Church of Belief Science

AS WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY SERIOUS HEALTH AND FINANCIAL CRISIS DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS, I WANT TO WISH ALL OF YOU PEACE AND SAFETY DURING THESE TRYING TIMES. MY HOPES ARE THAT YOU ARE SAFE AND MEETING YOUR BASIC NEEDS. OUR CHURCH HAS A CANON THAT THE KNOWABLE AND INTENTIONAL SPREAD OF DISEASE IS A WRONGDOING--AN EVIL. SO WE MUST DO OUR BEST TO EDUCATE OTHERS OF THE HARM THAT IS DONE BY INTENTIONAL CARELESSNESS. WE MUST DO WHAT WE CAN TO PROTECT OURSELVES FROM THE ...DISEASE, AND AT THE SAME TIME, WE WANT TO CARE FOR THOSE THAT ARE ILL. IF YOU ARE PROVIDING LOVING CARE TO THOSE WHO ARE ILL, BE SURE TO DO SO IN A WAY THAT PROTECTS YOURSELF AND OTHERS. THE CHURCH IS STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY AT THIS TIME. WE HOPE THAT AS THE ECONOMY RECOVERS IN THE USA, THE CHURCH WILL RECOVER TOO. CHURCHES SURVIVE ON THE DONATIONS OF THOSE WHO ARE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS, AND DONATIONS ARE VERY LOW RIGHT NOW. PEOPLE ARE WORRIED ABOUT THEIR FINANCES. WE WILL CONTINUE TO PAY FOR PRIEST CANDIDATES TO GET THEIR DIPLOMAS AND GARMENTS. THE CANONS OF THE CHURCH SHOULD GUIDE YOU. PRACTICE AND TEACH THE CANONS. AT THIS TIME, WE NEED A POSITIVE MESSAGE OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT. PEOPLE ARE LITERALLY SACRIFICING AND RISKING THEIR LIVES TO SAVE OTHERS--THIS IS THE HUMAN SPIRIT IN ACTION. THE HUMAN SPIRIT IS WHAT BRINGS US TOGETHER IN LOVE AND IN COMPASSION. OTHER RELIGIONS WILL HAVE A HARD TIME GIVING A REASON FOR THIS PANDEMIC AND THE PAIN THAT IS SUFFERED BY SO MANY (DID A GOD CAUSE THIS?). BUT THE CHURCH OF BELIEF SCIENCE'S FOCUS IS ON THE GOOD THAT COMES FROM PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER TO DEFEAT A COMMON PROBLEM. WE WILL WIN IN THIS STRUGGLE BY SHARING AND ACTING ON OUR BELIEF IN THE HUMAN SPIRIT. I WISH YOU THE BEST IN THESE TRYING TIMES. ROBERT COTTONE

Announcing publication of The Church of Belief Science's Reform Christianity Bible. This is a postmodern revision of the four Gospels. It is an affirming, inspiring, and positive version of the Gospels. The Gospels are revised according to the principles of the Church of Belief Science, a fully postmodern church. Readers will experience a reformed Christianity which is positive, inclusive, and embracing. The revision provides a picture of Jesus of Nazareth, a man who believed... he held a special place in the history of his people. In this version of the Bible, there is no hell, condemnation, sin, or hatefulness. It is a narrative of the power of love over hate, non-violence over violence, faith over death, and hope over hopelessness. It is written to be friendly to sexual minorities and, as far as possible, it is gender neutralized. Although the Bible is patriarchal, this version is more friendly to women. It is also friendly to people with disabilities, as any reference to disability related to sin or possession is modified. Jesus's commandment--to love one another as he loved--is the focus of this narrative. Readers will want to return to this text regularly as they will find it to be a spiritual guide and a welcoming manual for religious practice. ORDER A COPY OF THIS BOOK AT: www.smashwords.com/books/view/959767

This is an interview with Robert Rocco Cottone, the founder of the Church of Belief Science. He describes his reasons for starting the Church and defines some basic Church canons.

As many of you know, I founded the Church of Belief Science (CBS) in 2007 based on a positive view of human nature and on ethics of optimal human interaction. Since 2007, the CBS has grown slowly, but recently membership has grown exponentially. For example, there are approximately 2000 members on the African continent and five active CBS priests there are trying to establish orphanages and schools to serve children in need. Worldwide, there are over 35 priest candidates in a...n on-line training program I designed. I am not a person who often asks for help, but I need your help in establishing a positive psychology of religion and assisting those in need, especially in Africa. Please visit the church website (www.churchofbeliefscience.org) and consider making a contribution on the "Donations" page. All church workers are volunteers, and the money will be spent to enhance the mission, especially in Africa. Whatever your religious affiliation, I hope you support my effort to spread the message of a positive ethics of human relations. Also, I would appreciate if you could forward this message to your friends. Thank you. See more

The Church of Belief Science is officially in the process of establishing a chapter in the Republic of Kenya. We are asking members of the church and the public to consider contributing to our efforts to expand the church on the African continent through the efforts of several hard working members of the church in Kenya. Funds are needed to register the church in Kenya and to build or rent a space for official Assembly meetings. Approximately 1200 people are being served in Kenya by our priest candidates. Please visit the Church website and go to the "Donation" tab for information on how to make a contribution to the Church. Please indicate that your donation is for the Kenya Mission.