I love old movies! Not only is it fun to watch actors we have known all our lives, but it’s absolutely fascinating to see behavior which was thought of as acceptable and now seems horrid. I checked out a 6-DVD set of Jack Lemmon movies from our library. In watching Carol Lynley in Under the Yum Yum Tree, it was very apparent everyone was caught in limbo, not knowing if they were progressive, honest women or manipulative sex-kittens. And the men — My goodness! Most were womanizers who couldn’t relate to women without making blatant innuendoes — except for the few who were portrayed as dullards or buffoons. In many films, we witness the cruel racism which continues on the fringes to this day. There are also many examples of environmental carelessness, animal cruelty, along with smoking and drinking to excess. It is more apparent to us now, looking back, because we have come so far in realizing civil, human, and animal rights. I love reading a section of the Christian Science Monitor entitled Points of Progress, wherein we can join in applauding people who are making a difference around the world. There are also websites which celebrate progress, in case you want to applaud the good news, too!
“The changing glow and full effulgence of God’s infinite ideas, images, mark the periods of progress.”
Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 511:17-18
“Heaven is here. There is nowhere else. Heaven is now. There is no other time. No teaching that does not lead to this is of concern to God’s teachers. All beliefs will point to this if properly interpreted. In this sense, it can be said that their truth lies in their usefulness. All beliefs that lead to progress should be honored. This is the sole criterion this course requires. No more than this is necessary.”
A Course in Miracles M-24.6:4-13
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