Chapter 8 The Christian Era

8.1 Christ’s Teachings

Christ’s advent introduced a significant evolution in spiritual teachings by adding the dimension of the Love of God to the Light previously promulgated by His Brother, Gautama Buddha. Through His disciples, Christ communicated two major truths to the world:

  1. The Existence of the Human Soul:
    • Christ affirmed the reality of the human soul, emphasizing that each individual possesses a divine essence.
  2. The System of Service:
    • He promoted the concept of service as a fundamental mode of establishing right human relations, both with God and among fellow human beings. This service-oriented approach was underscored by His own life and actions.

Christ declared that all people were Sons of God in the same sense that He was. He conveyed this profound truth through various symbolic representations of His identity and assured humanity that they could achieve even greater things than He had done because they, too, were divine. He foresaw that humanity would accomplish remarkable feats on the physical plane and in controlling nature, reflecting His understanding of the Law of Evolution.

Service, according to Christ, was the key to liberation. His life exemplified this principle as He went about doing good, healing the sick, preaching and teaching about the Kingdom of God, and feeding the hungry both physically and spiritually. By making everyday life a divine sphere of spiritual existence, He reinforced the Buddha’s teaching of desiring nothing for the separated self. Through His teachings, love, and life, Christ continued the great tradition of hierarchical revelation and instruction. His entry within the veil left humanity with a model to follow, urging them to emulate His belief in divinity, service, and the ability to access the true Church of Christ—the spiritual, currently invisible, Hierarchy of our planet, the true Kingdom of God. The veil concealing this real church is now in the process of lifting, and Christ is on the verge of reappearing.

8.2 Distortions

It is noteworthy that when the Buddha came approximately five hundred years before Christ, the initial influences of the Piscean Age began to emerge, gradually impacting the prevailing quality of the Aries Age, represented by the Scapegoat or the Ram. This transitional influence persisted throughout the Jewish dispensation and ultimately led to the distortion of Christ’s simple teachings. Christ was mistakenly portrayed as the living Scapegoat who bore away the sins of the people, thus giving rise to the doctrine of vicarious atonement, an emphasis largely attributed to St. Paul.

A similar distortion occurred during the early stages of the Aries cycle, which also had Jewish origins. During this period, the Children of Israel worshipped the golden calf, a symbol of Taurus, the Bull—marking the preceding astronomical cycle. These distortions reflect the cyclical nature of astronomical ages rather than astrological interpretations. In the early stages of Aries, teachings reverted to those of Taurus, and in the early stages of Pisces, they reverted to those of Aries, thereby embedding a retrogressive influence upon teachings that continue to shape many orthodox Christian beliefs today.

8.3 Keirsey Model

In a simplified retrofit of the Keirsey model using Intelligence, Compassion, and Will as primary psychological determinants, Compassion (love expressed as service to others, as taught by Christ) is indeed one of the primary determinants.

  1. Artisan (SP) = Intelligence + Compassion:
    • Artisans are practical and empathetic. They combine cognitive problem-solving skills with sensitivity to immediate contexts and people, making their actions both effective and considerate.
  2. Idealist (NF) = Compassion + Will:
    • Idealists are visionary and passionate, blending empathy and sensitivity with a powerful inner drive. They are dedicated to personal growth and helping others, embodying the concept of love expressed as service to others.
  3. Guardian (SJ) = Will + Compassion + Intelligence:
    • Guardians integrate drive, empathy, and cognitive abilities. They are responsible and community-focused, using their will, compassion, and intelligence to maintain stability and support societal structures. Their compassion ensures that their actions are grounded in a genuine concern for others.
  4. Rational (NT) = Intelligence + Will:
    • While Rationals focus more on analytical and driven attributes, the absence of Compassion as a primary determinant in their combination marks a distinction in their approach compared to other temperaments.

Given this framework, Compassion is a primary determinant in the Keirsey model, particularly influencing the Idealist and Artisan temperaments significantly, as well as playing a vital role in the Guardian temperament. Compassion drives these temperaments to engage in empathetic, service-oriented behaviors, aligning closely with the teachings of Christ about love expressed through service to others.