The Austere and Less Austere Twofold Path

It may seem odd to define the Involuntary Inward Path of the ascetic as less austere than the mission of the Evolutionary Outward Path, since the Inward Path has always been thought of as austere (even though in essence it is a path toward bliss not pain). Both Paths are affirmed in the Twofold Path of the Evolutionary Christian Church.

The Outward Path has a very austere and long term goal in evolving to Godhood. The Inward Path is difficult but it is at least possible to be attained by humans. The goal of the Inward Path is union with the Soul Within, which can be achieved with various religious disciplines. The goal of the Outward Path is Godhood, activated by the Spirit Will To Godhood, and this eventually requires epiphenomenal knowledge of evolution, and at least a biospiritual trust, or faith, in the evolutionary goal Godhood, which is far more austere.