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The Order of Nazorean Essenes' Viewpoint on Yeshu And Its Implications

The original Nazorean view of Yeshu, in contrast to the orthodox stance, does not diminish His value,
importance, or unity with the Great Life (Deity). Rather, it makes them more accessible and makes it more possible to follow in His footsteps for the following reasons.

     A conception that is immaculately pure, but not virgin, does not diminish the purity of Yeshu by staining Him
     with the sin of sexuality; on the contrary, it exalts and purifies sexuality and the sacredness of marriage and
     opens the door for all of our unions to be pure.

     A realization that Yeshu fully became Christ only later on in His life, rather than at birth, means that we too
     can become "anointed" through following the path that He has so beautifully outlined for us. A sonship, or
     daughtership, with Deity that is innately inherent but ultimately realized only later on in life thru a series of
     purification and initiations makes it more feasible for all of us to obtain enlightenment and perfection, whether  in this life or another. This realization lends itself toward greater dedication and personal responsibility and  saves one from thinking that the fate of their birth determines their destiny.

     A perception that many of the miracle stories of the New Testament are more allegorical than actual, allows
     us to appreciate Yeshu for the truth He taught rather than the magical tricks He allegedly performed.

     An understanding that Yeshu's "resurrection" from the grave was a spiritual triumph over death, and not a
     physical one, does not diminish the import of His life, sacrifice, or compassionate grace for us. It allows us to focus on the truth and triumph of the spiritual world, rather than the material, so that like our Buddhist
     brethren and sistren, we may cultivate a true understanding of enlightenment, liberation from the material
     world and eventual absorption into eternal spiritual bliss.

As for the New Testament, it is clear that it is not a perfect book or a completely accurate historical record, as
some would have us believe. It is, nevertheless, a wonderful testament to Yeshu the Messiah, despite its many
flaws, deletions and additions. It is important to note that the original disciples and their descendants took little
notice of these gospels, according to Jerome, or the Pauline epistles; preferring instead to base their foundation on the Gospel of the Hebrews which unfortunately is no longer available to us as a historical record. Modern Essenes have, however, several important and useful texts which are close to, if not identical with, early Nasarene sacred scrolls and scriptures. These include the Nag Hammadhi codexs such as the Gospel of Thomas and Philip.
 
Gabriel Armstrong