunks the game of bible-based prophecy; discusses the primordial cannibalism underlying communion rites; and demonstrates the cultic nature of so-called mainstream religions. Her book plainly makes the point that religious sects demanding 'tolerance' and 'respect' from the rest of the world are frequently unworthy of either. "This book endorses the creative variety of spiritual practices around the world, stating that 'Those who narrow down their consciousness to reject the wisdom and perception of all other cultures in favor of their own egotistical and ethnocentric "religious" beliefs are often mean-spirited and poorly educated yet very conceited.' Actually, 'Humankind needs to drop all such ego identifications as nationalism, racism and religionism, when they become divisive.' "The Gospel is a vision that gives hope for freedom from the emotional shackles of religions, and the dawning of a more rational future." "There is a broad, idealistically beautiful vision embodied in this 'Gospel': a vision of a world truly at peace, people truly in harmony with nature, and an end to the religious strife and violence that have stained the last two thousand years with horrifying amounts of innocent blood. It is a vision that gives hope for freedom from the emotional shackles of religions, and the dawning of a more rational future." Barbara G. Walker, The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets "The most truthful piece of spiritual writing I've ever read!" "I just read your essay titled, 'What is God?' and I'd like to tell you that I found it the most truthful piece of spiritual writing I have ever read. So concise, a real stimulation unhindered by myth, parable and occult symbolism." Steve R., Australia "THE MOST liberating book I've read...ever!" "I received your book yesterday, and fell asleep in it last night...in a good way 'cause I couldn't put it down! Devoured most of it! "THE MOST liberating book I've read...ever! My eyes are open wide now! "Thank You for your Gospel, aka: GOOD NEWS, no...GREAT NEWS! "You are very intelligent, bold yet subtle, and I love your sense of humor! "Also, it's obvious—your love for true humanity, and passion, and truth, and well, pretty much all things that pertain to taking one's mind permanently out of the box that we ourselves, with society's help, have huddled in and under for far too long! "Ok.. back to gobble up the rest! :) good day to you." Joni, United Kingdom "Acharya's vocabulary and choice of words is exquisite..." "This is an incredibly excellent book! I just finished The Gospel According to Acharya, and it was just 'what the doctor ordered' - just what I needed to add to my ongoing quest for open-minded enlightenment. It not only reinforced my faith in the true hope for freedom of all mankind from the self-shackles of religious dogma, but proved an added foundation block in my own spirituality and quest for a better understanding of what a higher power truly is in my life, as well as a more sensible, factual concept of 'God,' both historically and realistically. The book's grounded logic and well-sourced research did not shake my faith in the mysteries of life; it only served to enhance and personally reinforce it in an entirely new light...." Max G., Oregon "Thanks Acharya for opening our eyes and heart! Your Gospel is a true GEM to humanity! Merci beaucoup!" AM Müller, Switzerland "One of the best books I have ever read!" "I finished reading your book The Gospel According to Acharya S and want to tell you that your book is one of the best books I have read. I love what you said that the American Constitution may well be the 'holiest of holies' scriptures. I definitely agree with that. From now on, my 'holy scripture' is the American Constitution that forbids discrimination on the basis of sex and assures justice, liberty, and freedom of speech without censorship. Congratulations for your wonderful book." Luzmilla T.
"This is one of the best books I've ever read. Everyone should read it and become enlightened."
Thomas R.
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Prologue
When I first wrote these essays in the early 90s, those who read them thought they were revolutionary--and unpublishable. The publishing industry back then was such that if you did not have a publisher of significance-and there were relatively few--you could expect to sell a handful of copies and to remain obscure and unknown. Writers were at the mercy of overburdened editors and their massive slush piles. Once the internet became fairly popular, however, revolutionary writings such as these found a home, as did eventually also the world of small publishing using print-on-demand. The internet is the great equalizer, as self-published or small publisher books compete side by side with the big-name companies, and a controversial book like this one becomes a feasible project. What you are holding, therefore, is something that would have been difficult if not impossible to create and propagate just a couple of decades ago. In the future, with the push for censorship as concerns religious cults, such a book may again become nonviable, banned and burned. In this regard, read it while you can, before it is put on the Index of the next Inquisition!
What Is God?
Is God a giant man in the sky? Does God exist?
Belief in God
Is
belief in God is righteous, or ignorance of truth?
Praising the Lord
Does God need to be praised? Does He
need to be worshipped?
Egotists on Earth
Should
spiritual leaders be worshipped? Is God the ultimate egotist?
Speaking for God
Does anyone speak for God? Who?
God's Word
Is the Bible God's Word? Is there a Holy
Land?
On Being
Religious
Is being religious righteous and moral?
On a Wing and a
Prayer
Does prayer really work? What is prayer?
Born in Sin?
What is sin? Are we all
born in sin?
Eternal Life for
Everyone?
Are we all immortal? Is everyone God?
Holy Days
Are holidays really holy? Did God establish them? Are they set in stone?
The Origins of Good and Evil
What are the origins of
good and evil? Is there a good god and an evil devil?
The Devil is Divine
Where did the Devil come from? Who created the Devil and evil? Was it God or man?
Prophecy or
Blueprint?
Is the Bible a book of prophecy? Have biblical prophecies been
fulfilled?
Is Cannibalism a Religious Experience?
"He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him." Jesus Christ
What is a Cult?
Is a cult a religion? Is the Catholic
Church a cult? Is the IRS?
Is God a Transsexual?
"God" was once "Goddess." Did He
have a sex change?
Abusing Women is Not Religion
Is abusing women "religion?" Women the world over are beaten, tortured and killed in the name of religion.
A Question of Free Will
Do we have free will? Must we give our will to God? If we do, is it really "free?"
Celebration of Life
What is the purpose in life? Let us celebrate our existence.
A Truly Sacred
Scripture
What is a "sacred scripture" or a "holy text?"
Epilogue
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Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
Prologue
What is meant by "Gospel?"
Armageddon Sick of It!
An "Atheist" Here to Destroy?
What is God?
"God" is the Life Force
The Cosmic Mind
True Spirituality
"God" has No Form or Gender
The Ego, Consciousness and Enlightenment
Perceiving the Divine
GOD IS BORG-RESISTANCE IS FUTILE
Belief in God
Belief Proves Nothing - Truth Must Be Known
Belief Causes Turmoil
Praising the Lord
Is Kissing Arse a Religious Experience?
Is God a Megalomaniac?
God is a Murderous Tyrant!
God is a Deranged Crackpot
Enlightened Behavior
Egotists on Earth
Surrendering to the Master
Many "Masters" are but Egotists
Speaking for God
Omnipresence has No Spokespeople
Disagree, Go to Hell
Everybody Speaks for "God"
God's Word
Books are Written by MEN
Superior? Chosen? Arrogant! Conceited!
Is God a Jewish or Arab Man?
There are No "Chosen" People or "Superior" Races
On Being Religious
Do Pompous Pride and Religiosity Go Together?
Being a Zombie is Not a Religious Experience
On a Wing and a Prayer
Is Begging a Religious Experience?
Does God Like Begging?
We are Buddhas, Not Beggars
Oh Lord, Won't You Buy Me a Mercedes Benz?
What is "True Prayer?"
Is God a Sadist?
Born in Sin?
The Sin of Adam
Sinners or Not?
Eternal Life for Everyone?
Divine Qualities are Not Restricted to the Divine
Join the Crowd-Everyone is God
Uncle Harry is Immortal!
Holy Days
Look to the Stars - "Religion" is Based on Astrotheology
The Origins of Good and Evil
Narrow Perceptions Represent Bigotry
True Wisdom can be Found Anywhere, Not Just in Some Old Book
"Religions" are Recycled Myths
Abraham is Brahma? Moses is Dionysus?
God and the Devil are One
"Evil" is Subjective
Horus and Set-Sound Familiar?
The Devil is Divine
The Origin of Evil
How Religions are Made
The Origin of the Words "Devil" and "Demon"
In God's Name-Not the Devil's
Prophecy or Blueprint?
The Bible
A Blueprint for Destruction
Israel - God Gets His Favorite Vacation Spot Back
Was Chernobyl a Can of Worms?
The Mark of the Beast & 666-an Evil Conspiracy?
Since When is Building a Building "Fulfillment of Prophecy?"
Peace on Earth Requires Clarity of Perception, Not Belief
Is Cannibalism a Religious Experience?
The Eucharist
Jewish Ritual Sacrifice
Cannibalism in the Bible
Murderous Rampages
Moral Behavior of God’s "Chosen"
The "Good" Patriarchs
What Does God Do with All the Foreskins?
The Good Book - Does it Produce Morality?
Is the New Testament Exempt from Moral Turpitude?
What is a Cult?
The Definition of Cult
Governmental Bodies Guilty of "Religious Veneration?"
The Catholic Church is More of a Cult than the Moonies
Mainstream Groups Use Cultlike Brainwashing Techniques
Isolate and Conquer
Rome Fiddles While the World Burns
"Cult" is Often Simply Name-Calling
Is God a Transsexual?
Believers are No More Religious than Nonbelievers
When God was a Woman
Nothing New Under the Sun
No Proof that "Great Spirit" is a Man
"Holy War" is Not Holy
THOU SHALT NOT KILL
Abusing Women is Not Religion
"Religions" Represent Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Torture
Burning Women is Not Sacred
Genital Mutilation is Not Holy
Ankles are a Sexual Turn-on?!
There is Nothing Religious About Depravity
"God" is Not a Man-Get It?!!
A Question of Free Will
Obey Your Masters!
Slaves of Allah
Is God Negligent?
Celebration of Life
When are Human Beings at Their Best?
Humans Can Be Radiant and Superb
A Truly Sacred Scripture
Epilogue
Bibliography
Index
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