Lecture Notes: Cosmic Sex and Biblical Origins

Introduction

• Topic: Cosmic Sex
• Discussion on the origins and meaning of Holy Communion and other biblical traditions.

Holy Communion and Its Origins

• Holy Communion's origin linked to ancient cannibalism.
  • Consuming flesh and blood to gain characteristics of the consumed.
• Evolution from human consumption to symbolic bread and wine.
  • Osiris’s story in Egypt leading to Dionysus in Greece.
  • Transformation to Christian tradition of bread and wine.

Cosmic Sex and Human Sexuality

• Sex in humans not limited to procreation unlike animals.
• Human sexual impulse explained as a connection to the divine.
  • Nature has a purpose for human sexuality beyond procreation.

Virgin Births Across Cultures

• Multiple cultures have virgin birth stories similar to Mary’s.
• Virgin birth viewed as a spiritual metaphor.
  • Divine conception through spiritual intercourse.

Spiritual Intercourse Explained

• Emphasis on spiritual rather than physical sexuality.
• Biblical references to spiritual intercourse.
  • Jesus’ reference to ‘knowing’ as an intimate spiritual union.

Role of Gender in Spirituality

• God as both male and female; importance of balance.
• Female aspect of God (Shekinah) often overlooked.
• Need for spiritual union of male (mind) and female (spirit) for enlightenment.

Misinterpretations of Sin and Sexuality

• Misunderstanding of sexuality and sin in religious contexts.
• Sin defined as emotional obstruction between mind and spirit.

Historical and Modern Reflections on Gender

• Historical subjugation of women likened to spiritual suppression.
• Call for recognition and respect for the feminine divine.

Closing Remarks

• The lecture stressed the importance of understanding ancient stories and breaking traditional barriers.
• Anticipation of further discussions in Cosmic Sex Part 2.