UNIVERSAL MOTHER COUNCIL

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Healing the Planet
To Begin with A New Spirituality

We have two objectives. First, we want you to subscribe to a "Maternal World View", based on "feminine/holistic" values like insight, connectedness, self-lessness, cooperation, care, love, community, sustainability, peace and justice. Secondly, we want you - obviously only if you feel like it - to engage yourself with the 7 Steps of the Healing the Planet Initiative: A New Spirituality, A New Psychology, A New Health Care, A New Tradition, A New Society, A New Economy and A New Earth.....thus Restoring the Wholeness of Life. Moreover, let your leaders (politicians etc.) know - write letters, ask for interviews, organize events e.g. demonstrations - that we are coming!

You are cordially invited to the Universal Mother Council

Our principles:

There is only One Cosmic Mother

She has manifested Herself to the various religions under different names

She is the Mother of (the) God(s)

UMM....*
Universal Mother Council
Mother-oriented People of the World, Unite!
Dedicate yourself to "Healing the Planet"

* Chanting UMM ("Om" or "Cosmic Womb") is our Mother invocation

The UNIVERSAL MOTHER COUNCIL unites people from within and without all religions who want to emphasize the "Maternal Dimension of God". Against the background of global crisis, they increasingly acknowledge, that our perception of "God" is incomplete. For some 3000 years mankind identified itself with "God" as a male person*. The consequence was (is) a religion that stressed law, dogma's, punishments, threats, guilt, revenge and obedience. It is the reason why more and more people abandon religious organizations. They feel unsatisfied, unhappy and confused. Others may still attend religious meetings, but realize, that despite their commitment, religion increasingly becomes self-centered, exclusive and fundamentalist. They don't want to become part of a "clash of civilizations". Hence, large groups of people are re-orienting themselves, hoping that they will find a more complete "image" of God.

* While MotherWorship is already 40.000 years old or beyond....

Especially women have stressed the one-sidedness of "God as a male person". They went on a quest to find "feminine" aspects of the Divine. This has resulted in countless publications e.g. initiatives, such as "God as a Mother", "the heroic women of the bible", "women religious rituals", "the ordination of women priests", founding of new religions (Goddess/Wicca) and many more. Despite this, the peak of the activities has subsided. It seems as if the effort had been too superficial. They all got stuck in ideas, interpretations and concepts, rather than having touched the living Reality of the Divine. Their longing for a new spirituality has been deeply frustrated. However, one thing helped us a lot. It is the global crisis, in which the survival of the entire earth is at stake. Suddenly, we understand that Transformation has to start with the Origin. So, yes, our discoveries of the "Maternal Dimension of God" prove to be crucial.

Every society is a reflection of its underlying "God concept". If God is a patriarchal male, then authoritarianism, (technological) oppression, exploitation, violence, injustice and the destruction of nature will continue to be the dominant forces of society*. As we all know now, this will be suicidal. Hence, the necessity of a great turning. Religions are urged to go on a search for the "feminine" aspects of their particular faith. Those aspects of the Divine that emphasize holistic e.g. life-confirming and enhancing values. These are values like interconnectedness, peace, tolerance, reconciliation, love, joy of life, respect, care, community, justice, solidarity, sharing and sustainability. Every religion has to go on its own search. Each of them has the responsibility to bring more balance in their theories and practices. Their driving force should be compassion with the earth. The miserable "state of the world", isn't it also the effect of their doings during the centuries?

* Reconciliation of religions will be one of the key issues of the 21st century. See: "Letter to Spiritual and Religious Leaders"

The UNIVERSAL MOTHER COUNCIL includes all those individuals, groups, organizations, centres, churches, religions, sangha's, temples, mosques and synagoges, that acknowledge the necessity of emphasizing the "Maternal Dimension of God". Our mission is to support those groups, congregations, who seek to deepen their religious life, aiming at strengthening the feminine dimension of religion and spirituality. Our function is to inspire, coordinate and encourage. We do so, because we ourselves are deeply convinced of the value of a "Mother-oriented" society. As coordinator we will not impose our insights on others, though, but facilitate faiths to develop their own inherent values. F.i. in Islam, Allah the Merciful will be emphasized; in Christianity, the "Maternal Aspect of God"* or the position of the Mother of God will be further elaborated; in Hinduism, the unifying potentiality of the Original MatriDevi will be stressed; in Buddhism, the position of the Eternal Mother e.g. Kuan Yin will be upgraded; Taoism, the Tao as a (Maternal) Valley is something to pay attention to, etc. etc.

* See: http://www.glaubenheute.de/meditation/dreifaltigkeit/drei_urschl.htm

The result will be the birth of a New Community of independent and autonomous members, having in common a "feminine" World View. It will be a platform on which "unity in diversity" is promoted, experienced and celebrated, everything to the benefit of all "sentient and non-sentient" beings. A Community based on feminine e.g. maternal values, is emphasizing cooperation rather than competiveness, love rather than hate, tolerance rather than exclusion, justice rather than exploitation, peace rather than war, sustainability rather than destruction. Its highest aim is to serve life in all its aspects. It is open to all people regardless race, gender, nationality, status or position. All over the world networks will be sprouting. "Ordinary" mothers will welcome it. Too long their roles have been "undervalued". Visualize this new global Community. Doesn't give it a vibrant feeling, joyful, fresh, renewing and full of promise? Yes, we agree. It is nothing less than the beginning of A New Era.

Although having a clear spiritual/religious foundation, it should be emphasized , that the UNIVERSAL MOTHER COUNCIL itself is not a religion. Rather, it is a coordinating body, an umbrella community, consisting of members of a variety of religious and spiritual organizations. The unique thing about is that it lays the foundation for cross-religious re-organization. "Normally", Mother (Madonna, Kuan Yin, MatriDevi etc.)oriented groups are exclusively incorporated in their own corresponding religious settings. These settings are almost always patriarchal. The Father rules over the Mother. Reason, why the Latter is often unable to develop Her full potential. We want to re-balance this situation by giving Mother-groups a second orientation e.g, source of inspiration. It is the raison d'être of the UNIVERSAL MOTHER COUNCIL. It serves as a home for those who confess themselves to the Mother as the Ultimate on the one hand, while being a supplement to those who still maintain ties with their traditional organizations, on the other. Our aim is to bring all these people together.

In these most critical of times, in which the survival of the entire globe is at stake, the feminine impulse is indispensable. For more than 3000 years patriarchy has had its chance to create "A New Heaven and A New Earth". The result is the possible destruction of the entire globe. Religious dualism - Spirit vs Matter, God vs the World, Ratio vs the Body, Light vs Darkness, Man vs Woman, Technology vs Nature - are typically products of the male mind. As paradigms of patriarchy they are largely responsible for the current decay. In order to save the earth we all have to move toward inclusivity, though. Inclusivity is "feminine". It consists of love, respect, peace, wholeness, reconciliation, justice, courage, cooperation and sustainablity. It reflects the Mother e.g. the "Maternal Aspect of God", the One Who is all-embracing. May the Mother help us to do everything that lies in "our" power to Heal the Planet.

The UNIVERSAL MOTHER COUNCIL is whole-heartedly welcoming everyone, without exception. There is "One Ultimate", but the ways to it are manifold. No one is superior to the other. Hence, peace, tolerance, respect and reconciliation are its main principles. It is inviting both organizations and individual members, a.o. The Original Tradition, MotherGoddess groups, Mother-oriented Indigenous people, Marian organizations, Black Madonna devotees, Kuan Yin temples, MatriDevi followers, etc. These people maybe mothers, fathers, singles, youth, theologians, religious leaders, feminists, priests, nuns, shamans, therapists, workers, unemployed, teachers, writers....all are welcome. The UNIVERSAL MOTHER COUNCIL - as a Community of all Mother-oriented people - is taking the lead here. We will support you through coordination, (regular/ annual) meetings, conferences, healings, trainings, celebrations and actions. We will selflessly share all our expertise with everybody involved, regardless background, belief, conviction or denomination.

The UNIVERSAL MOTHER COUNCIL's organization is non-hierarchical. On the contrary, it is a loose worldwide organization, exclusively based on horizontal networks e.g. local autonomous groups, frequently initiated by local people themselves, with free affiliations, based on a fruitful cooperation between men and women (with women often having a leading role), held together by a coordinating group. It is a unique interfaith initiative, giving the religious landschape new colors. It beholds the promise of turning the "wasteland" into a flowering and fruitful earth, once again, to the benefit of all its inhabitants. We actively promote "unity in diversity", respecting roots, wisdom, differences and convictions of all participants involved. We cherish a bottom-up organization with active participation of everyone, the latter subscribing to the principles described above. On the other hand, we - the UNIVERSAL MOTHER COUNCIL Coordination Group - are free to taking any initiative that promotes the Wholeness of Life. Are you interested? Ask for more details.

How could this work in practice? It starts with dedicating yourself to the Mother. What could help is establishing a Home Altar with your favorite Deity. If, after some time, you acknowledge your Deity as one manifestation of many, all representing the Universal Great Mother, then you may put more images e.g. statues on your altar*. By your example your partner, family and children may join you in your daily worship. Put flowers on the altar. Create prayers that comply with everybodies' needs. Once in a while, have a special celebration with mantra, chant and dance. Once established, you may extend your activities to others. Our "MotherCircle" initiative is uniting people of all backgrounds to celebrate the Mother**. Everybody pays hommage to the Mother through his or her special tradition. A true "unity in diversity". It all flows into a joint effort to spread "feminine values" - love, respect, wholeness, connectedness, reconciliation etc. - all around. By continuously going back to the Source, Mother Power will take possession of you. Let Her "surge" transform the world!

* See: "Great Mother Shrine"

** I have designed an example of how a MotherCircle could function. It is only one of many possibilities. Every group/culture will have its own emphasis. See: "MutterKreise", "MotherCircles", "MoederKringen"

The meetings of the UNIVERSAL MOTHER COUNCIL are an annual highlight. Here, everybody comes together from all corners of the world to share what has been bestowed upon you in your daily situation. Through talks, workshops, teachings, seminars, informal encounters, celebrations and action, the participants have the opportunity to share inspiration, support, exchange, learning, networking and models for action. It is a worldwide demonstration of the will to fundamental change. All our individual sources of inspiration flow into one Big Ocean of Maternal Compassion, spreading itself to all directions. People will be moved by the idea of a Cosmic Womb, including the whole of existence, nothing excluded. The Mother will be irresistable: "Come all ye unto Me, I am the All-Embracing One". This is where we have been searching for, for 2000 years. Healing the wounds, the pain, the fear and the anger is a first priority. Motherly Love will then lead you further. She will teach you to become like Her: all-embracing. It is the ultimate fulfillment of personal longing, running into a collective effort to Healing the Planet.

The re-appearence of the Great Mother on earth doesn't seem to be accidental. Aren't we stuck, altogether? Society as a whole is rapidly disintegrating. We desperately need a turning point. All known options prove to be powerless. A renewal is needed, to start with our roots. "Something" TOTALLY NEW has to touch the heart of people, gender, nations, cultures and societies. Can you think of anything else, but the Great Mother? Her impact affects all areas of life. Imagine, the world turns to the Mother as its Savioress. What unimaginable energies will be freed by Her! People will resurrect from their hypnotic sleep. A new enthusiasm will take possession of the souls of many. The Mother will add a totally new dimension to peace ("feminine values"), interreligious reconciliation (pacifying Her quarreling "Sons"), to the position of women, children and families ("women empowerment"), the restoration of the communities (Her "web of life"), upgrading democracy ("community democracy"), the revival of tradition ("Western and Non-Western cultures"), optimizing health (natural, holistic health), to justice (eliminating exploitation, poverty, hunger), balancing the economy (reflecting cosmic balance), while saving the earth (Her material Body: "Mother Earth"). Being All-Embracing isn't an empty word. It is the umbrella under which everything, without exception, will be healed.

Hence, the UNIVERSAL MOTHER COUNCIL should become acknowledged by International Bodies, to start with the United Nations*. We will do every effort to reach that goal! Who is going to join us?

* The Secretary General just having launched (February 25, 2008) the UN "Campaign to End Violence against Women"

Praise the Great Mother!

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