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Priesthood of All Believers

I cherish a concept of the more enlightened branches of Protestantism called the Priesthood of All Believers. Notably, Martin Luther (1483-1546) coined this phrase as part of the reformation of the Church.

The Priesthood of All Believers empowers individual faithful to take charge of their own spiritual destinies, and prevents the rise of hierarchies of priests, bishops, and popes, metropolitans, et. al., from seizing control and reducing the faithful to the status of mindless sheep.

It offers a level playing field for those who believe in equality, personal freedom, and self development free of oligarchies, tyranny, and mind control. Priests, ministers, abbots, and other professional clergy have their place in the world's religions. But that place is not stripping us of our own authenticity and integrity as followers of a Path. For sane, open-minded individuals, our own unique search, conducted with respect for and attention to tradtional pathways, will lead us to understanding and wholeness.

Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 09:03AM by Registered CommenterLinda Brown Holt | CommentsPost a Comment | References1 Reference

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