new church life: november/december 2017
the Universe introduces a second Copernican revolution in our thinking. As
Copernicus showed that the earth is not the center of the universe, around
which everything turns, so Earths in the Universe again shows that the earth is
not rare in the universe in being inhabited by human beings.
Earths in the Universe is a beautiful book in that it shows that the universe
is full of the Lord›s Divine Love and Wisdom. Everything is created for a
purpose, namely, a heaven from the human race, not just from one planet but
from infinitely many. Therefore the universe is teeming with human beings, all
created so that they may freely choose to follow the Lord and be led to heaven,
if they are willing. It is a wonderful testimony to the infinite power, wisdom
and love of the Lord, our Heavenly Father.
The Rev. Lawson M. Smith
Kempton, Pennsylvania
A Welcome Perspective
To The Editors:
Thank you to the Rev. Jeremy F. Simons for his perspective and doctrinal back-
up shared in his article, A Racist Free World, (New Church Life, September/
October 2017).
It appears to be a very fresh and relevant perspective on how we can view
the Heavenly Doctrines unfolding in our modern world as it relates to race
and religion.
I thank him for taking time in his semi-retirement to document and share
this.
I have a whole new (positive) perspective on New Church Life when these
types of relevant articles are published. Very high kudos and praises to the Rev.
Walter Orthwein and Bruce Henderson for their publishing quality since they
took over. I now eagerly await each new publication.
Mark Elder
Rochester, Michigan
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