In the first half, writer Keith Giles discussed the Gospel of Thomas and its relationship to quantum physics, particularly emphasizing the interconnectedness of all existence.
Giles shared how one saying from that gospel, "Blessed is the lion that becomes a man when consumed by the man, and cursed is the man whom the lion consumes," initially left him perplexed. However, he began to understand the verse through the lens of non-duality, which underscores all things are interconnected. He remarked, "When you read the sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of Thomas through that lens, they do make sense."
Giles pointed out parallels between this ancient wisdom and modern quantum physics, highlighting how both fields suggest a deep interconnectedness among all entities. He referenced the double-slit experiment, where mere human observation changed the behavior of photons. This led him to pose an essential question: "How does matter arise from consciousness?" He concluded that consciousness might be the fundamental reality from which all material things originate.
Highlighting other significant messages from the Gospel of Thomas, Giles emphasized that divine essence resides within everyone. He quoted, "The kingdom of God is inside of you and is outside of you," asserting that this aligns with quantum insights into our shared reality. He also identified a similar sentiment in Paul's writings, particularly where he notes, "In Christ, there is no male or female, slave or free." This reiterates the theme of unity across different and subjective states.
Giles then spoke of the broader implications for contemporary society in recognizing this interconnectedness. He advocated for genuine love among individuals in order to foster a more unified world.
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In the second half, C2C's investigative reporter Cheryll Jones presented her interview with speaker and author Rebecca Renfroe, who shared her various ET encounters. Renfroe explained that her family was supportive of her intuitive abilities, which stemmed from her grandmothers' own powers. She recounted her childhood as filled with "dreams and visions" that guided her decisions, saying, "My mother considered the gifts of the Spirit to be real and usable and valid."
This foundational acceptance allowed her to explore her experiences with extraterrestrials more comfortably. She described her encounters with various species, including interactions with tall golden beings and a 25- to 30-foot long praying mantis, whom she met through her uncle Harry. This relative, according to Renfroe, carried a technological tool that enabled her access to other dimensions.
She met many otherworldly beings during her childhood, categorizing them as either benevolent or malevolent. Her most troubling encounters involved reptilians, which she described as "forceful" and "not beneficial for mankind," contrasting them with the more positive interactions she has had with species like the Pleiadians.
One of Rebecca's primary missions is to educate the public on UFOs and extraterrestrial life, which she is pursuing through her grassroots proposal aimed at local governments in Florida. She believes that public awareness is crucial for overcoming fear associated with the subject, stating, "If you continue to keep everyone brainwashed… how can people grow?"
"Despite all the things we've talked about," she noted, "the essence of what lies beneath the solid matrix of us as created beings is the spiritual, ethereal, eternal part of us vibrating like the entire universe."
News segment guests: Jeff Nelken, Douglas Mulhall