As the shadows lengthen this Halloween season, we are reminded that evil is not just a story for frightful nights—it is real, both within us and woven into the structures of our world. Can mere positive thinking or superficial rituals protect us from the darkness? Or must we face the spectral realities of moral and systemic evil with courage, wisdom, and action?
This video explores a revolutionary synthesis: uniting the inner power of consciousness and spiritual truth (New Thought, Christian Mysticism, Swedenborgianism) with bold, material action rooted in Kingdom of God Economics—a vision drawn from Jesus, the Early Church, and thinkers like Wallace D. Wattles.
🎥 In This Video, Explore:• Why spiritual bypassing leaves us vulnerable to the horrors of violence, oppression, and systemic corruption• How the Kingdom of God offers a radical alternative to empire and greed• Swedenborg’s vision of inner and outer evil—and strategies to confront both• Integrating prayer, meditation, and mystical union with concrete justice work• Jesus’ "Kingdom of Heaven" as a revolutionary call to build a cooperative commonwealth on Earth
⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction: Facing Darkness Beyond Naïve Optimism13:09 – Part 1: The Temptation of Idealism (New Thought, Wilmans, Butterworth)31:37 – Part 2: The Material Conditions of Evil (Swedenborg, Systemic Analysis)55:48 – Part 3: Kingdom of God Economics – Jesus’ Revolutionary Vision (Wattles, Early Christian Socialism)1:27:13 – Part 4: The Call for Synthesis (“Render Unto Caesar”)1:46:26 – Part 5: Practical Steps for Spiritual & Material Transformation2:00:00 – Conclusion: Turning Fear into Courage, Darkness into Light
📖 This Video Is For You If You're Exploring:• Christian Mysticism & Meditation – Finding inner light to illuminate the shadows• New Thought & Conscious Creation – Moving beyond surface-level self-help into ethical manifestation• Spiritual Activism & Systemic Change – Bridging faith, mysticism, and justice in the real world• Understanding Evil – Theologically, metaphysically, and materially• Kingdom Economics – Reclaiming the biblical vision of justice, abundance, and shared power
🗣️ Join the Conversation:This Halloween, consider: What does it mean to confront the darkness with both love and courage? How are you transforming fear into action? Share your reflections in the comments.
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