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The
Eclectic Creed |
We join together, in presenting
these precepts of our faith, plainly stating, these are articles of
"Faith" alone; making no claim that they are infallible --- or, that
they canned be added to, changed or taken from as the knowledge of mankind
expands.
We believe in God: Creator, Designer, and the first cause
of all things --- known and unknown alike. We acknowledge that our
understanding and comprehension of this Entity is limited by our knowledge, our
human abilities and our place in time. We therefore assert: No man can proclaim,
write, or declare the Will of God.
WE believe, God conveys, and continues to convey,
universal truths to all peoples in a wide variety of ways in the form of
inspiration conveyed through symbolism. This inspiration can give us insight
and guidance into our purpose for being and help us to reach human fulfillment.
We attest and
acknowledge
that mankind's relationship with God is evolutionary, and is ever changing as
our understanding of our world, our self, and our place in the universe
changes.
We assert that our interpretations of Divine
Inspiration has but one primary directive; that is, 'to love one another'. Our
purpose and fulfillment rests in the performance of this directive to the
best's of one's personal ability.
We see our homage, thanks, and devotion to God
in our treatment of one another --- for we believe: 'What we do to each other
we do to God'. --- for all men and women are made in the image of God, and
having the essence of the Divine within, are all equal and united in the family
of God.
We seek God's truth from within us and all
around us, using such inspiration to improve ourselves, our community and our
world; each of us, according to our own unique ability.
These are the things we profess
to believe, they are not a proclamation of Divine Truth. The truth of this
profession of faith shall rest in our accomplishments because of the faith ---
for our efforts and actions are the true manifestation of what we profess to
believe.
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