Rousseau states in his great work, "On The Social Contract" "As soon as public service ceases to be the chief business of the Citizens, and they would rather serve with their money than their persons, the State is not far from its fall."  "Make gifts of money, and you will not long be without chains. The word 'finance' is a slavish word, unknown in the city-state. In a country that is truly free, the Citizens do everything with their own arms and nothing by means of money... I hold enforced …

Are you seeking to live a more authentic, spiritually-centered life? Have you been looking for a community that connects you with others who are integrating spiritual growth into everyday life? Are you aware of how your thoughts affect you and your circumstances? Do you see changes in the relationship between science and religion? The Down-to-Earth Spiritual Group is a non-sectarian, inclusive community in which we seek a clearer understanding of ourselves and the world around us. With group dis …