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I am pleased to see the last entry. People in crisis are often drawn to Spiritual Teachings. and oftetrn hope for immediate releif. THsi is not always how it goes.  As the last poster pointed out, churchs are organizations built and populated by people, not God's. I am not denying that spiritual groups have problems, or that there are people who exploit spiritual seekers, far from it. But the Butterworths do not fall into that category, and I have found Eric's teachings wonderfully helpful when used as the last poster suggest. I have little more to add, other than my appreciation for the last poster taking teh time to provide this thread with  those fair and thoughtful comments.

Not ONE of the accusations in this complaint have EVER been legally challenged. Therefore, This tirade should be considered heresay with the intent to discredit and disgrace Eric and Olga Butterworth. If you want the LEGAL FACTS than you should go to (((Redacted)))

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The way I heard it, first the story went that Olga was an heiress...and then there was the OTHER story that went she was the child of an impoverished seamstress. I don't think anyone will know for certain what her real background was, but I know what I saw at Unity, and also what I didn't see. Never, at any time, was there any evidence that Eric and Olga were subsidizing anything there. And if they WERE subsidizing the place, why wouldn't they show their own church members the financial records? Why did they act like the place was broke, if it wasn't?

The best crooks are the ones who manage to create the illusion that they're honest and innocent. The truly great ones can even put on a show that they're generous.

Nevertheless, the Butterworths would not let their church members see the books when we asked for an accounting of the church finances. That fact should speak for itself. It only falls on the deaf ears of their most fanatical followers.

From what I saw, I truly don't think it's advisable to give support of any kind to Unity.

The way I heard it, first the story went that Olga was an heiress...and then there was the OTHER story that went she was the child of an impoverished seamstress. I don't think anyone will know for certain what her real background was, but I know what I saw at Unity, and also what I didn't see. Never, at any time, was there any evidence that Eric and Olga were subsidizing anything there. And if they WERE subsidizing the place, why wouldn't they show their own church members the financial records? Why did they act like the place was broke, if it wasn't?

The best crooks are the ones who manage to create the illusion that they're honest and innocent. The truly great ones can even put on a show that they're generous.

Nevertheless, the Butterworths would not let their church members see the books when we asked for an accounting of the church finances. That fact should speak for itself. It only falls on the deaf ears of their most fanatical followers.

From what I saw, I truly don't think it's advisable to give support of any kind to Unity.

The way I heard it, first the story went that Olga was an heiress...and then there was the OTHER story that went she was the child of an impoverished seamstress. I don't think anyone will know for certain what her real background was, but I know what I saw at Unity, and also what I didn't see. Never, at any time, was there any evidence that Eric and Olga were subsidizing anything there. And if they WERE subsidizing the place, why wouldn't they show their own church members the financial records? Why did they act like the place was broke, if it wasn't?

The best crooks are the ones who manage to create the illusion that they're honest and innocent. The truly great ones can even put on a show that they're generous.

Nevertheless, the Butterworths would not let their church members see the books when we asked for an accounting of the church finances. That fact should speak for itself. It only falls on the deaf ears of their most fanatical followers.

From what I saw, I truly don't think it's advisable to give support of any kind to Unity.

The way I heard it, first the story went that Olga was an heiress...and then there was the OTHER story that went she was the child of an impoverished seamstress. I don't think anyone will know for certain what her real background was, but I know what I saw at Unity, and also what I didn't see. Never, at any time, was there any evidence that Eric and Olga were subsidizing anything there. And if they WERE subsidizing the place, why wouldn't they show their own church members the financial records? Why did they act like the place was broke, if it wasn't?

The best crooks are the ones who manage to create the illusion that they're honest and innocent. The truly great ones can even put on a show that they're generous.

Nevertheless, the Butterworths would not let their church members see the books when we asked for an accounting of the church finances. That fact should speak for itself. It only falls on the deaf ears of their most fanatical followers.

From what I saw, I truly don't think it's advisable to give support of any kind to Unity.

I am not a member of The Unity Center of New York City, but a frequent visitor who has devoted most of his life to the Study of Truth. I would travel from Connecticut to New York City often, to attend the Sunday Service held at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall on Sunday mornings. I knew membership was available to me but I never felt the need to officially join the church. I felt privileged to experience the depth and beauty of these Sunday morning teach-in's with Eric and Olga Butterworth. My children would accompany me and were exposed to lectures that would help us grow as a family, giving us a practical application of Christianity that formed a strong bond of oneness that we derive strength from every day. Through these teachings we have been able to become better citizens and grow in our understanding of Jesus Christ.
Eric and Olga Butterworth's teachings were deeply rooted in what they would call "the religion OF Jesus rather than the religion ABOUT Jesus. Asking questions such as "What did Jesus believe ?" The central theme to the Butterworth's teachings was that Jesus was born a man who realized his God potential rather than the traditional religious view of God who became man. This teaching was about discovering the "Christ" within yourself i.e. The book "Discover The Power Within You." There were people of many religions who attended the Butterworth Unity services who felt included in this teaching.

This teaching is a depth to be realized and requires the daily discipline of prayer and meditation as the key to understanding. Affirmative prayer, requires stating the Truth principle, resonating with it, and keenly listening to the inner calling of God ideas. It is never praying TO God but FROM God consciousness. Prayer as seeing things from the highest point of view.

This teaching is quite simple but not easy to do. You must question your answers all the time.
The alleged quotes from The Butterworth's that were stated in the attack letter were grossly inaccurate as well as other claims that were stated.

The P.O Box in Greenwich, CT. was not for personal use but was registered to The Unity Center Of New York City. The Butterworth's lived in Greenwich, CT. This was not a secret. Olga Butterworth was a very wealthy woman before she met Eric Butterworth and had no need for the Church donations. I came to know the Butterworth's and had the rare opportunity to study with them in a small group in Greenwich. They never asked for money from anyone. They were very generous and would silently help those in need. Knowing The Butterworth's, the REAL SECRET is that THEY subsidized the Unity Center Of New York City to keep it operating, NOT the other way around.

Regarding the renegade group now known as The Unity Church Of New York led by Rev. Paul Tenaglia holding Sunday Services at Symphony Space? Yes, There was a falling out, which happens in Churches and relationships but I believe to this day that it happened because Paul and his mates were inspired to develop their version of a Unity Church devoted to people in the performing arts. Today BOTH Unity Churches co-exist in NYC, and maybe one day they will merge as one.
The Butterworth's were wonderful souls and I am grateful to write this retort.