The Aevia Group and Ascension University are organizing Curricular Focus Teams in an ongoing effort to insure the essential curriculum is always given the proper attention in course development. The Values Affirmation Network (VAN), is one such curriculum management component and the team will operate as part of the College of Revealed Cosmology.
The philosophical and spiritual overtones focus specifically on the meaning and value of Enduring Peace as characterized by Common Concerns, Sensitive Communications, and Impartial Judgment.
The managerial and scientific focus is concentrated on facts favoring the adoption of higher values as well as the sharing of such values.
In November of 2008, the Lead Trustee for the soon to be established Aevia Charitable Trust (The ACT), gave a talk reminding us that “we are as fishers of men stationed along a highly intricate network designed and maintained by Our Heavenly Father. As we become authenticated; as the potentials of intellectual theology give way to actual faith; and as we come into alignment with the things, meanings and values that are the design criteria for His Universe, we will discover the keys to knowing His will in every situation.” The talk also included the following statement:
“While the avowed atheist will seek some form of subjective gratification by confiding in postulates or getting in touch with his inner cookie, we can enjoy true objective satisfaction with our living, loving Heavenly Father through the high privilege of worship and prayer. We strike step with Eternity by looking to the One through Worship. This essential communion is prerequisite to getting the most from the essential curriculum.
Remember the old children’s rhyme? We said: “Here’s the church, and here’s the steeple. Open the door and see all the people.” By this definition the church’s light is contained. It is simply a religious liberty zone that is not worth persecuting for it is almost entirely consumed with serving the institution. It is polite and moreover, it is harmless.
Jesus asked: “But if this salt has lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted?” The act of taking communion is no substitute for maintaining unbroken communion. No longer will it suffice to read the periodicals biblically and the bible periodically. Actively engaging in worship and service has meaning far beyond that of the worship service. In the new paradigm there is simply no way to compartmentalize our faith. The love Jesus demonstrated cannot be contained, for it is the most powerful force in all the universe.”
You can listen to or download the full audio of this keynote address here: