Learning from our Mistakes and Forgiving One Another

Learning from our Mistakes and Forgiving One Another

A Reading from the Oahspe 1 Be patient, O man, with thy neighbour and thy brother. 2 Many men are far short in righteousness, and without strength to accomplish to the extent the mind conceives; 3 And for having done wrong suffer lamentably, with none to relieve them; 4 For which reason thou shalt provide them honourable comfort. 5 In the past, such ones confessed to a priest, and he pardoned them, whereby they were quieted and relieved of great…

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Are Faithists required to live away from Uzians?

Are Faithists required to live away from Uzians?

For those not familiar with the term “Uzian,” the Oahspe uses this term, to put it simply, as a person of the world. An Uzian is not a Faithist. Another term for this is “worldly person.” In a modern world, it is almost impossible to live without relying on the Uzians for one reason or another. For example, most of us must purchase goods from worldly manufacturers and retail stores. Most of us do not have the resources or talents…

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Jehovih Inspires His Creation

Jehovih Inspires His Creation

Book of Inspiration 7:8-11 8. To man I give liberty to acquire wisdom by observing the method of My work, as I manifest in other living creatures. 9. I have also given man capacity to attain to know My inspiration in contradistinction from the inspiration he receiveth from his surroundings. 10. To no other creature gave I this capacity.

Shalam — An Early Attempt at Utopia

Shalam — An Early Attempt at Utopia

For those interested in the history of Shalam, a Faithist compound in the late 1800’s, early 1900’s, you might want to read the small book SHALAM — Utopia on the Rio Grande 1881-1907 by Lee Priestley. These are available in paperback and hard cover. The book is about the history of Shalam, a Faithist compound that failed. It had a pretty good start, but Mir Mahvar, Mir Salazar and angelic beings have stated that what was attempted was started too…

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Hints to the Reader

Hints to the Reader

To all concerned, A page in the front matter of some editions of the Oahspe Bible has a section called “Hints to the Reader.” I suggest seekers use a great deal of caution if using that page since it contains some false information.

Joshu and Jesus

Joshu and Jesus

Within Faithism, the historical Jesus is referred to as “Joshu” (as in a form of “Joshua”, or Yeshua or “Yehoshua” in Hebrew). However, it is recognized that there is also a false Jesus created by false religions. This is not the same as Joshu, or as some refer to as the historical Jesus. The historical “Jesus” is the same as “Joshu” in Faithism. (JBS)

The Essene Faithists — True Israelites

The Essene Faithists — True Israelites

The Oahspe identifies the Essenes as true Israelites, and from whom Joshu (the historical Jesus) was raised up. From the Book of Saphah we read: “48. …the scattered tribes of the Faithists still held to the Great Spirit, Jehovih, keeping their service secret. These latter were without sin, doing no war nor resistance of evil against evil, but returning good for evil, and loving one another as one’s self. 49. From the Faithist branch sprang the assembly of Essenes, cultivating…

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The Oahspe is not Meaningless

The Oahspe is not Meaningless

“Difficult and arcane as it is in many places, Oahspe cannot be dismissed as nonsensical or meaningless. Its [scribe] was sincere and no charlatan. People have devoted their lives to its teachings. More than a century after he recorded it, Dr. Newbrough’s new bible remains in print and inspires the devotion of groups of Faithists around the world.” (Extract from Shalam – Utopia on the Rio Grande 1881-1907, page 14, by Lee Priestley; 1988. University of Texas at El Paso)

Suis and Clairvoyance

Suis and Clairvoyance

In Faithism, there is a concept called “Su’is” (Suis). This is defined as “a person who can see with the eyes closed, or one who can hear angel voices.” (Oahspe Glossary) These “angel voices” are referring to angels or other types of celestial beings that have been sent by Jehovih the Creator. This is certainly not a foreign concept in the Faithist belief structure. In fact, this is mentioned directly in the first century Didache when it says “prophesying or…

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