THE FORBIDDEN RELIGION — ILLUMINATED COMMENTARY SERIES

By Minister Michael Cook
Cook Universal Ministry

Prepared for the Cook Universal Ministry — To Preserve the Light of True Wisdom

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PART 1 — The True God and The False God Within

Where fear once ruled the heart, let Light awaken the soul.

Ancient Gnostic symbols tell of two “gods”:
The True God: Love, peace, and healing.
The False God: Fear, shame, and control.

These are not beings in the sky.
They are two inner forces.

When trauma rules, fear pretends to be truth:
“You are trapped.”
“You are unworthy.”
“You must live afraid.”

But when awakening begins, the True God speaks:
“You are loved.”
“You are capable.”
“You can heal.”

The True God is revealed whenever fear loses authority.

Affirmation: The True Light rises within me and guides my healing.

Blessing: May love guide your steps and dissolve every fear.

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PART 2 — The Light-Bringer Within

Lucifer means “light-bringer.” Symbolically, this refers to:
Curiosity
Critical thinking
Courage to question fear

Christ symbolizes unconditional love.
Lucifer symbolizes the spark of insight.

These two are not enemies.
Truth and love must work together.

Affirmation: I honor both love and wisdom within me.

Blessing: May your mind shine with clarity and your heart with compassion.

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PART 3 — The Fall Into Matter

When life hurts deeply enough, the world can feel like a prison.
This is the symbolic “fall.”

Not a cosmic exile.
A human experience.

Suffering makes the world feel hostile.
Healing makes the world feel possible.

Affirmation: The world can feel safer again, day by day.

Blessing: May peace return to every place that once knew fear.

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PART 4 — The Divine Spark

Every human has the divine capacity to:
Care
Grow
Feel compassion
Heal
Hope

No one is soulless.
Some are temporarily overwhelmed.

Your ability to care proves the spark exists.

Affirmation: My spark is alive and growing.

Blessing: May the Light within you shine without fear.

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PART 5 — The Ego as Guardian

The ego is not the enemy.
It protects us when life overwhelms us.

Now the guardian learns new ways:
Less fear. More trust. More peace.

Affirmation: My ego is healing and working with my soul.

Blessing: May your heart guide your strength with gentleness.

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PART 6 — Two Human Conditions

There are not two species of humanity.
There are two emotional states:

Open heart:
Calm, curious, connected.

Protected heart:
On guard, afraid, overwhelmed.

Both deserve compassion.

Affirmation: All hearts can reopen with time.

Blessing: May your heart feel safe to grow.

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PART 7 — The Three Stages

Survival mind
Reflective mind
Peaceful mind

Everyone cycles through all three.
Healing increases time spent in peace.

Affirmation: I am allowed to be wherever I am today.

Blessing: May peace greet you more often with each new dawn.

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PART 8 — Awakening

Awakening is not escape.
It is recovery.

Fear stops being the only voice.
Hope returns.

Affirmation: My mind is learning peace again.

Blessing: May calm thoughts rise like morning light.

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PART 9 — The Soul’s Journey

This journey is not about leaving Earth.
It is about breaking patterns that once felt unbreakable.

Affirmation: I am changing the future by changing today.

Blessing: May each step forward be enough.

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PART 10 — Matter is Not Evil

Pain distorts how reality feels.
Healing reveals the world has goodness in it.

Affirmation: My body and life can support my healing.

Blessing: May comfort and relief return to your days.

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PART 11 — Reunion of Spirit and Body

Spirit is the heart.
Body is the vessel.

Healing reunites them.

Affirmation: My body and spirit work together.

Blessing: May wholeness return gently.

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PART 12 — The Reincarnation of Trauma

Repetition of suffering feels like rebirth into the same pain.

Breaking one cycle is spiritual liberation.

Affirmation: I break patterns and choose peace.

Blessing: May every old cycle fade into the past.

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PART 13 — Gnosis

Gnosis is not secret knowledge.

It is:
Self-understanding
Clarity
Emotional truth
Healing insight

Affirmation: Insight lights my path one step at a time.

Blessing: May wisdom rise softly within you.

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PART 14 — The Inner Authorities

The “archons” are internalized voices of:
Shame
Fear
Old beliefs that once protected, now limit

Compassion dissolves their hold.

Affirmation: My choices matter more than my fears.

Blessing: May courage strengthen your gentle heart.

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PART 15 — Ascension in Life

Ascension means:
Becoming more grounded
More resilient
More capable of love

Affirmation: I rise by living, not escaping.

Blessing: May elevation find you in ordinary moments.

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PART 16 — The Pleroma of Peace

The Pleroma is inner wholeness.
Safety in your own heart.
Belonging in your own story.

Affirmation: I am coming home to myself.

Blessing: May you feel at home in your own life again.

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PART 17 — The End of the Old World

The “end” is the end of fear’s rule.
The beginning of a gentler world.

Affirmation: A new life grows within me.

Blessing: May renewal rewrite every painful page.

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PART 18 — Spirit’s Real Victory

Victory is choosing healing over fear,
Again and again.

Affirmation: I win small battles daily.

Blessing: May strength hold you softly.

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PART 19 — The Only True Reality

Spirit gives life meaning.
Love makes the world real again.

Affirmation: I choose meaning over fear.

Blessing: May your world feel more alive with every breath.

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PART 20 — Returning to the Divine

Not leaving Earth.
Feeling safe here.

Affirmation: I belong. I matter.

Blessing: May belonging warm every corner of your life.

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PART 21 — Awakening of the Spark

Your spark grows every time you:
Care
Hope
Try again

Affirmation: My spark rises with every kind choice.

Blessing: May your inner Light guide your steps.

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PART 22 — The True God

The True God is found in:
Compassion
Peace
Connection
Healing

Fear is not God.

Affirmation: Love is the truth that heals me.

Blessing: May divine love dwell within you always.

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PART 23 — The Final Choice

There is only one spiritual choice:
Healing over fear.

You are already choosing well.

Affirmation: I choose healing. I choose life.

Blessing: May peace complete every part of your being.

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SERIES COMPLETED

Prepared for the Cook Universal Ministry — To Preserve the Light of True Wisdom
Illuminated Commentary by Minister Michael Cook, Minister of Light