God’s Paradox: The Unliftable Stone and The All-Knowing Creator E-Book

Robert Hall

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If  God exists can He make something He cannot lift? If God is all powerful He can lift anything, yet if He is all knowing He can make something He cannot lift. The answer to this paradox is in my manuscript. 

Awakening is not accomplished through the death of the body. Our Soul is eternal and cannot die. Therefore, if our Soul is not awakened at the point in time when we drop the physical body, it will simply create another body in which to continue its journey to awakening. Yet one thing is certain, as promised by God. We will awaken to the Truth that we are exactly as God created us. What I'm experiencing now is being awake within the dream. Soon, I will awaken from the dream. If you'd like to understand the logic and meaning of these words please continue.

The term Christ holds a profound and transformative meaning.  It represents our true identity beyond the limitations of the ego and the physical body. In other words, we are not human beings, we are all Christ Beings. Jesus's last name is not Christ, it's Jesus of Nazareth, a man who perfectly and completely understood he was one with Christ. So are you, so am I and so is everyone. Forever.  This writing is an explanation of two manuscripts I have studied daily and written about for fifteen years. 

 A Course In Miracles (ACIM-1333 pages) by Helen Schucman is in my opinion the most profound and truthful spiritual manuscript ever written. Christians are looking for the return of Jesus, he has returned via the writings in this magnificent document. Dr. Helen Schucman began receiving the material for The Course quietly over eight years, from 1965 to 1973 at the age of 43. During this time, she was an associate professor of psychology at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons and the assistant to the head of the Department of Psychology at Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Schucman said that the book had been dictated to her, word for word, via a process of "inner dictation" from Jesus. At first, insanity crossed her mind. She asked this voice some very difficult questions, all answered correctly.  A Course in Miracles is a self-study spiritual curriculum that presents a way of life based on contact with the Holy Spirit or internal Teacher. It combines Christian terminology with Eastern mysticism, perennial philosophy, and modern psychological insights. The Course explains what the Bible truly means. 

The Disappearance Of The Universe was written by Gary R. Renard. It is a record of 17 mind-bending conversations that took place over nearly a decade between Gary and two Ascended Masters who materialized before him in 1992. They revealed some shocking secrets of existence that taught the miraculous powers of advanced forgiveness. He was in his Maine home during Christmas week. He's learning the stock trade and a professional guitar musician. His wife, Karen, was at work, they have no children. He's sitting in his living room, looking out the picture window, two people suddenly appeared and were sitting on the couch. Male and female, Arten and Pursah. This is how the book starts. When I first read this, I thought, "Yeah, right, this has to be fiction." It's non-fiction. What's most impressive is that this book stays true to the hard-core metaphysics of The Course. If interested, I highly recommend reading Gary's writings first. Bob

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God's Paradox: The Unliftable Stone And The All-Knowing Creator

Robert Hall

Published by Robert Hall, 2024.

While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

GOD'S PARADOX: THE UNLIFTABLE STONE AND THE ALL-KNOWING CREATOR

First edition. August 15, 2024.

Copyright © 2024 Robert Hall.

ISBN: 979-8227368225

Written by Robert Hall.

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Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

God's Paradox: The Unliftable Stone And The All-Knowing Creator

Preface

Chapter 1: This Was Supposed To Be The Epilogue

Chapter 2:  What Does This All Mean?

Chapter 3: Who Is Christ?

Chapter 4: Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Chapter 5: What Is The Second Coming?

Chapter 6: What Is The Final Judgment?

Chapter 7: What Is The Ego?

Chapter 8: What Is Creation?

Chapter 9: Who Am I?

Chapter 10: What Is Salvation?

Chapter 11: What Is The Body?

Chapter 12: What Is Jesus’s Purpose?

Chapter 13: What Is The World?

Chapter 14: Mutant Message Down Under

Chapter 15: Johnathan Livingston Seagull

Chapter 16: The Ultimate Near-Death Experience

Chapter 17: The Field

Chapter 18: Buddha

Chapter 19: Joyless Place

Chapter 20: Osho

Chapter 21: Awakening

Chapter 22: Live In The Eternal Now

Chapter 23: Time Is Collapsing-Now

Chapter 24: My Question

Chapter 25: The Gospel According To Thomas

Chapter 26: My Love, You Are So Beloved

Chapter 27: Angels

Chapter 28: Guilt

Chapter 29: The Egg

Chapter 30: Questions For Artificial Intelligence

Chapter 31: Lana’s Writings

Chapter 32: The African Mother

Chapter 33: We’re Dreaming In Heaven

Chapter 34: The Highest Fatality Rate Plant In The Nation

Chapter 35: Our Tragic Second Honeymoon

Chapter 36: Paranormal Occurrences

Chapter 37: The Emmaus Walk

Chapter 38: The Most Astounding Experience I’ll Ever Have

Chapter 39: My Birthday Gift From Heaven

Chapter 40: ACIM Core Beliefs

Epilogue

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About the Author

 

My manuscript is dedicated to my late wife Mary Jo, our children Tracy, Tara, and Travis. Also to those who apply these beautiful spiritual truths to their lives for the benefit of those they love. Bob

Preface

We’ve all had our share of misfortune, mine have been extreme. I’ve survived impossible accidents that should have killed me. I was crushed with a thirty-ton, fifty-thousand horsepower overhead crane in a steel foundry, a foot more and I would have been cut in two. Years later a horribly worse tragedy occurred. Mary Jo, my wife of 20 years, died suddenly in front of me while we were on our first cruise celebrating a second honeymoon. She was only 43, a blood clot exploded her heart. My advice to those going through extreme heartache is to keep busy. I’m sure you’ve listened to friends who said, “I’ll be praying for you” or “God will see you through this.” I know what I felt after watching the love of my life die in front of me. My total disbelief and immense pain were not relieved by hearing the platitudes about God. I loved her so very much that if it wasn’t for our three young children I would have killed myself. For those going through the dark night of the soul know, ”This too shall pass.” Please understand that God has nothing to do with your perceived loss of love and this was not a trial or judgment for the so-called sins you’ve committed. When you look back you’ll understand the strength you had to get out of bed came from Source. You’ll also come to the slow realization that God Is. When you finally understand this truth you’ll wake up one morning experiencing an unexpected peace that becomes stronger. You’ll find yourself not being upset by anything, at all. I know this amazing truth because I’m living it.

The name Christ holds a profound and transformative meaning as It represents our true identity beyond the limitations of the ego and the physical body. In other words, we are not human beings but Christ beings. Jesus’s last name is not Christ, it’s Jesus of Nazareth. He’s a man who perfectly understood he was one with Christ. So are you, so am I and so is everyone. Forever. This manuscript is an explanation of two documents I have studied daily and written about for fifteen years. A Course In Miracles (ACIM-1333 pages) by Helen Schucman is in my opinion the most profound and truthful spiritual manuscript ever written. Christians are looking for the return of Jesus, he has returned via these magnificent writings. Dr. Helen Schucman began receiving the material for The Course quietly over eight years, from 1965 to 1973 at the age of 43. During this time, she was an associate professor of psychology at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and the assistant to the head of the Department of Psychology at Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Schucman said that the book had been dictated to her, word for word, via a process of inner dictation from Jesus. At first, insanity crossed her mind so she asked this voice extremely difficult questions. To her amazement all  were answered correctly. This is a self-study spiritual curriculum that presents a way of life based on contact with the Holy Spirit or internal Teacher. It combines Christian terminology with Eastern mysticism, perennial philosophy, and modern psychological insights. The beauty is that The Course teaches what the Bible truly means.

The Disappearance Of The Universe was written by Gary R. Renard. It’s a record of 17 mind-bending conversations that took place over nearly a decade between Gary and two Ascended Masters who materialized before him in 1992. They revealed some shocking secrets of existence that taught the miraculous powers of advanced forgiveness. He’s learning the stock trade and a professional guitar musician. He was in his Maine home during Christmas week and his wife Karen was at work. They have no children. Sitting in his living room, looking out the picture window, two people suddenly appeared and were sitting on the couch. Male and female, Arten and Pursah. This is how the book starts. When I first read this, I thought, “Yeah right, this has to be fiction.” It's non-fiction. What’s most impressive is that his manuscript stays true to the hard-core metaphysics of The Course. If interested I highly recommend reading Gary’s writings first.

When I started reading Disappearance, a huge red flag occurred. The basis of Christianity for over 2000 years is that Jesus died for our sin. Many born again Christians may not consider these writings because both manuscripts declare this is not true. All those years ago, I had to come to a conclusion about this critical issue before reading any further. I stopped reading and started praying. After several weeks, the answer came to me immediately after waking from a long, restful sleep and a dream I couldn’t remember. I knew the dream had been about Mary Jo but couldn’t remember any specifics. At that time she had been dead for seven years. You may not believe this, but I know she answered my question. I somehow heard her say to me, “Bob, let's say you had been watching me horribly moan for 10 minutes while I was experiencing a nightmare. You didn’t want to suddenly wake me because you know how startled I startle. When I finally came out of it, you asked what the dream had been about. I explained I had been a horrible serial killer who received immense pleasure from skillfully torturing victims for many long hours before granting the release of death. Honey, did I sin against God?” “Of course not, you were dreaming.”” There’s your answer.””  I proceeded to resume studying Gary’s manuscript and will explain the logic of all this.

Chapter 1: This Was Supposed To Be The Epilogue

Today is 8/1/2024, early in the morning, and I'm experiencing an “Ah, ah continuing moment.” I’ve dedicated countless hours to writing over seventeen manuscripts on A Course In Miracles. I’m deeply familiar with all its teachings, having carefully thought them through to ensure clarity for others. Despite this, I’ve struggled to help readers fully grasp my points. While Course students understand, others seem to miss the mark. I hope this changes starting now.

You must agree that the subject of God is the most mysterious topic of all. After years of thinking and writing about this subject, I’m going to attempt and make everything I know simple for you to understand. My parents were old enough to be my grandparents. Dad was born in 1897 and mom in 1904. I was fortunate to have been raised in a loving home. Mom and dad weren't churchgoers, and the subject of God never came up. They did teach a little prayer when I was very young. “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray to the Lord my soul to keep, if I should die before I awake, I pray to the Lord, my soul to take.” So as a toddler, the existence of a higher power was ingrained. When I became older, friends would discuss God. “Where did God come from? I don’t believe any of it.”  I couldn’t answer but retained my belief. Today, I simply accept the truth that God Is. My knowledge of a higher power has survived countless attacks for 50 years and continues to grow. My perception of this world is changing to wisdom that understands all is most perfectly well because of the supreme Love of God. Love is not an emotion but an extremely powerful Force which guides, teaches and sustains.

I’ve dedicated myself to understanding this Being, driven largely by curiosity. This morning, it struck me that I’m publishing these manuscripts in a world where most people don’t even believe in God’s existence. They never have, never will, and have no interest in the subject whatsoever. So, should I stop writing? My answer to that is No. The reason I say this is that I’ve learned more from my writings than anyone else. Make sense? I’ve been gifted with a logical mind, absolutely no common sense, but a logical mind. Read my book, Flip Sides Of The Same Coin We Call Life. It’s an autobiography, and you will be amazed at some of the absolutely idiotic, important decisions I’ve made. I still wonder how I could have been that stupid. In college, I aced high-end mathematics, Calculus, Quantitative Methods (QM), and Advanced Algebra. I was gifted with a mind for math and what I enjoyed about the studies is there are no gray areas. One plus one equals two, pure logic. I should have decided on engineering as a career, but alas, no common sense. I’m using this same logic while attempting to explain The Course. I’ve always struggled with the idea of how could a God of Love  create a place of endless, unimaginable suffering for all eternity, known as Hell? It just doesn’t align with the nature of a loving God. Hell is a concept created by the ego, the misguided part of our mind, to project the enemy outside of ourselves. This way, we fail to recognize that our true enemy is in our mind..

Please humor me for a little while, and somewhat consider the idea that God Is. Forty years ago, I taught a large adult Sunday school. As I explained, I always had a problem with the concept of Hell and never mentioned the subject. ACIM comes along and proclaims Hell does not exist. Way cool. The wars, crime, poverty, corruption, hate, and fear we see in this world every day were never mentioned in class either. I chose to teach and talk about the good, not the bad. ACIM teaches even better news. God doesn’t even know about any of those problems because Source isn’t even aware of the existence of this entire universe. The Course explains God’s first Creation was Christ (not Jesus) and that God’s very nature is one of complete extension. To explain the logic of all this I wrote the following fictional story utilizing the teachings of ACIM. The statement about the black hole is of course my imagination.

“Whoa, why is this? Who am I? Another answered, not by voice, but somehow He heard. You’re My Son. What’s a Son? You’re my very first creation. What does creation mean? I’ll show You around after a little more creating. You’re also My only joy. Astonishingly, He knew what joy is and He felt absolutely wonderful. This Being started to share the very essence of Who He Is, and suddenly, He started to learn and comprehend very, truly, extremely fast. He mysteriously understood atomic forces, protons, electrons, neutrons, neutrinos, recurring and changing inorganic and organic molecules. He comprehended amino acids and the forces that regulate all. Vistas of astonishing beauty opened up for Him. He became ecstatic while gazing at forests, oceans, rivers, lakes, mountains, skies, worlds, suns, stars, galaxies, and universes. He was everywhere with this magnificent One. He asked, Who are You? I Am was the reply. He instantly comprehended His own name is Christ.

He became aware this is His Father, Whose very nature is to give and teach all He knows, and He knows everything. Christ knew He was not in any way separate or different from God and understands He is not a part of God but  an extension of the whole. He knew love must be shared, and the love that is shared in His Father’s universe is exquisite and beautiful. Oh, the joy and laughter as They completed One Another. Christ supremely became as powerful, compassionate, wise, knowing, limitless, and most importantly as loving as His Creator. They are inseparable and continue to co-create vast galaxies and universes. However, due to the infinite wisdom of I Am, they stopped short of creating life to populate all that is. In Their beautiful Minds, They knew exactly what to do when God would say the moment was perfect. They envisioned all aquatic life, myriads of different flying species, all animal life, and the harmony of the varying interconnected environments all would live in. Their creations were also to be gifted with the ability to co-create. Each after their own kind. All of this would happen in a nanosecond, just as Christ had been created. There was no concept of time or space for They were everywhere, and They were One. God has created Christ to be exactly like Himself and to share His eternal love and joy in a state of unencumbered, boundless, and unimaginable ecstasy. Any question the Son asked was instantly answered as Their communication was perfect.

Then somewhere, somewhen Christ asked a question that was not answered. What? Why? The question was like,” What else is there?” or “What would it be like to go out and play by Myself?”  I Am did not answer because there is nothing else, but God’s perfect creation. The Divine Son became horrified, certainly an awful new feeling previously unknown. He mistakenly thought His perfect communication was completely gone. Then He experienced a vastly more terrible knowing. Fear. Christ instantly created a universe of His own where He could hide. The Big Bang occurred, composed of billions of fragments. He needed somewhere deeper to escape, so He made the first human bodies after His Own Image and placed His magnificent Mind into all of them. The first ego was spawned. This Mind believes that it is completely on its own. Christ also actualized all the animal life, countless aquatic creatures, the avian companions, and the harmonious environments they would all co-create in. The idea of duality could not be carried out in God’s Reality, so Christ created a universe of illusion and entered it as if falling asleep and dreaming.

Because They were no longer perfectly communicating God thought, “My Child is asleep and must be awakened.” But there was a major problem. Whatever God places His attention on becomes as if it is real. If God entered the dream to redeem His Son, then the dream would become real to Him as well, and He would also be trapped. There would be the risk of both the Father and the Son becoming eternally separated from their true Home and  losing Their Identity. In other words, if God Himself were to acknowledge anything except the idea of perfect oneness, then there would no longer be perfect oneness. To solve the problem and allow God to keep His attention focused on Reality, He created a special agent, the Holy Spirit, Who would be a bridge between the two states of existence and the answer to the perceived separation.The Spirit was created with the miraculous ability to view God’s perfect Heaven while also viewing the Son’s imperfect dream. The Holy Spirit knew the original Christ Mind had created a black hole and was attempting to achieve nothingness, His fear was that immense. The brilliant light of God completely shattered the darkness and Christ began to love Himself again and woke up in the Heaven He never left.

So now Christ who is once again learning from the Father is thinking, “I’ve learned much from my first question of “Whoa, why is this?” I must help the children I have made who are sleeping.” Thus enters Jesus into our dream illusion. The Son thought, “I’ll have Jesus be born of a virgin, and he’ll be able to perform what my children will call miracles.” Christ knew He had been healed by the Holy Spirit, so the same Spirit conceived Jesus in Mary’s womb. Furthermore, Christ reasoned, “I’ll ask the Holy Spirit to descend on Jesus in the form of a dove after he’s baptized by John. I’ll have him led into the desert immediately after his baptism and live for 40 days and nights without food or water.” He knew His children would mistakenly think the reason was to be tempted by a Satan which doesn’t exist. Christ also thought, “I’ll have Jesus trained in the wilderness to only listen to the Holy Spirit; thus his ego will be totally eliminated. Jesus will be the only one in time who will completely manipulate his dreaming. He’ll walk on water, calm the seas, feed the multitudes, explain magnificent spiritual truths, heal the paralyzed, the blind will see, the deaf will hear and best of all, he’ll raise the dead. This will prove to my children that death is an illusion, especially after he will live again after his crucifixion.” He knew unfortunately His children would think he died for their sins. My Father knows nothing about my false universe and doesn’t even know what sin is. He understands, “I’ll have the same Holy Spirit Who healed Me, have Jesus thoroughly understand he is One with Me as I am One with Our Father. My creations will eventually understand the same Truth. When the last mind is healed and the false universe vanishes, My Father and I will receive great pleasure and joy in teaching our beautiful Children the perfection of Their being. Forever. They’ll understand Love is not an emotion but the most powerful force in all creation.””

This is the end of my little story, let’s reason together to understand what this all means to humanity in 2024.

Chapter 2:  What Does This All Mean?

There is a vast difference between being spiritual and religious. Spirituality is for those who have experienced a hell of sorts, the religious are those afraid of going there. I’m the former. As I reflected on my thoughts, it became clear to me that we are destined to become Co-Creators with God. This insight came despite my ego’s persistent claims that such a belief is madness. Reason suggests that Christ is far more than a mere name; it represents a state of being. In essence, when we awaken from our dream in the Heaven we’ve never left, we will joyfully realize that we are no longer human beings but Christ beings. Jesus explained to Helen in ACIM that he is not to be worshiped, just highly respected. The only difference between him and us is what is potential for us is his Reality. He has God and nothing else. Jesus explained in the Course that he set in motion over 2000 years ago the principle of the Atonement. This is the knowing that the one problem that ever existed was perfectly solved. We are not separate from God in any way, never have been and never will be. This is impossible for we are One with Source and have simply forgotten.

Let's say you and I are strangers and enjoying a cold beer on a hot summer afternoon in a quiet little bar. We strike up a conversation and after an hour the alcohol is mildly kicking in. I say, “Our discussions are quite enjoyable, I’d like you to know something about me.””What’s that?” “I’m perfect.” Suddenly you remember you have an errand to run for your wife and can’t miss dinner. While driving home your thinking, “Wow does that guy have issues, he needs professional therapy.” However, perhaps you happen to be God. The response would be, “Thank you my Son, I know, because this is how I created you.” If God made anything imperfect He/She would no longer be perfect, therefore we are perfect. Yes we make mistakes in our dreams, but this doesn’t negate our perfection in Heaven.