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Dietmar Rothe
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Life is! It is an opportunity for experience and spiritual growth. There is no hidden meaning;
we create meaning and value by how we live.
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I was born in Germany and lived there for 18 years before, during and after WWII. Having personally experienced the horrors and senselessness of war, I began questioning traditional values associated with nationalism and organized religion, and I soon realized that human governments cannot legislate truth or freedom, cannot establish true values and cannot give purpose to our lives.
After emigrating from my homeland, I moved from one location to another, trying to establish a new home in eastern Canada and in the western United States, but growing no permanent roots anywhere. Having no strong attachments to any particular place has given me a sense of cosmopolitan citizenship. My home is planet Earth. I feel most secure and at home in pristine, natural surroundings, wherever they can still be found. I have similarly not become attached to any particular ethnic, cultural or religious way of life.
This has permitted me to look beyond ethnic traditions and religious doctrines and pursue my quest for truth and freedom without these constraints.
My viewpoints, opinions and convictions have crystallized out of a lifelong study of the world's philosophies, sciences and religions. I have taken ideas from many sources of knowledge and integrated these with my own experiences and with my professional knowledge of physics and engineering in order to construct a self-consistent world view. My personal philosophy has been influenced by early Eastern Philosophy,
by the Idealism and Romanticism of the eighteenth century and by New Age thought. Other contributions have come from my knowledge of Western science, from my sense of logic and through my intuitions.
I have found many truths in the writings of Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Schelling, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Carl Jung, Khalil Gibran, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, Werner Erhard, Stewart Emery, Terry Cole-Whittaker and many others.
Birth Place: Oppach, Germany
Accomplishments: B. Eng. (Honors) Engineering Physics, McMaster Univ., (1961);
M.A.Sc. Applied Science, Univ. of Toronto, (1962);
Ph.D. Aerospace Sciences, Univ. of Toronto, (1966).
1st Carter Scholarship, Guelph Coll. Voc. Institute (1953);
Dean’s Honor List, McMaster Univ. (1959-1961);
NRC Fellowship, Univ. of Toronto (1961/62);
Wallberg Research Fellowship, Univ. of Toronto (1962/63);
Ford Foundation Fellowship, Univ. of Toronto (1964/65);
NASA Tech Brief Award (1970);
Editor’s Choice Award, Nat. Library of Poetry (1995,1996).
More than a dozen R&D grants (1962-1989) from DRB (Canada),
AF-AFOSR, USAF (WP-AFB, Griffiss-AFB, AFWL),
US Navy, US Army (ABMDA, HDL), ONR, ARPA,
DARPA, NASA, NASA SBIR I&II (JPL).
Holder of 4 patents in Pulsed Power Technology.
Pioneering Research in atomic physics, plasma physics, gas dynamics, spectroscopy, rocket propulsion, high-energy laser development (1966 - 1999), and author of 38 scientific papers published in scientific journals and proceedings.
Author of poetry published in anthologies of the National Library of Poetry (1995,1996).
Author of non-fiction, philosophical book, “In Search of Truth and Freedom” (Avila Books 2000).
Biographies in: Who’s Who in the West (1981,1982);
Men of Achievement (1981);
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering (1999/2000).
Member of: Sigma Xi (Emeritus) (1967-);
Optical Society of Am. (1982-);
Prof. Engineers of Ontario (1961-1998);
Planetary Society (1981-2000);
Astronomical Soc. Pacific (1990-).
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Books
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Poetry
Align with Creation by Dietmar Rothe
The principles on which the laws of cosmic evolution rest, are: “LOVE, WISDOM, and LOGIC.” As small droplets of the Creation Spirit, we can augment our power and enjoyment of life by aligning with the...
Ode To Joy by Dietmar Rothe
English Translation of "Freude Schoener Goetterfunken" in rhyme and meter, allowing it to be sung to Beethoven's "Ode to Joy."...
In Stiller Nacht by Dietmar Rothe
Ein Kamerad warst Du wie lang ich einen suchte....
Sehnsucht by Dietmar Rothe
Der Sehnsuchtsschmerz umgreift mein Herz...
Spirit Speaks by Dietmar Rothe
Seek Wisdom and Live in Harmony with the Laws of Creation...
Save Our Farmland and Honor the Trust by Dietmar Rothe
All across the country, precious farmland is lost to new suburban subdivisions.
This poem helped to educate citizens and preserve this last farmland for future generations....
Loyalty by Dietmar Rothe
Should prime allegiance be to God or king, to nations or to constitutions?
– such questions only fools would ask...
Kein Auge der Weisheit gleicht by Dietmar Rothe
Das Gedicht, "Kein Auge der Weisheit gleicht," ist eine wohlgemeinte Mitteilung an die Menschheit in dieser Epoche der weltumfassenden Unruhe. Es wird entscheidend sein zu dieser Zeit des geistigen E...
Wisdom 2005 by Dietmar Rothe
The poem, "Wisdom 2005" is an important message to all humanity. It is a newly edited version of the poem "No Eye Equal to Wisdom."...
No Eye Equal to Wisdom by Dietmar Rothe
Life is. All living beings evolve. By seeking wisdom and applying it in our lives, we can be part of humanity's spiritual evolution toward a better future. "This poem flows from the stream of life t...
Babylon 2003 by Dietmar Rothe
Thinking Out Loud by Dietmar Rothe
A Day with YOU by Dietmar Rothe
That Gleam of Love by Dietmar Rothe
Mission to Earth by Dietmar Rothe
Like Freedom, Life is a Privilege and a Responsibility...
Blanca's Song by Dietmar Rothe
Humans just don't understand...
Dreams, Desire, Destiny by Dietmar Rothe
Solitude by Dietmar Rothe
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Articles
Key Teachings of Jmmanuel by Dietmar Rothe
This is a transcript of an invited talk presented by the author at the 4th Annual International UFO Congress Summer Seminars, September 17, 2001. It gives the true teachings of Jmmanuel (aka Jesus) ac...
Euthanasia or Murder? by Dietmar Rothe
The state-enforced killing of Terri Schiavo by slow torture of dehydration and starvation is a brutal crime that goes far beyond euthanasia....
A New Year's Message of Hope by Dietmar Rothe
As we enter the new year 2005, our world remains divided and in turmoil. Yet, we also see unmistakable signs of spiritual awakening by a growing section of society, ready to begin the arduous journey ...
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News
A New Year's Message of Hope from Avila Books / Publishing, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Calif. by Dietmar Rothe
As we enter the new year 2005, our world remains divided and in turmoil. Yet, we also see unmistakable signs of spiritual awakening by a growing section of society, ready to begin the arduous journey ...
The Unexpurgated Teachings of Jmmanuel by Dietmar Rothe
Read the true words of wisdom of Jesus and become acquainted with the Laws and Directives of Creation and the Commandments of god. ...
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Additional information
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| Following are some sentiments and quotes from my recently published book, "In Search of Truth and Freedom:"
About life, Creation and evolution:
Life is not an accidental by-product of evolutionary events on Earth, but is the primary characteristic of
the Spirit of Creation, which pervades the entire universe, transcending itself into ever more magnificent
expressions of consciousness in a process of continual cosmic evolution (Chapters 9 and 11).
"Evolution is the process by which Creation perfects itself, on a cosmic scale as well as in each individual
being" (p.193).
“The path, as well as the goal, is spiritual growth" (p. 56).
About truth and wisdom:
"The universe is with us when we come from the truth. ... Real truth is endowed with the power of Creation.
There is nothing else of value" (p. 54).
"The search for truth is a journey of sel-discovery, out of the darkness of ignorance into the light of
understanding" (p. 55).
"We all have accumulated much knowledge, but we understand so little. Only through wisdom [and love]
can we understand the truth" (p. 55).
About mind and consciousness:
"True consciousness ... is a higher-order awareness of being aware. Consciousness is the spirit experiencing
the rational activity of the mind-brain system" (p. 72).
About freedom, love, fear and beauty:
"Fear thrives in the absence of spiritual consciousness. Fear takes over wherever love is not" (p. 207).
"The greatest victory in the fight for freedom is the conquest over fear" (p. 207).
"The path from darkness to light, from ignorance to wisdom, from fear to love, is also the road from bondage
to freedom" (p. 199).
"Beauty is the touchstone of the spirit" (p. 244).
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