ABOUT  THE INTERNATIONAL METAPHYSICAL MINISTRY

Traditionally, the word "Metaphysics" comes to us from Ancient Greece, where it was a combination of two words-Meta, (meaning over and beyond) and physics. Thus, the combination means over and beyond physics. In the definition found in most dictionaries, Metaphysics is referred to as a branch of Philosophy that deals with First Cause and the Nature of Being. It is taught as a branch of Philosophy in most academic universities today under the label of "Speculative Philosophy."

However, in today’s world, the word "Metaphysics" has become a description of many fields of interest. When one expresses an interest in Metaphysics, that interest may be in any one or a combination of the following subjects: Philosophy, Religion, Parapsychology, Mysticism, Yoga, ESP, Dreams, Jungian Psychology, Astrology, Meditation, Self-Help Studies, Positive Thinking, Life After Death, Reincarnation, etc.

"The principle difference between I.M.M. and the other major New Thought denominations such as Unity or Religious Science is that I.M.M. ordained ministers are free to choose their own operating names. I.M.M. ordained ministers can also choose what they teach and how they operate.

The common denominator of these and all similar subjects deals with an exploration of Reality. In the idealistic sense, the question becomes how does such knowledge benefit human life on this earth, both individually and collectively?

If we were to travel from one metaphysical teacher or organization to another, we would find people engaging in different things; all under the label of Metaphysics. This could be a wide range: yogis, mystics, astrologers, positive thinking teachers, meditation teachers, grapho-analysts, spiritual healers, self-help teachers, etc. However, the basic denominator is the search for truth, purpose and meaning in life, which cannot be isolated from basic spiritual questions. All of these fields, therefore, are regarded as part of Metaphysics by the International Metaphysical Ministry.

It is not the position of the International Metaphysical Ministry, to take one phase of the study of Metaphysics over another. It is the belief of the I.M.M. that there are many paths humans may travel on the way to finding Truth. There is an old proverb which states "No matter what path a human may travel, it is My Path; no matter where he walks, it leads to Me" 

In 1959, Dr. Paul Leon Masters began what has evolved into International Metaphysical Ministry. I.M.M. has joined Unity and Religious Science as one of the major metaphysically oriented movements that comes under the description of New Thought. The principle difference between I.M.M. and the other major New Thought denominations is that I.M.M. ordained ministers are free to choose their own operating names. I.M.M. ordained ministers can also choose what they teach and how they operate. The one provision is that the basic metaphysical teachings of the organization and its founder continue to be an integral part of what is shared with the public.

The I.M.M. was born of an independent minded man, Dr. Masters. The I.M.M. and its University System of the University of Sedona and the University of Metaphysics are truly unique in the field of metaphysics, religion in general, and in New Thought..

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