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Exploring New Thought: History, Principles, and Beliefs

Delve into the origins, principles, and beliefs of the New Thought movement, examining its evolution and spiritual teachings. Discover its impact on spirituality and healing practices. Join us on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.

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Exploring New Thought: History, Principles, and Beliefs

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  1. The History of New Thought & Unity HST 140

  2. Share a littleabout yourself

  3. a time of prayer

  4. AgendaSession 1 • Administrative odds & ends • Overview of the course • Discussion: What is New Thought? • Review syllabus • Assignments for this week • Plan for next week • Closing prayer

  5. Administrative odds & endsplease … • If you have a question, raise the hand • Be courteous & kind when expressing opinions, especially if countering another’s point of view

  6. Websites you might appreciate.If you find them useful,please support them with a love offering. • NewThoughtHistory.com • lineage of New Thought interactive map • newthoughthistory.org/page1/index.html • TruthUnity.net • Antecedents of New Thought by Eric Butterworth • truthunity.net/audio/eric-butterworth/ • antecedents-of-new-thought

  7. New Thought Family Tree newthoughthistory.org/ page1/index.html

  8. What is New Thought?

  9. Metaphysical Club of Boston1895

  10. What is New Thought?Metaphysical Club of Boston, 1895 • “To promote interest in and • the practice of a true philosophy of • life and happiness; • to show that through right thinking, • one’s loftiest ideals • may be brought into present realization; • and to advance intelligent and systematic treatment • of disease by spiritual and mental methods.”

  11. What is New Thought? • “… seeing the relation of things • in a New Order.” • Thomas Troward • (1847-1916) • early teacher of “Mental Science”

  12. What is New Thought? • “quiet revolution” • “sign of spiritual growth” • “ask questions and • challenge traditional values” • William Warch • The New Thought Christian

  13. What is New Thought? • “true proponents of original Christianity” • Martin Larson • New Thought Religion

  14. What is New Thought? • “New Thought • can never … be a finished product • and if it remains truly New Thought, • it will never be completed enough • to creedalize it…” • Charles S. Braden • Spirits in Rebellion

  15. Origins of New Thought Beliefs

  16. Origins ofNew Thought Beliefs • “The origins of New Thought • may be traced to a dissatisfaction • on the part of many persons with • scientific empiricism and • their reaction to the religious skepticism • of the 17th and 18th centuries.” • Encyclopedia Britannica

  17. Origins of New Thought Beliefs • Christian mysticism – demonstrated by Jesus • – awareness of our divine nature • - based on intuition, not doctrine • Ancient Greek philosophy – metaphysics of Plato • - focus on reason & intellect • - realm of ideas is more real than matter • Spiritual teachings of Eastern religions (esp. Hinduism) • - Oneness

  18. Origins of New Thought Beliefs • Emanuel  Swedenborg • - material realm results from spiritual causes • Mind-Cure of Franz Mesmer & P.P. Quimby • - the mind impacts the physical • Transcendentalism (a form of Idealism) • - especially Ralph Waldo Emerson

  19. Principles of New Thought

  20. God, Spirit, Divine • The Divine is in all things • Spirit is more real and more powerful than matter • God is immanent

  21. Humanity • Our natural essence is divine • We are One “with” God • We are spiritual citizens of a divine universe • God’s qualities are within & can be used by us • Human disorders result from incorrect thinking

  22. The Mind • The mind is much more real and powerful than matter • The mind has the power to heal the body • The remedy for all disorder is metaphysical

  23. Truth • Truth is viewed as a matter of continuing revelation • No single person or institution can declare with finality what is the nature of truth

  24. Wholeness The Beginning of Unity

  25. Session 1 Assignment • How does New Thought differ • from the religion or spiritual movement • you experienced in childhood? • You are to provide a response: due ______ • Substantive post - 20 points • Moderate post - 10 points

  26. Week 1 Assignments: Test Based on the reading, explain, in your own words, one belief that can be found in New Thought. Identify a question you would like answered or an idea you would like to be explored by the end of the course. due: _______

  27. reading for next week19 july Wholeness – The Beginning of Unity • Neal Vahle, The Unity Movement: Its Evolution and Spiritual Teachings • • Intro [xiii-xviii] • • Intro of part 1 [1-4] • • Chap 1: 5-14 & 25-32 • • Chap 2: 33-47 & 67-70

  28. a time of prayer

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