Soon after however, the author of the software that I was using to display it reported that he had been told by Morningland attorneys that he was in violation of copyright infringement for allowing ex-morninglanders.com to quote these Jesus books in the forum software that he helped write.
In order to make peace with the forums script author, I turned off that article but have instead placed it here, outside of any third party software. How long it will remain visible is anybody's guess.
This sort of use of a copyrighted property such as the Jesus trilogy is perfectly legal and simply part of a free society that recognizes that sunlight is the best disinfectant.
Without further ado, may I present to you, The Jesus Trilogy Re-examined.
]]>There are certainly those who are absolutely against Morningland and would like nothing more than to close its doors forever. And there are those in our cyber-circle who recognize the growth and love that was freely offered in the Morningland temples. I myself assume that the brighter the light, the deeper the shadow and recognize that nothing appears without its opposite. Morningland is all of the wonderful things you've heard, and it is all the terrible things that you've heard. What else is new? Everything is like that!
For those of you who continue to hold beam with Donato, you may feel like if you read the information housed at this web site you may jeopardize your Oneness.
Well, its entirely possible. You could read the things that we've all posted and your mind may be polluted. It may drive a wedge between you and the master. I understand this concern very well. I know how deeply I loved Morningland and all it represents for so long. I was sent away on sabbatical in 1981 and I maintained every aspect of my orders until 1997 when I started this website.
The point is this. I never had to deny the Master or alter my perceptions of what happened there. I never had to say that what happened was not real. All I did was directed the love I had for Donato inward toward the Donato within me. I decided that I could do it too, and do it better. I slew The Unicorn. I trusted myself.
Ultimately I allowed the whole Morningland way of thinking to crumble in on itself. I guess that was bound to happen eventually. How can a path toward spiritual liberation live in fear of its adherents being mangled by some dark force outside the temple? What kind of paranoiac paradigm is that? What good is a path that lives in fear of losing its way?
Go ahead and lose your way, drop your flashlight, let your eyes become accustomed to the darkness and you'll find what I found... There are stars to point your way.
With eternal love for Morningland's inner circles as well as the outer, I present to you Ex-morninglanders.com. My random act of kindness dedicated to the Peoples of Donato.
Namaste,
-Al, the artist formally known as Ishvara Das
]]>Pastor Duane Moret was a supporter of Morningland in the early 70's when it was beginning. He met the Speratos while attending the Universal Mind Science church (aka "Damien's church"). Pastor Duane blends metaphysical and Christian perspectives into a unique experience of Oneness with the "I Am" presence. His Sunday night vespers at the Universal Mind Science church is going strong.
The Universal Mind Science church is where Sri and Donato got started in the Long Beach area. What is amazing is how similar that church looks and feels to the early days of Morningland. The people there too seem to be about the same age, educational level, and generalized characteristics common among members of Morningland. This is why we're promoting this Sunday night service here on the front page. If you're missing the Morningland experience of the early days, consider Duane Moret's Sunday night vespers.
Location: UMS Long Beach.
Time: 5 PM Sunday evenings.
Description: This more contemplative and spiritual experience includes inspirational readings interspersed in period of silent reflection. There will be a channeled healing provided by attendees gifted in that area. The service last about one hour and there is usually some sort of fellowship in the social hall afterwards.
Announcing a support group for those who were
born and raised in a closed, high demand group or cult
(also known as 2nd generation ex-members)
The support group is a vital element in the forming of new ideas about who we are and how we operate in our lives. By meeting and communicating with others with whom we share a common experience, we begin to see that we are not alone in our concerns and that these are often shared by others who may have developed ways of coping that can be beneficial to us, and visa versa.
For safety and confidentiality, this is not a drop-in group. Please contact me if you would like to participate or for more information.
Third Sunday of the Month
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Santa Monica, California
$20 per person (sliding scale fee available)
MARY JO CYSEWSKI, MA
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
310-963-4000
maryjo-lmft@comcast.net