197 - Contradictions in the evolution of humanity - West and East - materialism and mysticism - knowledge and faith

Dettagli

Today it must be repeated that having a healthy indignation towards what is unhealthy must constitute the starting point for giving rise to enthusiasm towards the new indispensable truths. Nowadays, inflaming the hibernating nervous system with energy is even more necessary than communicating the truths to men. Fiery energy, this is what men today need, not mystical dozing. I do not yearn for mystical quiet, but to serve the spiritual, this is what is needed today. The connection with the divine must be sought in action, not in mystical laziness and comfort." 11 conferences held in Stuttgart from 5 March to 22 November 1920 (Opera Omnia n. 197): The different characteristics of Asian and European populations; Changes in mentality in the social life of different eras. Earthly empires; Western secret societies, Jesuitism and Leninism: three initiatory currents of the present; Materialism and mysticism; Overcoming the opposition of knowledge and faith; East, Center and West, the social tripartition; The transition from the Luciferic to the Ahrimanic era and the imminent Christ-event.