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Our Holy Scripture
Here is the entirety of our Holy Scripture:
If you believe that you did not create yourself, then it is logically impossible for you to be an atheist.
Source: COWHN Canon
interpretation of a part of scripture that others find ambiguous is an example of the vice of pride. Never be guided by those
who make such a claim.
Source: COWHN Canon
Source: paraphrased from Reverend Leroy
Verily, those who believe and do what is right, and humble themselves to their Lord, they are the fellows of Paradise;
they shall dwell therein forever.
Source: The Qur'an, Surah 11, "Hud"
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Source: The Bible, James 4:10
Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard,
and I have come in response to them.
Source: The Bible, Daniel 10:11-13
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not covet," and whatever other
commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself."
What is hateful to thee, thou shalt not do unto thy neighbor. This is the whole of the Law, the rest is only commentary
Source: The Torah, Shab. 31a
Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.
Source: The Bible, Matthew 10:16
The shrewd part is just as important as the innocent part. Don't dismiss it.
Source: COWHN Canon
- God is infinite love and peace.
- God is the eternal light and
joy that shine the whole universe.
- Remember God in the beginning,
in the middle, and in the end for all
ventures.
- God in the form of love resides
in everybody’s heart. Be conscious of
this at all times; then your thoughts, words and actions will be of
love.
- Come out of the darkness of
ignorance enter into the light of knowledge
then only we can feel the presence of God the light of all lights.
- Ego should be avoided to allow
everything to be done at the will of God.
- Detachment to perishable things
and attachment to only God will give
peace of mind.
- Desire for material things is
the cause for all sorrows.
- Taking more than one’s
requirement will ultimately give grief.
- Acquire knowledge which can’t
be stolen or lost.
- Enjoy always the sunshine of
God’s splendor and glory.
- Remember always God and live in
tune with him.
- Be happy and calm in all
situations.
- Serve the needy and sick
wholeheartedly.
- Total surrender to God will
give peace of mind.
- Remember always the God’s grace
for all achievements..
- Avoid self praise and say only
good things about others.
- See everybody with respect
irrespective of caste color and creed.
- Anger, lust and ego are the
only enemies.
- There is no greater virtue than
humility, no vice greater than pride.
- Be sincere in all works, work
is worship.
- Make God your friend,
philosopher and guide.
- Don’t get dejected in failure
and fall, God’s grace will be upon us.
- Always you are one with God and
different from Him.
- Pray for the awareness that
always you may be in Him and He in you.
- Remember always that everything
in the Universe belongs to God, nothing
is ours
- We have got this birth at the
will of God and we are on our way to Him.
- Know that our goal is to rest
in peace with God.
- Chanting the name of God will
save us from fear, doubt and anxiety.
- What ever we do will be seen by
God.
- Overeating, earning money by
unlawful means, desire for others property
are our weakness.
- Awake, arise and do your duty justifiably . God will be always with you.
- Refrain from taking life.
- Refrain from taking that which is not given.
- Refrain from sensual misconduct.
- Refrain from lying.
- Refrain from intoxicants which lead to loss of mindfulness.
Do not have any other gods before your creator.
Do not make wrongful use of the name of your creator.Honor your father and your mother.
You shall not kill.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false witness.
You shall not covet your neighbour’s property.
The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all
others as we wish to be treated ourselves. Compassion impels us to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow
creatures, to dethrone ourselves from the centre of our world and put another there, and to honour the inviolable sanctity
of every single human being, treating everybody, without exception, with absolute justice, equity and respect.
It is also necessary in both public and private life to refrain consistently and empathically from inflicting pain. To act or speak
violently out of spite, chauvinism, or self-interest, to impoverish, exploit or deny basic rights to anybody, and to incite hatred by
denigrating others—even our enemies—is a denial of our common humanity. We acknowledge that we have failed to live
compassionately and that some have even increased the sum of human misery in the name of religion.
We therefore call upon all men and women to restore compassion to the centre of morality and religion ~ to return to the ancient
principle that any interpretation of scripture that breeds violence, hatred or disdain is illegitimate ~ to ensure that youth are given
accurate and respectful information about other traditions, religions and cultures ~ to encourage a positive appreciation of cultural
and religious diversity ~ to cultivate an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings—even those regarded as enemies.
We urgently need to make compassion a clear, luminous and dynamic force in our polarized world. Rooted in a principled
determination to transcend selfishness, compassion can break down political, dogmatic, ideological and religious boundaries.
Born of our deep interdependence, compassion is essential to human relationships and to a fulfilled humanity. It is the path to
enlightenment, and indispensible to the creation of a just economy and a peaceful global community.
Hippies, you're right, the establishment is full of BS. But so are you. And so are we. So let's all lighten up and have some fun while we change the world.
- Be Trustworthy.
- Tell the truth, be honest, and he keep promises. Be dependable.
- Be Loyal.
- Be true to family, friends, community and nation.
- Be Helpful.
- Care about other people. Willingly volunteer to help others without expecting payment or reward.
- Be Friendly.
- Offer friendship to people of all races and nations, and respect them even if their beliefs and customs are different from your own.
- Be Courteous.
- Be polite to everyone regardless of age or position. Know that using good manners makes it easier for people to get along.
- Be Kind.
- Know that there is strength in being gentle. Treat others as you want to be treated. Do not harm or kill any living thing without substantial reason.
- Be Obedient.
- Follows the rules and laws of family, school, community and country. If you think these rules and laws are unfair, try to have them changed in an orderly manner before resorting to civil disobedience, and in that case openly accept the consequences.
- Be Cheerful.
- Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to make others happy.
- Be Thrifty.
- Work to pay your own way and to help others. Save for the future. Protect and conserve natural resources. Use time and property carefully. Disdain waste and work to change the belief that waste and inefficiency are justified in the pursuit of economic progress.
- Be Brave.
- Face danger even when afraid. Have the courage to stand for what you think is right even in the face of ridicule or threats.
- Be Clean.
- Keeps your body and mind fit and clean. Choose the company of those who live by high standards. Help keep your home and community clean.
- Be Reverent.
- Be reverent toward your Creator. Follow the scriptures. Respect the beliefs of others.
- Be Smart.
- Always look for opportunities to learn. Know how to deal honorably and effectively with adversaries.