CONCERNS ABOUT WAR WITH IRAN

"Let us avert war and heal the world through prayer."

Recent experiments by Lynne McTaggart, Dr. Gary Schwartz, Dr. Melinda Connor and others (Ref. 1) have demonstrated that human consciousness can alter distant events. 400 people sending “energy” from England to a leaf under observation in a laboratory at the University of Arizona found that it increased its light output dramatically. Once again we see that we have the power, through consciousness, to affect distant events.

During the past year prayers for peace by millions of people may have played a role in averting a widening war in the Middle East. The next few months may be the most critical of all. The U.S. administration has made numerous comments about their desire for military action. (Ref. 2)  Recent actions in Pakistan and Turkey further inflame passions and threaten to destablize events in the region.  Russia and China have warned against aggressive military action. The scenarios are eerily reminiscent of prophecies of World War III. We hope such predictions are mistaken, but we also know we can change the future time line. This war  need not happen. We can avert war and heal the world through prayer and positive intention.

We ask that everyone pray for a peaceful resolution of these issues. The wisest teachers of all religions have taught us a better way to resolve conflict:

"...if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also." (Jesus, in Matthew 5:38-41) and also:

"...Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you..." (Jesus, in Matthew 5:44)

Violence solves nothing. It only creates more violence. The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him your friend. The only way out of this spiral is to forgive and love our enemies, and pray in our hearts for peace. If we do this together, at the right times and in large numbers, it can have a powerful effect for peace.

SIMPLIFIED PRAYER PROTOCOL

We describe here a simplified prayer plan which will be easy to remember and follow every day.  We ask that everyone around the world pray simultaneously, at the same time. This will increase the power of the prayer, possibly by a factor of several hundred because more people are praying simultaneously. There are some powerful groups of meditators who are currently praying for peace for several hours every day (Ref. 3) We ask that the effect  of such prayers be combined to have greatest effect.

There is a best time to receive prayer, a time when we are best able to hear the message. Current prayer times are set to correspond to the hour when receptivity is greatest in Washington, D.C. since this burden falls most directly on our leaders there. In late March 2007 that time is 2:00 am, early morning Eastern Daylight Time in the U.S. In the Central time zone that corresponds to 1:00 am Central Daylight Time (CDT), in the Mountain Daylight Time zone it is 12:00 am midnight, and on the west coast it is 11:00 am PDT.  These times will be good until the first week of April, 2007, when they should be shifted one half earlier, to 1:30 am Eastern Daylight Time, 12:30 am CDT (just after midnight), etc. A prayer length of at least fifteen minutes is suggested. The start times are shown below:  

BEST TIME TO PRAY

Our prayers of peace, love and forgiveness, while directed to everyone around the world, may in this way have greatest effectiveness in calming and bringing peace to the Middle East, which is near a flash point. Let us pray that peace and forgiveness penetrate the hearts of all people of the earth, that we turn away from anger and violence and send love and healing to all people.

The time listed is the start time for a fifteen minute prayer period. If the time is inconvenient, then pray when you can but include the intention that the prayer is to be joined with others praying in the same time window.

 THE SCIENCE

The power of prayer has been known for thousands of years. Recent scientific experiments have proven it (Ref. 4). Experiments show that when people pray together at THE SAME TIME, it has EVEN MORE IMPACT (Ref. 5). Science has also discovered there is a SPECIAL TIME OF DAY when we are MOST RECEPTIVE to spiritual and intuitive messages (Ref. 6). Prayers received at this time are likely to have the greatest effect. If everyone around the world will pray at this time the prayers can have heightened impact, both because of the time of day and because many people are praying together. Fifteen or twenty minutes of concentrated prayer everyday at this time can work miracles.

The Princeton PEAR Lab, the Global Consciousness Project, and other research institutions have discovered that consciousness affects physics and can be measured (Ref. 4). The human mind and human intention alter the behavior of devices called "random event generators," or REGs. They measure the power of human intention to affect distant events. In scientific studies on prayer, it has been found that when many people pray together the effect is larger (Ref. 7).

The graph below shows this effect. The lower curve in blue shows the level of randomness of  these REGs when no one is praying. When many people around the world pray together, the devices begin to act as though they are coupled together (the red line on the graph). This shows that synchronized prayer affects the physics of space-time around the world. Prayer has power that can be measured, and synchronized prayer can have great effectiveness.

GRAPH 1. The power of synchronized prayer. The red line shows how prayer,  by millions of people around the world, affect devices called REGs. These devices have been shown to measure the power of consciousness. They are based on patterns of quantum noise which occur when many people around the world think the same thought or focus on the same idea.

The second key piece is the importance of the TIME when one prays. It has been discovered in scientific experiments that there is a BEST TIME of day when intuitive messages are most accurately  received. Prayer is an example of messages of this type. The graph below shows how accurately such messages are received versus TIME OF DAY. The peak in the graph shows the best time. It is found to depend on the position of the stars overhead, and is therefore called "sidereal time."  Because the peak has width of about a half hour on either side, this defines a one hour window which should be the "best time" for sending or receiving prayer. Table 1 above, labeled "Best Time to Pray," shows how this "best time" relates to your local clock time.

GRAPH 2. The most powerful time of day to receive a psychic message. This seems to be the time of day when psychic or spiritual communication is least noisy, which means it is clearer then. If we are sending an intuitive or prayer message to others, this is the best time for it to be received. Just like channels on a radio dial, it is best to  receive on a channel which is clear and quiet, not one that is noisy. The peak in the graph shows when reception is best. It depends on the star positions overhead, which is why it is called "sidereal time" (Ref. 3)  Table 1 above translates this into your local clock time.

To have maximum effectiveness when we pray, it may be most powerful to combine these two ideas: To have many people pray TOGETHER, and also to pray at the BEST TIME for it to be received. In each time zone, when the clock reaches the BEST TIME, as shown by Table 1, everyone in that time zone should join their minds and hearts to pray together.

The times in each time zone are adjusted so everyone will pray at the same exact moment around the world. This means the largest number of people will be praying together, which will have the GREATEST EFFECT. The prayer is timed to correspond to the time during the day of best receptivity in the Middle East. This is when the peak in receptivity, shown in Graph 2, is over the Middle East. This part of the world appears most critical at the present time. It is hoped that by directing prayers there when they are most receptive, we may help encourage peace in the region.

THE CRISIS OF OUR TIMES

During the last year Pulitzer-Prize winning reporter Seymour Hersh has described serious military planning by the U.S. against Iran. In recent weeks several experts have claimed that such an attack is imminent and may occur in early April. (Ref. 2)  We hope such predictions are wrong. However, the stationing of two aircraft carrier groups in the Persian Gulf, Iran’s recent seizure of British sailors, and the reports of war games and exercises by the U.S. fleet further heightens the tension and the risk of conflict, intentional or unintentional.

While the Internet as a source of information should always be used with great caution, it is interesting that the search words “iran attack april 2007” on Google garner over 2 million hits, indicating that this event is very much in the global consciousness. Some have suggested that such an attack will require provocation, but the risk of that is greatly increased given the proximity and activity of the fleet. At the same time Russia and China are on record opposing the use of military force against Iran. All of these events are disturbingly reminiscent of prophecies regarding World War III.

But we also know the future can be changed. With enough prayer and positive intention we can choose a more peaceful world. In many religions and cultures, the times we are living in have been the subject of prophecy. The Hopi Indians of North America are but one of many peoples who have predicted these times. They describe Western man as having a head and body which are separated. The body represents understanding of the physical world, i.e. technology, and the head represents spiritual wisdom. In the Hopi view, the separation of head and body symbolizes that Western man is out of touch with spiritual guidance, and therefore misuses his understanding of technology. Unless we can learn to access spiritual wisdom, we will make wrong decisions leading to an extremely destructive Third World War.

We humans are at a turning point. Are we able to handle our technology to make our lives better and to spread wealth and opportunity to all? Or do we have a streak of violence, hatred and greed which will doom us to bring about the destruction of this beautiful world in which we live?

The answer does not lie in violence. This only creates more hatred in the victims who respond with greater violence toward us. The answer does not lie in more technology, for without wise and thoughtful use it just causes more environmental damage. The true answer has been given in many cultures and in many religions. We must stop the violence and hatred and greed within ourselves, and then we can help heal the world.

RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE

The Gulf Stream which is responsible for the temperate climate in Europe has been slowing in recent years because Global Warming has rapidly melted Arctic ice bringing fresh water into the North Atlantic. Ten of the twelve ocean convection cells which maintain the Gulf Stream flow have reportedly stopped, raising the possibility in the near future of drastic weather changes. The Antarctic polar ice sheet, which is two miles thick and a thousand miles across, is melting so rapidly that some experts predict it could slide into the ocean within five years. This would cause a global ocean rise and huge tsunamis in all coastal areas. The ocean rise may also trigger massive earthquakes and volcanoes. Meanwhile the extinction rate of the earth's animal and plant species has accelerated to a level not seen since the last "Great Extinction" 65 million years ago when the dinosaurs perished. They were the dominant species then. Are we next?

Let us send love and healing to Mother Earth and to one another, that our mistakes and mistreatment of the environment and of our fellow man may be healed, that we learn how to tread more gently on the earth, and that we be forgiven for the disturbances we have so far created.

LESSONS OF THE GREAT SPIRITUAL TEACHERS

With the increasing power of modern weapons, nuclear, biological, and chemical, even a weak enemy can cause death and suffering on a massive scale. And we know from experience that this only leads to retaliation and escalation. It will only stop when one of two things happens:

(1) Either we destroy ourselves in a global conflict, which has been predicted by many, or

(2) We escape this fate by trying something new: forgive and send love to our enemies, and pray for peace and healing everywhere.

 It is up to us to begin the forgiveness process, to love, to send prayers daily around the world to ease the anger and fear, to forgive the violence, to pray for a growing peace. Let the fires of hatred and fear and revenge burn down, let the embers cool. Remember that each of us possesses an immortal soul and is here to learn. Let us follow the teachings of the great Masters of all ages, sowing love and kindness and generosity, and extending it in prayer to all living souls around the world.

When we look beneath the external trappings of any religion, it is remarkable how similar are the underlying beliefs. We offer two examples here. The first is the “Golden Rule,” which in Christianity is “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” This same belief is taught in most of the world’s religions:

 Buddhism (Udana-Varga): Hurt not others with that which pains yourself. 

 Judaism (Leviticus 19:18): You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 

Confucianism (Mencius VII.A.4): Try your best to treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself, and you will find that this is the shortest way to benevolence.

 Hinduism (The Mahabharata): This is the sum of duty: do naught to others which if done to thee would cause thee pain.

Christianity (Matthew 7:12): Whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them.

 Islam (Hadith): No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself.

As a second example, consider the teaching of Jesus to “turn the other cheek.” This is often considered a more unusual teaching, because it emphasizes that we should not return violence with violence. In a world torn by terrorism and war, this lesson is too seldom heeded. Yet it is not unique to Christianity. Consider the following quotes:

 Buddhism (Dhammapada 201): Victory breeds hatred, for the defeated live in pain. Happily live the peaceful, giving up victory and defeat. 

Judaism (Talmud, Baba Kamma 93a): One should choose to be among the persecuted, rather than the persecutors.

 Confucianism (Mencius IV.A.14): In wars to gain land, the dead fill the plains; in wars to gain cities, the dead fill the cities. This is known as showing the land the way to devour human flesh. Death is too light a punishment for such men who wage war. Hence those skilled in war should suffer the most severe punishments.

 Sikhism (Adi Granth, Shalok, Farid): Those who beat you with fists, do not pay them with the same coin, but go to their house and kiss their feet.

Christianity (Jesus in Matthew 5:38-41): You have heard that it was said, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also; and if any one would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well…”

 Islam (Forty Hadith of an-Nawawi 32): Let there be no injury and no requital.

Such correspondences can be found for almost all religions. Therefore, as the world becomes smaller it would serve us well to look at the underlying similarities in religions, rather than the differences. These similarities are not due to coincidence. They are due to a deep intuitive knowledge on the part of religious founders. These rules seem to describe important truths about how the universe works and how we should live. The alternative, in this time of nuclear and biological warfare and a seriously damaged environment, may be our destruction. A non-violent solution is to pray for global healing and peace.

OUR MISSION

TO BRING INTO REALITY THE CENTRAL MESSAGE OF ALL THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS: TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER, TO TREAT OTHERS AS WE WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED, TO FORGIVE OTHERS AND RETURN LOVE FOR HATE, KINDNESS FOR ANGER, TO SPREAD THIS FEELING TO EVERYONE, TO OUR FELLOW MAN AS WELL AS THE  EARTH AND ITS ENVIRONMENT.

WE ARE AT A CRUCIAL TIME WHEN MANY PROPHECIES, AND INDEED THE TIDE OF WORLD EVENTS, THREATENS A WIDER WAR AND DRASTIC CHANGES TO OUR CLIMATE AND ECOLOGY. THESE MAY THREATEN OUR WELL-BEING AND EVEN OUR  EXISTENCE. THIS IS OUR OPPORTUNITY, MAYBE EVEN OUR "FINAL EXAM" TO SEE IF WE ARE WISE ENOUGH TO HANDLE OUR TECHNOLOGY AND TURN IT FROM DESTRUCTIVE TO CONSTRUCTIVE ENDS.

GLOBAL SYNCHRONIZED PRAYER, DONE EVERY DAY BY MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD, CAN TURN THIS TIDE. IT CAN HEAL HATRED AND FEAR  AND TURN IT INTO PEACE AND LOVE.  IT  CAN EASE THE DISTRESS OF MOTHER EARTH AND BEGIN TO HEAL THE DAMAGES TO CLIMATE AND ECOSYSTEMS. IN THIS WAY WE MAY AVERT WAR AND CHOOSE A BETTER FUTURE FOR OURSELVES AND OUR CHILDREN.

WE CAN CHANGE THE FUTURE. IT IS UP TO US.

Contact Information:

GlobalPeacePrayer@yahoo.com

Webmaster:

          claude_v_swanson@yahoo.com

IMPORTANT NOTE: THERE ARE OTHER LARGE GROUPS CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN SYNCHRONIZED PRAYER FOR PEACE. FOR EXAMPLE, THE MAHARISHI INTERNATION UNIVERSITY IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTING SYNCHRONIZED PRAYER INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 2,000 SIDDHAS. THEY ARE PRAYING SEVERAL HOURS A DAY IN UNISON. OTHER GROUPS AROUND THE WORLD ARE ALSO CONDUCTING THEIR OWN GROUP PRAYERS FOR PEACE.

LET US KEEP UP OUR PRAYERS!  WE INVITE ANY AND ALL GROUPS TO CONTACT US ABOUT COORDINATING AND POSSIBLY SYNCHRONIZING THE PRAYERS OF DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS.

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“The Intention Experiment,” by Lynne McTaggart http://theintentionexperiment.com/index.php/layout/set/print

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Seymour Hersh, “The Redirection,” in the New Yorker, http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2007/03/05/070305fa_fact_hersh

Michel Chossudovsky, “Theatre Iran Near Term,” http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=viewArticle&code=CHO20070221&articleId=4888

Paul Craig Roberts, “Bush is About to Attack Iran,” http://www.antiwar.com/roberts/?articleid=10411

General Leonid Ivashov, “Iran Must Get Ready to Repel a Nuclear Attack,” http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=viewArticle&code=IVA20070124&articleId=4581

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TM website describing meditators in Fairfield, IA: http://www.invincibleamerica.com/

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