UNITY is a link in the great educational movement inaugurated by Jesus Christ; our objective is to discern the truth in Christianity and prove it. The truth that we teach is not new neither do we claim special revelations or discovery of new religious principles. Our purpose is to help and teach mankind to use and prove the eternal Truth taught by the Master. ~Charles Fillmore!

I rediscovered this statement when I recently read Lessons in Truth by H. Emilie Cady. There has been discussion over the years within the Unity movement as to whether Unity is Christian or not. It seems to me that this statement clarifies and answers that question.

Both Charles and Myrtle read the Bible and were deeply committed to the teachings of Jesus. Unity was at one time called Unity School of Christianity and also has been known as Unity School of Practical Christianity.

What is the eternal Truth taught by the Master? Jesus taught oneness with God through discovering his own divinity. He taught unconditional love and forgiveness. He taught the importance of treating others as you want to be treated. He taught the power of healing and connecting with God through prayer. His teachings are universal and beyond Christianity. They are expansive spiritual teachings to be lived.

James Dillet Freeman writes in The Story of Unity: The Fillmores went back to the original teachings of Jesus. They restated in modern language the great truths they found in the Bible:

“God is within you. You can find God there.”

The Fillmores lived by the Bible. They studied the misunderstood teachings of Jesus—about the immanence of God, the love of God, the power of believing prayer. They proclaimed these teachings in their magazines, books, and in their talks. They continued until thousands upon thousands of people were putting the teachings into practice and proving with quickened bodies, with minds set free, with lives renewed, that the teachings are true.”

They delved deeply into the metaphysical meaning of the scriptures and applied them consistently to their lives, discovering that their lives continued to improve. Long time Unity students call themselves “Truth Students.” May you discover the power of Truth through study and exploration as you let its power transform your life for the better. It certainly has mine. I am grateful to be on this journey of Truth with you.

 I behold the Christ you are,

Deidre