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| − | '''The | + | '''The New Message from God''' (or '''The New Message''') is a [[new religious movement]]<ref name="Sigal"> Samuel, Sigal. Why Are Some People Attracted to New Religions? - The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/notes/2017/08/sankofa-urantia-new-message-from-god/537855/</ref>originating from [[Boulder, Colorado|Boulder]] CO, USA<ref name="mystery"/>. It is based on the writings of the movement's leader, [[Marshall Vian Summers]], who claims to be the recipient of a divine communication for the human race with warnings of extraterrestrial incursion, upheaval in every sector, and a spiritual solution to these and all dilemmas in life.<ref name="guru">[https://gururating.org/marshall-vian-summers/ Guru Rating - Marshall Vian Summers]</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | The history of the New Message from God as told by the so-called Messenger begins with himself being the one to receive the Message. One chapter by Marshall Vian Summers, "The Story of the Messenger," speaks of the author as the single conduit for the Message from God.<ref>Marshall Vian Summers. ''The New Messenger'', chapter 3: [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-1/new-messenger/the-story-of-the-messenger The Story of the Messenger]</ref> | |
| − | + | Before coming to call himself the Messenger of God, [[Marshall Vian Summers]] was a teacher for blind children,<ref>[https://youtu.be/fvTI7TU3iA0 UFOs and Disclosure - "The Alien Agenda" Marshall Vian Summers Interview with Project Camelot]</ref> until, he says, he was "called into the desert" by "a voice" that commanded him to record a series of messages from angelic beings who told him that he was destined to convey God's message to the world<ref>Is He God's New Messenger?https://www.ozy.com/news-and-politics/is-he-gods-new-messenger/81637/</ref><ref name=":Iain Lee">Iain Lee Chats to Reed Summers about The New Message From God|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjqBdq2WMHM|language=en|access-date=2021-07-15}}</ref>. He dates the beginning of the Revelation to 1982 and from that time began teaching inner guidance.<ref>New Message from God website. [https://www.newmessage.org/gods-messenger/interview-with-the-messenger Interview with the Messenger]</ref><ref>[https://trademark.trademarkia.com/the-inner-guidance-training-74120240.html THE INNER GUIDANCE TRAINING ] Trademark by Summers, Marshall, citing earliest use 3/1/1983.</ref> | |
| − | + | Mr. Summers was joined by a wife Patricia and they settled with their child Reed in Colorado where they began publishing a series of books all derived from Mr. Summers' purported access to his angelic source, leading with ''Steps to Knowledge'', in 1990<ref>Another UFO Religious Cult Exposed: Background of Marshall Vian Summers by Norio Hayakawa https://ourspiritualquest.com/2017/06/08/another-ufo-religious-cult-exposed-background-of-marshall-vian-summers-by-norio-hayakawa/</ref><ref name="Pete Price">Marshall Vian Summers 2012 interview on Life in the Universe|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wr55pIZyIk</ref>. In 1992 Summers founded The Society for the Greater Community Way of Knowledge,<ref>Later doing business as The Society for the New Message from God as found on proprietary website.</ref>, a religious non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, publishing and promoting the teaching<ref name="Pete Price"/> and the books into which they are compiled for sale through a small publishing house offering only titles by Marshall Vian Summers.<ref name="nkl">[https://newknowledgelibrary.org/ New Knowledge Library]</ref> Summers himself and later his son, sought their audience through radio interviews<ref>[https://youtu.be/JMa21GsoZpI Alfred Lambremont Webre Interview with Reed Summers--The Truth about UFOs and Alien Disclosure] (2017)</ref> and conference presentations<ref>Marshall Vian Summers. "The Alien Agenda and the Ethics of Contact" at the 37th Annual MUFON International Symposium, July 2006, Denver, CO</ref> over the following decades, calling for unity in the face of global instability and alien contact<ref name="mystery">Mystery of Ascension, September 22, 2018 [https://mysteryofascension.com/tag/parliament-of-the-worlds-religions/ "I Hope For Religions To Love One Another"]</ref> | |
| − | By 2012 The New Message had developed a worldwide following, with members throughout [[North America]], [[Asia]] and [[Europe]] | + | By 2012 The New Message had developed a worldwide following, with members throughout [[North America]], [[Asia]] and [[Europe]] and was promoting itself as "a new world religion"<ref>{{Cite web|last=God|first=The Society for the New Message from|title=Colorado Hosts Annual "Encampment" of New World Religion|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/colorado-hosts-annual-encampment-of-new-world-religion-168454186.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en}}</ref>. The organization began hosting annual meetings in Colorado to host students of its teachings. Presently, The New Message from God boasts substantial followings on social media, with greater than 200,000 followers on Facebook from more than 100 countries.<ref name="express.uk">Austin, Jon. 2017-12-09. [https://www.express.co.uk/news/weird/890008/God-messenger-prophet-The-New-Message-From-God-Marshall-Vian-Summers-Reed-Summers 'GOD'S MESSENGER' Rocky Mountains 'recluse' claims to be prophet - with new announcement]</ref> and hosts online events and a website dedicated to communication among followers.<ref name="wwc">https://www.community.newmessage.org/</ref> |
== Organization and Establishments == | == Organization and Establishments == | ||
| − | The Society for the New Message from God is a [[501(c) organization|501(c) religious non-profit organization]] established in | + | The Society for the New Message from God is a [[501(c) organization|501(c) religious non-profit organization]] established in 1993 to promote The New Message from God<ref name="The Society"/>. The Society, consisting of 10 members and several "core assistants", is led by [[Marshall Vian Summers]], his wife, Patricia Summers, and his son, Reed Summers, who serve as teachers and spokespersons on behalf of the senior Mr. Summers<ref name="The Society">About The Society on the [https://www.newmessage.org/worldwide-community/society New Message website]</ref>. |
| − | The Society's own publishing arm, the "New Knowledge Library", supplies print and digital copies<ref name="nkl"/> of the content | + | The Society's own publishing arm, the "New Knowledge Library", supplies print and digital copies<ref name="nkl"/> of the content found on ''The New Message from God'' website, including translations into some of the 36 languages in which the New Message can be found.<ref>"International" newmessage.org</ref> |
Dedicated followers identify as belonging to the Worldwide Community of the New Message and have platforms for meeting online<ref name="wwc"/>. | Dedicated followers identify as belonging to the Worldwide Community of the New Message and have platforms for meeting online<ref name="wwc"/>. | ||
== Scriptures and practices == | == Scriptures and practices == | ||
| − | "The New Message from God" refers variously to the [[Sociological classifications of religious movements|religious movement]] based on the teachings of Marshall Vian Summers, the content of those teachings, or the compilation of spoken audio recordings transcribed into one, multi-volume, single-author work, now estimated at over 9000 pages in length.<ref name="express.uk"/><ref name="guru"/ | + | "The New Message from God" refers variously to the [[Sociological classifications of religious movements|religious movement]] based on the teachings of Marshall Vian Summers, the content of those teachings, or the compilation of spoken audio recordings transcribed into one, multi-volume, single-author work, now estimated at over 9000 pages in length.<ref name="express.uk"/><ref name="guru"/> |
| − | The practices of ''The New Message'' are contained in the central text, ''Steps to Knowledge'', which prescribes a daily routine of [[meditation]] and [[contemplation]]<ref name="Sigal"/> with a focus on reconnecting the individual with their spiritual "Knowledge | + | The practices of ''The New Message'' are contained in the central text, ''Steps to Knowledge'', which prescribes a daily routine of [[meditation]] and [[contemplation]]<ref name="Sigal"/> with a focus on reconnecting the individual with their spiritual "Knowledge." |
== Beliefs == | == Beliefs == | ||
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| − | + | Certain distinctive threads characterize the beliefs of those who espouse the New Message: | |
| − | + | God is defined in an impersonal or relational sense as "the experience of total relationship."<ref name="prophet">http://www.prophet-of-god.org/god-all-relationships/</ref> | |
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| − | + | "Knowledge" is capitalized in the New Message, as a state of certainty (or "Knowledge") found by cultivating inner stillness.<ref>[https://alienresistance.group/rachels-alien-abduction/ Rachel's Alien Abduction]</ref> as taught in the central manual of disciplines of the New Message, ''Steps to Knowledge''.<ref>"Voice of God." Dec 8, 2019 [http://www.voice-of-god.org/the-end-of-enlightenment/ The End of Enlightenment] http://www.voice-of-god.org/ Retrieved 7/25/21.</ref> | |
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| − | + | Proponents of The New Message from God insist that it is not affiliated with any specific religion and represents a distinct tradition<ref>Michael Roberts for ''Westword'', Feb 4, 2011. [https://www.westword.com/news/marshall-vian-summerss-latest-message-from-god-coming-sunday-from-boulder-video-5821148 Marshall Vian Summers's latest message from God coming Sunday from Boulder]</ref></ref>despite claims of an order of succession among prophets of the order of Jesus, Buddha, Muhammad, now to include this prophet of the New Message.<ref name="prophet"/> | |
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Revision as of 22:17, 25 July 2021
The New Message from God (or The New Message) is a new religious movement[1]originating from Boulder CO, USA[2]. It is based on the writings of the movement's leader, Marshall Vian Summers, who claims to be the recipient of a divine communication for the human race with warnings of extraterrestrial incursion, upheaval in every sector, and a spiritual solution to these and all dilemmas in life.[3]
History
The history of the New Message from God as told by the so-called Messenger begins with himself being the one to receive the Message. One chapter by Marshall Vian Summers, "The Story of the Messenger," speaks of the author as the single conduit for the Message from God.[4]
Before coming to call himself the Messenger of God, Marshall Vian Summers was a teacher for blind children,[5] until, he says, he was "called into the desert" by "a voice" that commanded him to record a series of messages from angelic beings who told him that he was destined to convey God's message to the world[6][7]. He dates the beginning of the Revelation to 1982 and from that time began teaching inner guidance.[8][9]
Mr. Summers was joined by a wife Patricia and they settled with their child Reed in Colorado where they began publishing a series of books all derived from Mr. Summers' purported access to his angelic source, leading with Steps to Knowledge, in 1990[10][11]. In 1992 Summers founded The Society for the Greater Community Way of Knowledge,[12], a religious non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, publishing and promoting the teaching[11] and the books into which they are compiled for sale through a small publishing house offering only titles by Marshall Vian Summers.[13] Summers himself and later his son, sought their audience through radio interviews[14] and conference presentations[15] over the following decades, calling for unity in the face of global instability and alien contact[2]
By 2012 The New Message had developed a worldwide following, with members throughout North America, Asia and Europe and was promoting itself as "a new world religion"[16]. The organization began hosting annual meetings in Colorado to host students of its teachings. Presently, The New Message from God boasts substantial followings on social media, with greater than 200,000 followers on Facebook from more than 100 countries.[17] and hosts online events and a website dedicated to communication among followers.[18]
Organization and Establishments
The Society for the New Message from God is a 501(c) religious non-profit organization established in 1993 to promote The New Message from God[19]. The Society, consisting of 10 members and several "core assistants", is led by Marshall Vian Summers, his wife, Patricia Summers, and his son, Reed Summers, who serve as teachers and spokespersons on behalf of the senior Mr. Summers[19].
The Society's own publishing arm, the "New Knowledge Library", supplies print and digital copies[13] of the content found on The New Message from God website, including translations into some of the 36 languages in which the New Message can be found.[20]
Dedicated followers identify as belonging to the Worldwide Community of the New Message and have platforms for meeting online[18].
Scriptures and practices
"The New Message from God" refers variously to the religious movement based on the teachings of Marshall Vian Summers, the content of those teachings, or the compilation of spoken audio recordings transcribed into one, multi-volume, single-author work, now estimated at over 9000 pages in length.[17][3]
The practices of The New Message are contained in the central text, Steps to Knowledge, which prescribes a daily routine of meditation and contemplation[1] with a focus on reconnecting the individual with their spiritual "Knowledge."
Beliefs
Certain distinctive threads characterize the beliefs of those who espouse the New Message:
God is defined in an impersonal or relational sense as "the experience of total relationship."[21]
"Knowledge" is capitalized in the New Message, as a state of certainty (or "Knowledge") found by cultivating inner stillness.[22] as taught in the central manual of disciplines of the New Message, Steps to Knowledge.[23]
Proponents of The New Message from God insist that it is not affiliated with any specific religion and represents a distinct tradition[24]</ref>despite claims of an order of succession among prophets of the order of Jesus, Buddha, Muhammad, now to include this prophet of the New Message.[21]
- Extraterrestrial life
A core belief of The New Message from God is the existence of intelligent life beyond Earth[25]. Adherents believe that humanity is destined to interact with extraterrestrial races, and that this interaction has already been initiated by races that are currently visiting Earth. Rather than presenting such interaction as salvific for humanity, The New Message compares first contact by extraterrestrial races with the European colonization of the Americas[26], and warns that humanity faces potential subjugation as a result of activities such as alien abduction. The series of texts titled The Allies of Humanity, purportedly communicated to Marshall Vian Summers by benevolent extraterrestrials, describes an effort by other, malevolent extraterrestrials "to take advantage of humanity and gain access to the resources of Earth" and plans to hoax the Second Coming of Christ[27].
- Cataclysmic change
The New Message states that humanity will experience a series of cataclysmic events as a result of anthropogenic climate change, referred to as "The Great Waves of Change"[28]. These include imminent food and water crises, extreme global warming, sea level rise of "over a hundred feet" (about 30 meters) within the next 150 years, the flooding of coastal cities and a resulting mass displacement of people[29].
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Samuel, Sigal. Why Are Some People Attracted to New Religions? - The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/notes/2017/08/sankofa-urantia-new-message-from-god/537855/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mystery of Ascension, September 22, 2018 "I Hope For Religions To Love One Another"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Guru Rating - Marshall Vian Summers
- ↑ Marshall Vian Summers. The New Messenger, chapter 3: The Story of the Messenger
- ↑ UFOs and Disclosure - "The Alien Agenda" Marshall Vian Summers Interview with Project Camelot
- ↑ Is He God's New Messenger?https://www.ozy.com/news-and-politics/is-he-gods-new-messenger/81637/
- ↑ Iain Lee Chats to Reed Summers about The New Message From God|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjqBdq2WMHM%7Clanguage=en%7Caccess-date=2021-07-15}}
- ↑ New Message from God website. Interview with the Messenger
- ↑ THE INNER GUIDANCE TRAINING Trademark by Summers, Marshall, citing earliest use 3/1/1983.
- ↑ Another UFO Religious Cult Exposed: Background of Marshall Vian Summers by Norio Hayakawa https://ourspiritualquest.com/2017/06/08/another-ufo-religious-cult-exposed-background-of-marshall-vian-summers-by-norio-hayakawa/
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Marshall Vian Summers 2012 interview on Life in the Universe|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wr55pIZyIk
- ↑ Later doing business as The Society for the New Message from God as found on proprietary website.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 New Knowledge Library
- ↑ Alfred Lambremont Webre Interview with Reed Summers--The Truth about UFOs and Alien Disclosure (2017)
- ↑ Marshall Vian Summers. "The Alien Agenda and the Ethics of Contact" at the 37th Annual MUFON International Symposium, July 2006, Denver, CO
- ↑ Template:Cite web
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Austin, Jon. 2017-12-09. 'GOD'S MESSENGER' Rocky Mountains 'recluse' claims to be prophet - with new announcement
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 https://www.community.newmessage.org/
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 About The Society on the New Message website
- ↑ "International" newmessage.org
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 http://www.prophet-of-god.org/god-all-relationships/
- ↑ Rachel's Alien Abduction
- ↑ "Voice of God." Dec 8, 2019 The End of Enlightenment http://www.voice-of-god.org/ Retrieved 7/25/21.
- ↑ Michael Roberts for Westword, Feb 4, 2011. Marshall Vian Summers's latest message from God coming Sunday from Boulder
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