NIKIE: Based on what I’ve read so far, the premise of the book is that world is in its current state (of terror, war, poverty) due to the beliefs of people about God and life. And the key in changing the world (for the better) is by changing people’s beliefs. For instance, it quotes passages from the Bible and Qu’ran depicting an angry God, one who supports the killing of “infidels” or non-believers in the “true” God. And the problem lies not only with some fundamental Muslims, but with Christians as well- those who still believe in separation and superiority of their denomination, those who still believe in revenge. Hopefully, this book will move people to take an active role in disseminating the “new” beliefs that will promote peace in the world.

NANCY: I haven’t finished reading yet, but the beginning of the book is very powerful. It gives you the feeling that you can actually do something to change the world. It excites you to want to do something in this moment and contribute towards leading the world into a greater understanding and awareness. Some parts especially in the middle are repetitive though. But then, some things need to be repeated over and over until we get it.
I also attended the talk of Neale last Nov. 11 at the Unity Church here (Atlanta) and it wasn’t as great as the talk in Manila, but he gave suggestions on how to spread the “Five Steps to Peace” contained in New Revelations. This included tacking the Five Steps outside church doors (which doesn’t appeal to me but maybe it will to others), print ads in the papers, book friends club, and others. You guys in Manila may want to do a text campaign, which might be more applicable to the Philippine culture.