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Magazine Overview

Title: Revelations of Awareness
Issue: No. 291
Date: 1986 (inferred from volume 86-5)
Publisher: Cosmic Awareness Communications and the Universal Church of Awareness
Country: USA
Price: $3.00

This issue of "Revelations of Awareness", a New-Age Cosmic Newsletter, focuses on "The Psychology of POWER" as its main cover story. It also includes articles on a message for teenagers, the Law of Leverage, the Law of Chaos and Order, contact lenses, and the C.A.C. 'Equipment Fund' which discusses tithing.

The Psychology of POWER

The main article addresses the question of why entities seek to hold power over others. Cosmic Awareness explains that this desire stems from a fundamental feeling of insecurity. Entities who feel a lack of security in their environment, often due to past experiences of not having a position of trust or control, seek to exert power to feel safe and in charge. This can be particularly pronounced in individuals who grew up in chaotic home environments, such as those with alcoholic parents, leading them to develop a strong need for control in their adult lives.

The article further elaborates on spiritual development, linking the opening of the pineal gland to a surge of power and worth, which can sometimes lead to seeking more power or even tyranny through various means. It contrasts this with the pituitary chakra, described as a doorway to divine energies, which fosters understanding and wisdom rather than power-seeking.

It discusses the 'Jim Jones-Charles Manson types' as examples of individuals who follow leaders without question, finding comfort in not having to make decisions themselves. This is likened to the 'Law of Inertia,' where established patterns continue unless acted upon by an external force.

The concept of the 'War Between the Masochist and the Sadist' is explored, suggesting that entities who seek power are often more concerned with using others' energies for their own importance than with the welfare of their followers. This dynamic can lead to masochistic tendencies where individuals desire to be ruled.

How Joint Power Works

This section explains that power dynamics in relationships are often based on necessity and circumstances. It provides examples of 'joint power' where entities share control in different areas of a relationship, such as one controlling finances and the other domestic maintenance. The Awareness emphasizes that power is held to the degree that it is allowed by the other entity. It advocates for seeking freedom from oppressive power but also acknowledges the necessity of power structures for societal maintenance.

Work Within the Storm-Not Challenge It

This section advises entities to learn to work within limitations and systems, even challenging ones, rather than always confronting them directly. It suggests that while challenging oppressive systems is sometimes necessary for freedom, understanding how to function within them is also crucial. The concept of freedom is presented as relative, with a balance needed between too much freedom and too much security.

A Message for Teenagers

This section, titled "How a Child Can Move Into Bondage," addresses teenagers. It highlights that while seeking freedom from parental control is natural, it can lead to new forms of bondage if not approached with careful prioritization. Young people are encouraged to make choices with a long-range view, considering the consequences of their actions, especially during the critical period between ages 17 and 23.

The Most Dangerous Age in a Man's Life

This part of the newsletter identifies the period between ages 17 and 23 as the most dangerous time in an individual's life due to the potential for making irreversible mistakes. It warns against choices driven by momentary urges, such as those related to sexual attraction or seeking fame, which can lead to regret later in life. The article contrasts this with making choices that lead to orderly growth and development.

"You are 17 Going on 80"

This section encourages entities to think about their lives in the long term. It suggests that a perspective of '17 going on 80' prompts more thoughtful decisions about how to use time and choose paths, leading to a life of greater joy and fulfillment, rather than one of being buffeted by momentary desires and relationships.

The Law of Leverage

This section explains the 'Law of Leverage,' emphasizing that energy invested now can yield great enjoyment later. It criticizes entities who spend their energy on immediate gratification and end up with nothing, while those who use leverage wisely develop greater energy and prosperity. The importance of making long-range decisions is reiterated, particularly during the crucial years of 17 to 23, though it notes that any time is suitable for change and productive work.

The Psychology of the Critic

This section addresses a follow-up question about insecurity and criticism. Cosmic Awareness agrees with the observation that insecure individuals often resort to being overly critical of others' intelligence as a way to appear smarter. It explains that such critics often lack the ability to create or do things themselves and that their criticism can make others apprehensive. The article distinguishes between destructive critics and constructive critics, who encourage and point out areas for improvement.

All About Contact Lenses

This section answers a question about the safety and future of contact lenses. Cosmic Awareness advises using long-term wear soft contact lenses and stresses the importance of proper hygiene and usage. It suggests that lenses should not be worn for more than approximately 10 days consecutively and should be removed for cleaning and eye rest. The article also mentions the potential for future breakthroughs in lens technology that could allow for longer wear periods.

It also includes a follow-up question about astigmatism and contact lenses, with Awareness suggesting that while current lenses may have limitations, future developments and alternative health practices like acupuncture might eliminate the need for artificial lenses.

An 'Editor's Note' highlights potential problems with contact lenses, including cases where lenses became stuck behind the eyeball or melted onto the cornea due to heat exposure, leading to blindness. It suggests that this information may have been deliberately withheld due to the significant industry surrounding contact lenses.

The Law of Chaos and The Law of Order

This brief section defines the Law of Chaos as existing when the observing mind cannot accept 'What Is,' and the Law of Order as existing when the observing mind can accept 'What Is,' regardless of appearances.

The C.A.C. "Equipment Fund" -- (How Tithing Works)

This section features a letter from J.H. of St. Augustine, Florida, who donates $1000 to start an equipment fund for Cosmic Awareness Communications to purchase new printing equipment. The letter shares a personal testimony about how tithing transformed the writer's failing jewelry business. The writer encourages other members to donate, emphasizing that giving from the heart brings blessings and that Cosmic Awareness Communications, like a church, provides spiritual benefits and should be supported.

Cosmic Awareness then elaborates on the concept of tithing and giving. It relates it to the relationship between matter and spirit, suggesting that giving creates a vacuum that is filled with greater proportion, often ten-fold. It explains that gifts given to spiritual sources return greater rewards and that gifts to those in need, when given with the right motive, can also bring significant blessings and opportunities for spiritual growth.

MSM -- Another Breakthrough by the Discoverer of DMSO

This section addresses a question about the substance MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), described as a metabolic balancer and immune system enhancer. Cosmic Awareness indicates that MSM has value and a potentially large market, comparable to Evening Primrose Oil in its ability to strengthen the immune system. It suggests that this could be a beneficial product for entities to consider selling or distributing, especially for those who were denied mother's milk in childhood.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around personal responsibility, spiritual growth, and the importance of conscious decision-making. Cosmic Awareness consistently emphasizes self-awareness, understanding the root causes of behavior (like insecurity driving the need for power), and making choices with long-term consequences in mind. The newsletter promotes a proactive approach to life, encouraging entities to seek knowledge, understand universal laws (like Leverage and Inertia), and contribute to spiritual causes. The editorial stance is one of guidance and enlightenment, offering insights into psychological and spiritual matters to help individuals navigate their lives and contribute to a higher consciousness.

This issue of REVELATIONS OF AWARENESS, dated February 1988, delves into a variety of controversial and often conspiratorial topics, including government surveillance, IRS practices, alleged Zionist activities, UFO phenomena, and the potential for life on Mars. The magazine's stance appears to be critical of established authorities and supportive of individual liberties and alternative explanations for events.

Articles

Scanner Privacy Under Attack: Your Right to Use a Scanner

This lead article details the fight against proposed federal legislation, the "Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1985," which could severely restrict the use of scanner radios. The article argues that this law, prompted by the cellular telephone industry and supported by large corporations like MCI and AT&T, infringes upon the traditional American right to listen freely to the airwaves. It highlights that while the stated goal is to protect cellular phone privacy, the bill could outlaw the sale and use of scanners capable of monitoring the 800-900 MHz frequency, which is also used by police, fire departments, and other essential services. The article emphasizes that radio waves are inherently not private and that existing laws against divulging intercepted information are sufficient. It also mentions successful efforts to defeat similar state-level bills in California and Pennsylvania.

The Powerful Weapon of IRS is Imaginary

This piece examines the IRS's audit practices, characterizing them as a "powerful weapon" used to pressure taxpayers into voluntary compliance. It questions how the IRS can compel individuals to disclose financial records, citing the Fifth Amendment's protection against self-incrimination. The article argues that while audits are technically civil matters, the IRS's actions can be seen as criminal. It references legal cases and the IRS Special Agent Handbook to support the claim that the right to refuse to answer incriminating questions applies to administrative investigations. The piece suggests that the IRS uses the refusal to produce records as a basis for determining willfulness, implying that cooperative taxpayers may fare worse than those who assert their constitutional rights.

Growing Zionist Underground

This article alleges that the Zionist movement manipulates Jews globally, controls financial resources and media outlets, and has developed a dangerous terrorist underground at the disposal of Israel's intelligence service, the Mossad. It claims that numerous Zionist agencies in the U.S. aim to control Jewish activities and financial resources, citing the Israel Bond Organization and the Jewish Defense League (JDL) as examples. The article asserts that these organizations, often tax-exempt, fund Israeli institutions and are designed to protect the Zionist power structure while harassing opposition. It highlights the JDL's alleged involvement in training individuals in firearms and urban terror tactics, and its role in discrediting media coverage of Middle East events. The piece suggests a symbiotic relationship between the U.S. and Soviet military-industrial complexes and criticizes the U.S. for providing unconditional support to Israel.

FBI's Levi Demands 'Death of LaRouche'

This report details a press conference held by Mordechai Levi, described as a paid FBI agent-provocateur and chairman of the self-styled terrorist Jewish Defense Organization. Levi announced a program to stop terrorism, calling for the death of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi and the "political death of Lyndon LaRouche." Levi accused LaRouche of placing him on an FBI and CIA hit list and falsely accusing him of Mossad involvement in murders. The article notes that Levi has been implicated in Mossad assassinations and has served as a propagandist for Mossad assassin teams, setting the stage for hits by discrediting targets.

Vatican: 'People Can Die of Debt'

This brief report highlights a Vatican daily article stating that international indebtedness is preventing development and social progress. The article, "South America People Can Die of Debt," attributes this to the "heavy heritage of the past military dictatorships" and criticizes the IMF as a "greedy usurer."

Pot Referendum

This short piece notes that a proposal to legalize marijuana for private use will appear on the ballot in Oregon's statewide elections in 1986, following the collection of over 70,000 signatures.

Cruise missile too quick for fail-safe

This report describes an incident where an unarmed U.S. cruise missile crashed on a test flight in Alberta, Canada, because the fail-safe system could not be activated in time.

32 Million Unemployed In 'Recovery'

This brief article cites a forecast from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) predicting 32 million unemployed workers in industrial nations during 1986 and 1987, with significant youth unemployment rates.

Man on Mars mystery: We'll solve it, vow Russians

This article discusses the Soviet Union's intention to study the mysterious human-like face and pyramid structures on Mars, discovered by NASA's Viking spacecraft. While NASA scientists dismissed the findings, Soviet scientists and a group of U.S. scientists believe these features indicate intelligent life and a past habitable environment on Mars. The Soviets plan to use a robot probe to investigate the surface of Mars.

Schools ban 'satanic' rock records

This short report mentions that conservative church-based schools in the Netherlands have ordered students to destroy rock records deemed to contain "satanic messages."

Warning unheeded

This piece reflects on George Washington's warning against "overgrown military establishments" and Dwight Eisenhower's caution against the "military-industrial complex." It argues that the U.S. has failed to heed these warnings, leading to an increasingly influential military-industrial complex that poses a threat to national security and liberties. The article suggests that defense contractors have become the primary drivers of the arms race and criticizes the high levels of defense spending, which it claims are detrimental to the U.S. economy and social fabric.

UFO crash mystery

This article investigates a reported UFO crash off the U.S. coast, where two divers discovered a submerged, dome-shaped craft. The craft subsequently vanished, leading to suspicions of a government cover-up by the Navy. Witnesses described the object as metallic, humming, and partially buried in mud. The article questions the Navy's involvement and the potential classification of such evidence.

Frame-up hid war horrors, writer says

This report focuses on a book by William Triplett that claims a 94-year-old Japanese artist, Sadamichi Hirasawa, was framed for a mass murder to cover up Japanese biological warfare experts. The article alleges that U.S. Occupation officials aided in this frame-up to gain knowledge from these experts, who were involved in atrocities against prisoners of war. It details the alleged involvement of the Japanese 731 Regiment in biological and chemical warfare experiments and suggests that former 731 officers may have been involved in the bank poisoning incident that led to Hirasawa's conviction.

Reagan budgets more for military, less for the poor

This article reports that President Reagan's budget proposals include substantial cutbacks in health programs for the elderly and poor, while increasing military spending. It notes projected reductions in Medicare and Medicaid and significant increases in the Pentagon budget.

Vacations make you sexier

This brief item cites a sociologist claiming that vacations increase sexual activity for couples and activate sex hormones.

Man dies under coins

This report describes the death of a Brinks armored car guard who was crushed by falling coins when the driver braked suddenly.

AIDS and the CIA

This piece discusses Soviet media reports suggesting a link between AIDS and biological warfare experiments conducted by the Pentagon and the CIA. It questions the prevalence of AIDS in the U.S. and references germ warfare experiments and immunological research at Fort Detrick, Maryland, hinting at the possibility of AIDS being the result of such experiments.

Barter Group Beats IRS in Court

This article reports that the National Commodity and Barter Association (NCBA) won a federal court case against the IRS. The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a district court ruling that invalidated a warrant used by IRS agents, deeming it "overly broad." The NCBA founder expressed excitement, believing the decision will positively impact the patriotic movement and asserting that the IRS is "digging its grave deeper."

Parents kill boy during exorcism

This brief report states that Daniel and Linda Martin were convicted of killing their 21-month-old son during an exorcism rite intended to drive out a demon.

16 Indicted by U.S. in Bid to End Church Smuggling of Latin Aliens

This report details a Justice Department crackdown resulting in 16 indictments and over 60 arrests of individuals accused of smuggling aliens from Central America. The indictments are based partly on evidence gathered by undercover agents who attended church meetings.

Moynihan: One-third of children will be on welfare

Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan is quoted as warning that nearly one-third of children born in the U.S. will be on welfare before their 18th birthday. He suggests teaching young women early about the responsibilities of parenthood and advocates for job creation to reduce dependency.

Shuttle explodes

This is a brief, headline-only mention of the Space Shuttle explosion, with the quote "Space tragedy: 'This can't be real...'"

Gucci pleads guilty

Aldo Gucci pleaded guilty to federal tax charges and agreed to pay over $7 million in back taxes for failing to report at least $11.8 million in income.

Reserves called up

Approximately 5,000 members of the Army's inactive reserve force were to report for tests to assess their readiness to fight.

Boy's family sues church

This report details a lawsuit filed by the mother of an altar boy who was molested by a Roman Catholic priest, seeking $12 million against the church.

Pull cash from U.S., Libya to ask Arabs

Libya is reportedly planning to ask Arab states to withdraw $80 billion in capital from the U.S. to protest economic sanctions imposed after terrorist attacks in Rome and Vienna.

Reagan risking bloodbath

This letter to the editor criticizes President Reagan's tough stance against Moammar Gaddafi, warning of potential retaliation and accusing Reagan of being responsible for any resulting bloodshed.

Real American hero gets nation's respect

This letter to the editor praises Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a "real hero" for his courage and message of freedom, contrasting him with "celluloid heroes."

"Picowaves" in your microwave?

This article questions the FDA's approval of a regulation to expand the use of radiation for preserving fruits and vegetables, which will now be labeled "PICOWAVED" instead of "TREATED WITH IONIZING RADIATION." It cites concerns about adverse health effects from irradiated food and criticizes the FDA's methodology in assessing safety.

Farmers win lawsuit

A federal jury ordered a bank to pay $3.6 million to two brothers who claimed the bank forced them to quit farming.

Soviet see weapons in speech

The Soviet Union's news agency Tass accused President Reagan's State of the Union address of prioritizing military spending over social programs and aiming for a "free hand for the first nuclear strike."

Charles Manson denied parole

Mass murderer Charles Manson was denied parole for at least another three years, having served nearly 38 years of his life sentence.

Games People Play

A brief mention of a "Missile Force Electric Train Set with Exploding Box Car" available for purchase.

Bomb found in Eiffel Tower

Tourists were evacuated from the Eiffel Tower after a bomb was found in a public lavatory, following a bombing on the Champs Elysees that injured eight people.

200 pickets, but 'Hail Mary' sets ticket mark

Protesters demonstrated against the controversial French film "Hail Mary," which set a box-office record at its San Francisco premiere.

The American Space Shuttle accident which occured on January 28, 1986 did occur but with this difference!

This entry posits that the seven astronauts on the Space Shuttle did not perish but were saved by "Angels" and will reappear with a message of universal love and divinity.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include skepticism towards government and corporate authorities, concerns about privacy and surveillance, and the promotion of alternative explanations for unexplained phenomena. The magazine appears to champion individual liberties, particularly in the face of perceived government overreach (e.g., IRS audits, scanner legislation). There is a strong undercurrent of conspiracy theory, with allegations of hidden agendas and cover-ups by powerful entities like the FBI, CIA, and Zionist organizations. The editorial stance is critical of mainstream narratives and encourages readers to question official accounts and explore alternative perspectives, particularly concerning UFOs, extraterrestrial life, and geopolitical conflicts.