Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do the Emissaries believe?
A: The core of the Emissary program is the experience of the divine in living, which is available to all people. We believe that no matter how jaded a person has become, no matter how much hurt covers over the experience of the divine, the spirit of universal Love is their most essential reality. We know that reality when we embody Love in our work, our play—in every facet of our lives.
Q: Who attends Emissary programs?
A: Often, people who sense that their life is reshaping or transforming in some important way and want to let that happen as creatively as possible.
Q: Are the Emissaries Christian?
A: We deeply value the spirit and vision that Jesus brought, and the profound gift that he gave humanity through his life and teaching. We seek to follow his example and teaching, as he invited us to do. We don’t believe that his courage and purity of heart relieves any person of their own spiritual responsibility.
We also recognize the truth that has been brought by other visionary leaders, some of whom are honored in the world’s great religions, and many who are relatively unknown.
Q: Are the Emissaries a cult?
A: The danger of cults is that individuals are induced to give up their lives—either to a single, eccentric leader, to a disempowering doctrine, or to “group think.” The Emissaries challenge people to live their own authentic lives, and to take ultimate responsibility for their worlds. Our programs foster a personal sense of purpose in the context of spiritual regeneration and transformation. At the same time, we acknowledge that there is a risk of cultic behavior whenever people associate in groups, large or small, and we are no exception. We believe that being conscious of this common human tendency is one of the best ways for us as individuals and as a group to go in a different direction.
Q: What kind people participate in The Emissaries?
A: People from many parts of the world and from many walks of life attend Emissary programs and/or live in Emissary communities. What they have in common is that they have chosen a personal path of spiritual awakening and transformation, and they are passionate about being of service.
Q: How do the Emissaries handle emotions?
A: We see human emotions as gateways for the expression of Love in all its forms. We don’t see the powerful capacity for emotion that is in each person as a mistake, even though the misuse of emotions can lead to unhappiness and destructiveness. When we learn to use our emotions for the expression of our inner spirit, they become tools for great creativity. Our classes and seminars assist people to release their spirit through the emotional gateways in their human makeup.