ARTICLE - "The Temple of all religions"

An open letter about a personal initiative about the world peace.

Temple, Peace, Israel

"The Temple of all religions"

By Anna Apostolidou

An Open Letter "The Temple of all religions" November 15, 2006 Dear friends, This letter is about a personal initiative for world peace. The fact that it is addressed to many people all over the scale of the mundane hierarchy, people holding a wide range of perceptions, made it difficult to decide what would be the best way to present the subject. However, if one decides to act not according to what the others are used to seeing or hearing but according to who he/she really is, then sincerity is the only way, even if what is presented seems controversial. So, here is the whole story: After more than a year during which I followed my inner guidance, coming in touch with what is usually called “the other side of the veil” and having a series of channelings with the entities that are known as Elijah the Prophet and Kryon of the Magnetic Service, as well as the Archangelic Family, I found myself dealing with a very interesting challenge. The need to balance the energies that have been developing for eons in the broader area of Middle East is known and understandable. However, during my recent visit to Israel and after some energy work with Archangel Sandalphon in order to release the energies of Jerusalem, Elijah made it clear to me that things are going to get pretty ugly for the area unless Israel itself makes certain decisions towards Unity. The message, which is not going to be published soon, was very different from any other I had previously received. It showed that, if we want to restore the balance and avoid having the city of Jerusalem “dry and empty from energy and unwanted by everyone” –as Elijah the Prophet put it, two things are needed. To tear down the separating wall that has been built and to have all religions represented in a common ceremony to honor the Lord. As he stressed repeatedly, Israel’s role is to unify peoples and bring them together and not to separate them. And true Israelites know that they will find their power not in their weapons but in expressing the Oneness on earth. The truth is that I couldn’t comprehend all that I was shown at the time. Neither the gate’s energy release which we did, nor the sorrow I felt after that energy work. Not even the strict character of the message that followed them. Though, Elijah promised me that I would understand everything by the time I left Israel. And so it happened. When, I asked what I could do myself about it and whether it is appropriate for me to work for this purpose, I was asked to build a Temple for all religions. To build a simple Temple to hold common ceremonies in order to honor the One Creator. Where believers from all faiths will come to pray together to the One Creator, to the One true God. Although I got excited with this idea, I was a bit hesitant as the God I know in my heart does not need any doctrines or any religions to express him/her self. And the image I had personally about the future did not include any religion but only humans honoring God within their heart. Nevertheless, Kryon explained to me that it is a necessary step towards Unity and the achievement of energy balance in the broader area. It is a step made with profound love for all those who chose to stay in their beliefs, to experience their own reality and honor the Creator while, at the same time, contribute in the achievement of Unity by making certain steps of respect and understanding of each other. Now, the reason that Israel is the most appropriate place to realize this attempt is not only that the broad area experiences intense religious conflicts but, mainly, because the energy of Jerusalem’s space itself is connected (even if it seems oxymoron), with the manifestation of the Oneness on the earth plane and, consequently, with the realization of unity and peace on Earth. These were enough to eliminate all my hesitations. Soon I found myself declaring to the Universe my intention to co-create with Spirit this new reality and, not knowing how to start, I waited to have some guidance regarding that. A few days after my return from Israel, I saw the seed of this idea growing roots in the inner fields during the group channeling session of the 21st of October. The 12 of us, who participated in the meeting, took part in an energy work, during which we created the Temple in the inner fields under the guidance of Elijah and with the help of Kryon and the Archangelic Family. [The text of the channeling and the energy work can be found in the website www.elijah.gr, under the title “The Temple”]. As Elijah said, during that day “the foundation stone was set” on which the building of the 3D Temple would be based. Considering that the achievement of a collective awareness about this subject is a basic factor for the success of such a project, we proceeded to the publication of this letter in order, at first, to make the project known. Personally, I would like to ask from each one of you particularly, not to see this letter as an attempt to spread any doctrine, because sincerely, it’s not the case. Beyond any personal religious, philosophical or even political positions that each one of us might have, there is a common reality which all of us are called to deal with, hand in hand. There are so many ways one could use to address this message. As many ways, as the doctrines or even the humans that inhabit the planet. The basic truth and reality of the biggest part of religious believers is the existence of One God/Father who commands to show Love to the Creator as well as to other human beings. And I think this love is what one could quote if he would decide to talk to any religion’s believers about our common journey towards Peace. Building that Temple is not about creating a new religion (there are so many already). Instead, it is supposed to focus on the One Creator, respecting each member's personal view. What we are asked to do, is to leave behind any human conflicts and come together to honor the One, knowing that God works in mysterious ways and that, everyone who asks Spirit for enlightenment will get it (even if we have no idea how it is going to happen). The degree of Spirit's responsiveness is proportional with the degree of our own heart's sincerity and not with the rules and the ways we use to ask for it. So, I think all it takes for one to enter in this Temple is to trust God. Then again, talking to agnostics one would address to their reason and quote the need itself to create certain communication platforms, in order to achieve peace and prosperity for all, regardless of any personal beliefs. On the other hand, my own truth is that all humans are children and inseparable parts of One Creator, of One Creative Source. That we are not merely consumable beings but we are the units of expression and realization of this Source’s potential on the earth field. I prefer to call myself “lightworker” and I think (along with many other lightworkers) that we are spirits having an earth experience. On this basis, we interact with the other side of the veil, what one could call “the invisible”, coming in conscious contact with our higher self and receiving a personal, inner guidance. Knowing that following the inner guidance and the voice of one’s own heart is not only an inalienable right but also the most appropriate way to manifest his/her own divine potential. We think that there is no need for any kind of doctrine. However, on the other hand, we believe it’s totally respected and accepted for everyone to follow the path that he/she chooses, if it is the path of agnostics, or the path of Islam, or Judaism or Christianity, or Buddhism or any other direction. And it is totally respected because this is the conscious choice of another human angel that will offer to him/her the knowledge and the experience he/she wishes to attain. So, what one could say when addressing lightworkers is that, even if they have no need to follow any specific faith, for many other human angels the path of religion is a lifetime choice. And, if one wishes to honor the Creator within, would allow his/her inner light to shine in the most complicated situations in order to support the attainment of balance and harmony on the planet. All of us who enjoy the blessing of living in a peaceful environment, understand that the respect and the acceptance of other’s beliefs is the most critical factor to maintain that peace and wealth for all. All those who live in regions suffering from violent clashes and experiencing all kinds of intimidation and all kinds of terrorism, seek a few moments of true freedom and serenity. Parents, all over the world, Christians, Jews, Muslims or of any other faith, pray to God for their children’s health, happiness and prosperity. And the children of every religion pray to God asking love, health and prosperity for themselves and their beloved ones. One could possibly decide to leave behind the customs and the commands of his/her social and religious environment, or could decide to follow them reverently. What ever one decides is respected. However, how can we really overcome and deny our own need to live happily in peace? Dear ones, I would feel so honored if I would have the opportunity to stand next to each one of you and praise the One in our heart, because then we would manifest on earth our understanding that, although so different from each other, we are children of the One. Because then, we would act based on our common origin that lies in the Oneness. Therefore: - If you agree with the idea of building a Temple for all nations and all religions, - If you think that the dynamics that will be developed on a project like this will prove to be a significant communication platform for a region as divided as Middle East and, therefore, for the whole planet, - If your inner guidance urges you to stand next to those human angels who have chosen another path of discipleship, the Muslim, the Christians, the Jews, the lightworkers, the Hindus, the Buddhists, the agnostics, and embrace them all, - If you would like all of us to stand next to each other in a sacred place and honor the One Creative Principal, as though seeing it differently from our point of view, knowing that as many as the aspects of a prism might be, the Center, the Source of Life itself is and remains One, - If you believe as well that the building of a temple as the symbol of a common purpose that can be achieved through many different journeys can offer a common ground for a communication where, beyond everything else, humans will focus in Oneness, - If you feel that the building of a Temple as a symbol of respecting the others’ differences is a substantial, practical step in supporting the peace process, - If, finally, you wish to honor God in your heart in a common ceremony, participating in a celebration of love and light for all human beings. Then we would like to ask you to contribute in the realization of this plan, each one of you accordingly to your potential and the way you wish to do it. Any kind of contribution would be welcomed in order to attain this purpose. Either it is a wish from your heart, or an encouraging letter, or a contribution of a material nature (when the needed organizational infrastructure will be created). Though, in every case, if all the above can touch your heart, we would ask you first to take sometime to think about it for yourself, thus developing a personal opinion and then, if you wish it, to help in achieving a wide scale of collective awareness about this project. In Love and Light Anna Apostolidou