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Question: We say we are progressive, positive, and practical. I just want to make sure that I understand what those words mean. I think I do, and I agree with them, but I want to be certain. Can you give me clear definitions?
Answer: I’ve never done this before, but I think since your question is [...]

“All that the Universal is belongs to each individual. I am like my Source.” Malinda Cramer
These words are attributed to Jesus in John’s Gospel: “I and the Eternal are one” (John 10. 30). Similarly, in the book of Genesis we read, “…in the divine image God created humanity; male and female [...]

Sharing the Light is an Internet talk show where Reverends Durrell Watkins, Robert Griffin, and others discuss theological questions of interest to our community.
In this episode of Sharing the Light, Sunshine Cathedral’s Senior Pastor Durrell Watkins speaks with Director of Media and Justice Ministry Robert Griffin. We [...]

Question: What is your understanding of where we “go” after death? When someone dies, invariably people will say, he or she is now in heaven, but then what is the reference to the second coming of Christ when the dead will rise?
Answer: I know that energy can’t be destroyed, it only changes form; so, I [...]

“Whatever Good you want, get full of the feeling.” Rev. Ike
When I was about 20 years old, I said to a friend, “I want to have my doctorate degree by the time I’m 40.” I don’t know why I said it out loud at that time, or why I chose that age, but I said [...]

Question: The Church doctrine page of the Sunburst shows the Eight Points of Progressive Christianity (from The Center for Progressive Christianity) and the Principles of the International New Thought Alliance. Why should I follow the INTA principles instead of Christ’s commandments? And why are we affiliated with The Center for Progressive Christianity (aren’t the “real [...]

“I want success without measure, not from earthly sources but from God’s all-possessing, all-powerful, all-bountiful hands.” Paramahansa Yogananda
The quote above is from Yogananda’s prayer, “My Divine Birthright.” How does that feel when someone says they believe it is their right to be happy, peaceful, wise, and blessed with harmonious relationships? Do we believe we deserve [...]

“We tend to get what we expect.” Norman Vincent Peale

I’ve never known a happy critic. When I find myself being critical, I’m not in those moments very happy either. Some of us have developed the habit of looking for what is wrong with every situation. We mistrust everyone’s motives or we [...]

Sharing the Light is an Internet talk show where Reverends Durrell Watkins, Robert Griffin, and others discuss theological questions of interest to our community.
In this episode of Sharing the Light, Sunshine Cathedral’s Senior Pastor Durrell Watkins speaks with Director of Media and Justice Ministry Robert Griffin. We invite you to join [...]