It seems that all sincere truth-seekers eventually conclude that the word "God" was probably not originally intended to refer to a fictitious white-bearded wizard that lives just outside of the known universe; but, rather, to the infinite and eternal universe itself.

That the human family is a conscious and able aspect of the universe is significant! It means that we have the extraordinary opportunity to consciously make a substantial contribution to the well-being of all that exists within our ever-expanding sphere of awareness and influence (which is presently generally represented by Earth).

Unfortunately, there are still many members of our human family who don't recognize the ancient spiritual symbols (such as "God", "Good", and "Evil") as such. The result is not only a devastating division of our human family, it is also a devastating decimation of the very natural resources that make continued human life possible!

However, if we can eradicate spiritual illiteracy, we will liberate an astounding number of intelligent and creative people who will naturally want to help to create a better world.

Literal religions have been allowed to disable and divide people for far too long. It is time for all who understand the problem and the solution to stand up and speak out.

True "spirituality" has absolutely nothing to do with adopting a specific religion or believing in a fictitious God. Instead, it is the natural result of realizing that the entire universe is connected, if only by the mystical flow of cause and effect at every scale.

Truly spiritual beings realize that as we go about our lives striving to be healthy and happy, we should also be striving to help the world around us be healthy and happy.

Of course, spirituality ultimately means far more than simply living according to what should be common-sense ethics; it also means balancing one's limited sense of self, self-knowing, self-guidance, etc. with one's mystical relationship to the infinite universe.

To the extent that one is successful in balancing one's own finite identity and significance with one's infinite identity and significance, one will be overcome by authentic and unconditional love. Love of all that is, all that has ever been, and all that will ever be.

Love is the true sign of true spirituality. And love is the key to a better world!

The Spiritual Literacy Projects (aka "Operation Liberation")

The following projects are sponsored by The Center for a Better World for the purpose of nurturing Spiritual Literacy (Universal Spirituality) in service to our mission.

Please note that most of these web sites have not received any attention in several years and would benefit greatly from being reimagined and recreated at a much more inspiring and empowering level. Would you like to help be part of that process?

The Theory of Wholistic Ethics

Mission: To promote a universally beneficial system of ethics that is in harmony with Universal Spirituality and the profound wisdom revealed through Spiritual Literacy

The Center For Spiritual Atheism

Mission: To nurture Spiritual Literacy among Atheists while simultaneously fostering a sense of significance and community for all Spiritual Atheists all around the world

The Center For Non-Literal Theism

Mission: To nurture Spiritual Literacy among Theists while simultaneously fostering a sense of significance and community for all Non-Literal Theists all around the world

The Center For Religious Revolution

Mission: To nurture Spiritual Literacy among Literal Theistic churches via their very own Non-Literal Theistic church leaders and other influential church members

The Center For Debating God

Mission: To nurture Spiritual Literacy among Atheists, Theists, and Agnostics who enjoy debating, or witnessing others debate, the existence or non-existence of "God"

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Alliance for a Better World