ms which depend for their
significance entirely on the standpoint of consciousness. So apparent is
this fact, that we soon learn how impossible it is for the mortal mind
to understand, even the more simple elements of spirit life, until the
dual or spiritual mind, with its consciousness, has grown and unfolded
to the required extent. Hence, growth of consciousness, is growth of
spirit; the spirit which molds and controls matter.

"Self-conscious consciousness, is the immortal ego! As a part of the
progressive, all inclusive, spiritual life of the planet, it takes part
in the evolution and progression of the mass. This mass, in the
fulfillment of the purpose of existence, is subjective and responsive to
cosmic law, and to cosmic inspiration.

"In these postulates, we have the key which unlocks the mystery of life.
We catch a glimpse of its true meaning, purpose, glory and grandeur.
They raise the theory and practice of human progress to a question of
the first magnitude; to a science of life, which demands the attention
of every student. The school of human life, lies at the base of the
curiculum of knowledge. It becomes the foundation of spiritual progress,
as well. Hence, the importance of rightly cultivating the mind, of
extending its consciousness to the uttermost limits of human capacity.

"Selfishness and despotism, are frowning barriers across the pathway of
human progress. They thrive by war. War, is the foe of spirituality, the
mother of murder! War must be abolished, before man can hope for true
spiritual evolution! It is the fortunate destiny of this republic, to
lead the race in a crusade against it; to open the way for its final
abolition. It is to be the province of the Crusade to teach the people,
that war has been the scourge of humanity since the beginning of the
historical era; the greatest crime ever perpetrated against the
sacredness of human life! Peace, multiplies the products of labor.
Labor, is the genius of life! War, destroys the laborer and his product.
War is the genius of death! War, is a symbol of barbarism; it is both
the throne and the refuge of despotism. For the purpose of maintaining
despotism, people for centuries have been subjected to the hard
conditions of unremitting toil, that they might endure the fatigues of
war without a murmur. For the same reason, despots have kept the masses
in ignorance, lest they should discover the true quality of justice; the
moral law, which condemns