Under construction. Last updated 9.28.26. We are still in the process of changing the the term Evolution Spirituality to Universe Spirituality across this website.
Prologue
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First-time visitors:
Step 1. If you have not done so already, please click this Join/Subscribe link or the one at the top of the page, and we will keep you informed of Universe Spirit events and important updates.
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We strongly recommend going to intermediate or advanced materials once you have a good grasp of our basic beginner materials! The intermediate and advanced materials are intended solely for dedicated students and members with a solid understanding of basic beginning-level materials.
Sometimes, the section titles below indicate the difficulty of all the materials in that section. Sometimes, additional codes at the end of the links list the difficulty of those materials.
The material difficulty codes are as follows:
1.) beginner (B)
2.) Intermediate (I,)
3.) advanced (A) and
4. teacher/co-founder (TC)
Other Content Ratings:
In some areas, we have added the following content codes. [R2.0] is for mostly all-new Universe Spirituality materials, [R1.5] is for mostly older Spirituality version 1.5 materials, and [R1.0] is for mostly the oldest Spirituality version 1.0 materials. If there is no content rating, assume it is primarily the new Universe Spirit material.
The various sections below can also be used as check sheets for study groups.
All main topic sections for the intermediate level are found below.
(The link items for this section are found further down the page at the end of the main topics lists.)
1. Universe Spirituality for Intermediate Level Practitioners.
2. Intermediate Terminology and Definitions Essential to Understanding Evolution Spirituality.
3. How to Start Level 2 Intermediate Practices Found in Evolution Spirituality.
4. The Foundational Role of Science and Evolution in Evolution Spirituality.
5. Evolution is progressive. It has a direction that is critical to understand for understanding how to create a successful and meaningful life.
The Basics of Universe Spirituality for Intermediate Level Practitioners
Why Evolution Spirituality Now? (I)
What are the basic ways in which Evolution Spirituality will help improve your life, group, and the future of life on the planet? (I)
What is the Spiritual Prime Directive of Evolution Spirituality? (I)
Try one of our short, easy meditations in Evolution Spirituality. (I)
What is Evolutionary Enlightenment as defined within Evolution Spirituality? (I)What is the difference between the New Consciousness Movement 2.0 vs. the Traditional Consciousness Movement 1.0, and How Does that Relate to Evolution Spirituality? (I)
Why is the role of creativity and art important in the Evolution Spirituality community? (B) (I)
Why are the personalized spirituality practices of Evolution Spirituality (I) ***
How do I spiritualize my desires in order to strengthen my spiritual life and Evolution Spirituality practices? (B) [R1.5]
How can I know whether my spiritual practices are effective? (B) [R1.5]
How do You Resolve Life's Important Ethical and Moral Questions from an Evolution Spirituality Evolutionary Value Perspective? (This is the simple "New Golden Rule of Evolution" and Evolution Spirituality.) (I)
What is an Evolution Spirituality Practitioners Greatest Commitment? (I)
What are the Unique Qualities of Evolution Spirituality (I)
What are the Essential Roles and Balance Between Objective Science and Subjective Personal Exploration within the Evolution Spirituality Movement? (I)
What do you mean when you use the term eco-spirituality in Evolution Spirituality? (I) [R1.5]
What is the Evolution Spirituality symbol, and what does it mean? click here. (I)
What is the full purpose of Evolution Spirituality? (I)
What are the codes of conduct for Evolution Spirituality and Universe Community members? (I)
How can I help spread Evolution Spirituality and the Universe Evolutionary Worldview in my local area? (I)
Why is it important to provide some form of fair exchange for services one receives from the Universe Spirit organization or any organization providing Evolution Spirituality services? (B)
Understanding the Foundational Role of Science in Universe Spirituality
This section contains beginner, intermediate, and some advanced materials.
What is the definition of evolution science and evolutionary science?
What general benefits can one expect to receive from the science-grounded Evolution Spirituality? (B)
What science-grounded hope does Evolution Spirituality offer because it is derived in significant part from Evolution 2.0? (B)
How and why is evolutionary science the core foundation of this new Evolution Spirituality and this evolutionary emergence in spirituality? (B)
What does the balanced integration of science and spirituality mean in Evolution Spirituality? (B)
What is the Evolution Spirituality's Science-Grounded Genesis Story? (B)
What is the Relationship Between Evolution Spirituality and the Universe Evolutionary Worldview? (B)
Does evolution have a progressive direction, and why is it critical to understanding how to create a successful and meaningful secular and spiritual life? (For information on what progressive evolution is, click here.) (I) (A)
The New Or Expanded Intermediate Terminology and Definitions Essential to Understanding UniverseSpirituality
You use the word "integral" a lot in Evolution Spirituality. What do you mean when you use the word integral? (I)
What does Evolution Spirituality mean by the words Ultimate Reality? (I)
What is Evolution Spirituality's specific description for what God means and what God's nature, purposes, etc., actually is? (I)
What do most Evolution Spirituality members mean when you use the words Ultimate Reality and Ever-Present Origin? (I)***
What do you mean by "spirit" and "spirituality" in Evolution Spirituality? (I)***
What do you mean when you use the word "universe" in Evolution Spirituality? (I)
What do you mean when you use the word patriarchal? (I) [R1.5]
What do you mean when you refer to women’s spirituality? (I) [R1.5]
What do you mean when you use the word partnerships? (I)
How to Get Started with the Level 2 Intermediate Practices Found in Universe Spirituality
Review and begin practicing one or more of the surprising core spiritual practices of Evolution Spirituality. (I)
Learn how to spiritualize your desires to strengthen your spiritual life and do the Evolution Spirituality practices. (I) [R1.5]
Learn about the basic stages of spiritual growth. (I) [R1.5]
If you have experienced Evolution Spirituality's important benefits, click here and see if you are ready to make an important commitment to advancing your fullest possible evolution. (I)
While you are reading the book in the step below, go to the Job One for Humanity multi-step plan right now and pick the next single easiest plan step for you to keep working on. After you have done that step sufficiently, go on to the next easiest step, etc. There are many important steps in the Job One for Humanity plan that you can do to make a real, local difference!
Read the following book, The Third Industrial Revolution by Jeremy Rifkin. This book will help you better understand Sustainable Prosperity's principles and inspire hope in a new future as we fix the climate destabilization crisis in Job One for Humanity.
Read the manifesto called The Evolutionary Manifesto, Our Role in the Future Evolution of Life by John Stewart. This paper contains what we need to do to become an effective practicing Evolutioneer once you have better understood the deeper directionality of evolution and its core meta-principles.
Try one of our short, easy meditations in Evolution Spirituality. (I)
Learn about the 7 Simple Key Traits of Happy People. (I)
Read the book Evolution For Everyone by David Sloan Wilson. A remarkable book that will help you to start to think like a science-grounded Evolutioneer and show you how important understanding evolution and evolutionary science is to your daily life success!
Review the FAQ links in this Intermediate section. Read the ones that look most interesting to you about all of the other qualities and attributes of Evolution Spirituality.
Read the book Thinking in Systems by Donella H Meadows. This is a good intermediate-level read on System theory. One definitely needs to understand the principles of systems theory to better understand complex adaptive evolutionary systems.
Congratulations! You are now a Level Two practitioner of Evolution Spirituality. When you have done all of the above, go on to the Advanced get started actions below.
Suggested: Review the list of Key Readings and Books for the Intermediate Evolution Spirituality Level and pick other books that interest you for your ongoing reading list? (I) ***
What are the Key Spiritual Principles and Position Papers of Universe Spirituality\
What is your position on personal spiritual choice and spiritual authority? (B)
What is your position on the non-equality of all spiritual information? (B)
What is your position on the questioning of spiritual or religious faith, beliefs and practices? (B)
What is your position on Miracles? (B)
What is your position on revelation and organizational spiritual authority? (B)
What is your position on the pathologies and abuses of past and current religions? (B)***
What is your position on the importance of personalities or celebrities within the Evolution Spirituality movements? (B) ***
What is your position on polarizing individuals or groups? (B)
What is your perspective on religion itself and on the diversity of other religions? (B) ***
What is your position on a requirement of allegiance to the Evolution Spirituality movements? (B)
What are your principles concerning open dialog? (B)
What is your position on copyright ownership, commercial uses, individual recognition, patents, and trademarks concerning spiritual wisdom and the global spiritual commons? (B)
What is your position on sexuality? (I)
What are the Key Secular Positions of Universe Spirituality
What is your position on Population Management and Population Control? (B)
What is your position on global warming and climate destabilization? (B) (I)
What is your position on Evolutionary Transhumanism? (I)
What is your position on nuclear energy? (I)
What is your position on the evolutionary process itself when applied to new information and the organization? (I)
What is your position on human rights and human responsibilities? (I)
What is your position on social activism? (I)
What is your position on peace, conflict, and crisis viewed through the lens of progressive evolution? (I)
You can click here to see our updated 2021 mission goals if you have not seen them previously.
To volunteer and become an Evolutioneer for one of our many projects or administrative positions, click here.
The New Or Expanded Basic Terminology and Definitions Critical to Understanding Universe Spirituality
What are the Five Key New Spiritual Definitions Used in Universe Spirituality For All Evolution Spirituality Practitioners
The Key Organizational and Administrative Aspects of Universe Spirituality
What is the Mission of Evolution Spirituality, Universe Spirit, and the Universe Community? (B)
How Does Evolution Spirituality Enact its Mission Statement? (I)
Who created the Universe Spirit organization? (B)
What are the Goals of the Universe Spirit Organization? (B)
How do I create my own Evolution Spirituality group or center? (B
Why is Evolution Spirituality's unique emphasis on open spiritual sharing and collaboration vital to spiritual development and spiritual diversity? (B)
What are the collaboration principles used in the Evolution Spirituality movement? (I)
What is the role of the co-intelligence principles used in Evolution Spirituality and by Universe community members to expand the movement? (A)
What are some of the key principles of Evolution Spirituality? (A)
To volunteer and become an Evolutioneer for one of our many projects or administrative positions, click here.
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