An Authentic Life 1.1 for pdf - Universalist Radha-Krishnaism

I must admit, I found it refreshing that Italians
are much more relaxed about sex and alcohol than
conservative, Calvinistic West Michigan where they
protested the posters at Victoria's Secret at the mall. In
Italy, such posters abound as well as nudity in TV
commercials. Some U.S. cities prohibit the sale of alcohol,
and in cities that sell it there are many restrictions.
In Italy, alcohol is sold most everywhere at a
low price, often in "bars" that also sell coffee and
snacks, which we consider coffee houses.
I’m a spiritual person, but I also embrace sensual
pleasures. I don't think a dualistic split between
the two is good. Repression and denial of sensual
pleasure is unhealthy. God-dess gave us sex, food, alcohol,
and so many other things to enjoy. Of course,
moderation and responsibility are best. Yet individuals
need to decide what’s best for them and not let
some holier than thou, life denying religion or government
dictate what’s acceptable.
Back home, the Kent-Ionia Labor Council
awarded me the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights
Award, which recognized my three years unsuccessful
work to get Grand Rapids to approve a Livable
Family Income Incentive Proposal.
In January 2004, I began writing a systematic
theology, which developed over several years into
Universalist Radha-Krishnaism. I published these early
writings on my blog and website.
I listened to radio news extensively. I thought
the advances of the previous century that increased
our freedom and improved the lives of ordinary
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