Serie A brev nr 33

Magazine Overview

This issue of BREVCIRKELN, identified as Volume A, Issue 17, published in 1971, focuses on the spiritual and cosmological text known as Oahspe. The main cover headline is "RELIGIONEN I OAHSPE." (The Religion of Oahspe).

Oahspe: A New Bible

The article introduces Oahspe as a book given to the world in 1882 by Dr. John B. Newbrough. It is described as a densely written, 900-page book that, while less known in Sweden, has gained renewed relevance in the USA due to space exploration. Oahspe reportedly contained data about space, such as the Van Allen belts, long before they were discovered by modern satellites.

The text presents a summary, compiled by an unknown person, which is deemed factual and consistent with Oahspe's content. This summary aims to explain the core tenets of the book.

The Human Condition and the Universe

From birth, humans are aware of a vast, intricate universe that is impossible to grasp entirely. They observe a definite order in material things: planets moving in orbits, the cycle of day and night, and the progression of seasons. This leads to the question: "Who is in control?" The search for this controller, through microscopes and telescopes, yields no definitive answer.

The next question is "How?" Science explains that everything is composed of fundamental elements. While humans can isolate and use these elements, they realize these elements did not create themselves, nor did humans create themselves. This leads to the question "Why?" The realization that the universe and humanity are created, controlled, and guided by a predetermined plan suggests the need for religion to answer these questions.

The Creator

The concept of the Creator is central. The entire universe is contained within the Creator, who must be omnipresent to control it. The Creator is described as all-light, all-person, and always present, referred to as Jehovih. This Creator is also known by other names such as Ormazd, E-o-ih, Gitchee, and Manitou.

The Visible and Invisible Universe

The universe is divided into the visible (material aspects like sun, moon, Earth, stars) and the invisible. The invisible part has two divisions: the atmospheric and the ethereal. The atmospheric worlds are created in a "firmament" between the Earth's surface and the true substance, similar to the visible universe but more rarefied. The ethereal worlds are even more rarefied and invisible to human eyes, maintaining the same order as material worlds. Both atmospheric and ethereal realms serve as dwelling places for the departed.

Man and the Soul

Humans are given a physical body and an spiritual, ethereal body. The physical body is for learning about material things and interacting with the physical universe. The spiritual body enables humans to know the Creator, enjoy life, conquer the ego, and live in harmony with others. The soul is defined as the ego, identity, an indivisible particle of eternal matter, containing all experiences from the body, atmosphere, and ether. Upon birth, a person receives a new soul that develops through life. At death, the soul leaves the body and inhabits the invisible worlds.

Angels and Gods

After death, a soul becomes an angel, living in a spiritual body. Angels reside in atmospheric regions and, depending on their past lives, ascend to higher levels. After approximately 300 years of training, they reach the upper atmospheric levels, ready for the "second resurrection" into the ethereal realms. The text clarifies that angels are essentially humans who have died and advanced, and "gods" are angels who have achieved a higher status, not the ultimate Creator.

Gods and False Gods

Gods are described as angels who have been given the task of leading a material world, guiding its people towards understanding the Creator and the concept of resurrection. This period of "godship" can last from 200 to 3000 years. Gods are assisted by millions of angels. The text explicitly states that a god is not the Creator but a human with thousands of years of experience in the ethereal realms. Humans are responsible only to the Creator, not to any god. The article lists several "false gods" such as Ahura-Mazda, Te-in, Sudga, Osiris, Ashtoreth, Looamong (mistakenly identified as Christ), Deyus, and others, who are said to be in their own self-made hells, working to repair the damage they have caused.

General Beliefs and Logic

The Creator's word is written in the universe and can be understood through observation. Examples include the swirling motion of a whirlwind on Earth mirroring a spiral nebula in space. The text emphasizes that for every complex thing in the universe, there is a simple counterpart in nature. The uniqueness of each snowflake illustrates the diversity of worlds. Logic and scientific experimentation are presented as tools to understand these truths.

Critique of Religious Texts and Blind Faith

The article discusses numerous religious books, including the Bible, Quran, and Confucius's writings, alongside Oahspe. It argues that books can be manipulated, altered, or destroyed, making them unreliable as the sole proof of divine word. Therefore, blind faith in any book is discouraged. Instead, books should be studied, compared, and their content evaluated by logic. If a book contradicts logic, it should be disregarded.

The Power of Belief and Will

Human will is seen as a force that can develop forwards or backwards. What a person believes will happen. If someone believes they will only be resurrected on Judgment Day by Christ, that is what will occur. This belief binds them to Christ's responsibility. Similarly, if a person believes they are eternally dead after physical death, they will not awaken unless someone else intervenes or they themselves take responsibility.

Light and Darkness

"Light" represents progress and moving closer to the Creator, while "darkness" signifies regression, false knowledge, dogma, and blind faith, leading away from the Creator.

Prayer

Selfless prayers will be answered, while prayers for possessions or power will not. Prayers should be directed to the Creator, or in His name, not to angels, saints, or lesser gods, as all power comes from the Creator.

False Religions and Hell

Many "gods" have claimed to establish heavenly kingdoms, but these are considered false. Religions that teach that belief in them is necessary for salvation are seen as having a false foundation. The text states that anyone who calls these false gods the Creator is not making a mistake, but believing in them as the Creator is the error. These false gods are described as being in self-created hells, along with their followers, where they are tormented.

Hell and Suffering

Hells are described not as places but as states of disorder in the lower heavens. When a false god falls, they and their followers are cast into a "torture place." Even innocent souls can be thrown into these hells if they are in the wrong place at the wrong time, or if they are victims of a tyrant's demise. These suffering souls can create hells of fire and brimstone for their tormentors.

The Role of Angels in Salvation

Highly developed angels from etheria, acting as voluntary helpers of the Creator, rescue souls from these hells and elevate them to the second resurrection. There is no eternal damnation, as everything belongs to the Creator, who did not create for the purpose of eternal condemnation.

Conclusion and Editorial Stance

The era of religious teachers is over. Individuals are encouraged not to accept anyone else's beliefs but to form their own understanding through inspection, research, and logic. The article presents its views as personal opinions, not dogma, and respects the listener's right to disagree. The best rule is not to teach, as one's own teachings could be mistaken and create responsibility. The ultimate goal is for each person to become their own highest light and achieve this through selfless desire and effort.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly emphasizes logic, observation, and personal inquiry over blind faith and dogma. It presents a dualistic cosmology of visible and invisible realms, with a hierarchical spiritual evolution from human to angel to god, all ultimately stemming from and responsible to the Creator (Jehovih). The text is critical of established religions and "false gods," advocating for a direct relationship with the Creator. The editorial stance is one of enlightenment and spiritual guidance, encouraging readers to seek their own truth and develop their inner light, while respecting individual autonomy and avoiding the imposition of beliefs.