Tagged with Swedenborgianism

The passage to heaven or hell lies through the world of spirits, which is much like our own world. The newly dead are often unaware of their transition, and linger on, trying to gratify their carnal desires. Gradually they come to terms with their "true affections." (more)

It is a curious comment on the irrational aspect of human belief that of all the tyrants, mass-murderers, and sadists in recorded history, it has been Lucifer, Satan, and the rebel angels, who have consistently received the worst of religion's vilification. One doesn't have to be atheist to suggest there is something rather telling about this. (more)