Report AGM 2005 Germany

Science, Consciousness and Healing in the 21st Century

Haus-Altenberg, Odenthal-Altenberg, Germany, 7-10 July 2005

Conference Report by Max Payne

Although near the industrial heartland of West Germany, Altenburg is a little hamlet set in delightful wooded countryside with a magnificent gothic church. In that peaceful setting the conference began with a moment’s silent recollection of the victims of the terrorist bombing in London earlier that day.

There followed a mind-expanding two days in which talk and discussion continued from breakfast until dinner. Beate Ingenabel expounded the ‘New German Medicine’ of Ryke Hamer. In his theory disease is not due to infection by microbes, or metastasis by cancer cells. It is caused by the way the individual materialises consciousness. Bettina Berger argued that much of medicine is a social construction which thinks in numbers, and excludes the reality of the patient as a person.

Stephan Krall pointed out the search for a transmutation of the elements in alchemy was not merely bad chemistry, but a holistic quest which involved the interconnection of matter and spirit. The extreme frontiers of modern physics suggest that ideas about the transmutation of the energies of matter, and their interconnection with consciousness, point towards viewing alchemy in a new perspective.

Robert Kirnbauer gave us a relaxation into the practice of "laughing yoga". This releases bodily energy and intuition through the power of laughter.

Eckehard Eibl reviewed the massive amount of research showing that homeopathy somehow works, and then suggested a new theory which explains it in terms of the innermost quantum geometry of water molecules.

Ulrich Kramer described his research as a counselling psychologist in which transpersonal phenomena appear as his clients recollect their past and hidden thoughts. Not only past lives, but telepathy from others seem to be part of a discovery of personal truth.

Bernhard Harrer reviewed some the new developments in the intersection of science and spirituality in Germany. In particular he outlined a 12 dimensional field theory by Hein which points towards the prospect of free energy. He also explained the "Wikipedia" project which offers the possibility of "open source" cultural information.

The Friday evening had the traditional social event. Every contribution was essential and a delight. The music provided by Di Clift and her choir, and the piano pieces by John Clarke and Vanessa Dodd provided a delightful harmonic background to an enjoyable evening. It was fun, it was relaxation, and the happy and intangible "Network Spirit" was truly aroused.

The Saturday began with Max Payne arguing that Reductionist Materialism was outdated and that strict logic and modern quantum physics demanded the recognition of the wider dimensions of mind. This was not an area for religious dogma, but for open, self -critical process of science.

Ove Sviden gave an account of the vision behind his World Peace Foundation. Roger Taylor explained "Ormus" which appears to be a new state of matter in which some elements appear in a totally unreactive state through "Cooper pair" electronic bonding. It is claimed that "Ormus" has remarkable medicinal properties.

Benvenuto Andrean used a Power Point demonstration to show how illustrations from a Persian book could be used to awaken an intuitive awareness of the process of psychic maturation.

Erlendur Haraldsson gave an account of some meticulously documented cases where children appear to remember past lives. The previous life had often ended in violent death. Cases usually occurred in societies that believed in rebirth, but one case came from Iceland.

Alexander Trofimov explained an elaborate series of experiments showing that the long and short alleles of the D4 dopamine gene react differently in very low geomagnetic fields. This gene is important in the development of neural processes and therefore consciousness.

Doris Jones outlined the results of the UK Select Health Committee’s inquiry into the pharmaceutical industry . It reported grave deficiencies in testing and marketing of drugs, which suggested that science and health had too often been subordinated to financial profit.

Clif Sanderson gave a participatory demonstration of deep field relaxation, which attempts to reach the zero point zone of cosmic creativity.

Paul Hague gave witness to his vision of the coming Paragonian society in which a total wholeness will be achieved through the union of all opposites. An information system will unify all science, politics, finance and religion. In this way our sick society will be cured by love.

These sessions were an admirable demonstration of the Network guidelines of openness, rigour, and love. Openness was shown to a wide variety of challenging and unconventional viewpoints. Deep mutual respect was shown between speakers and audience: but there was also rigour. Beate Ingenabel was questioned about her opposition to vaccination, and asked to explain the success of the WHO vaccination campaign to eradicate small pox. Max Payne was challenged over his assertion that Reductionist Materialism had caused a moral black hole at the heart of Western society. Roger Taylor was asked to explain how solutions of "Ormus" could be sold, when it was supposed to be chemically inert. Paul Hague was queried as to whether accelerated evolution would really deliver the Paragonian society within 5 years. Not all the answers were thought convincing.

On Saturday evening many attended a choral concert in the church next door. For historical reasons the church held both Protestant and Catholic services, though separately. For the first time since 1945 both choirs had combined forces. It was thought a happy omen for our conference.

Sunday was the day for the formal Annual Meeting. Reports were given by Bart van der Lugt as chairman, Charla Devereux, David Lorimer and directors holding various domains. The SMN has had a successful year and its activities have done well. However the Treasurer, Chris Lyons , had a sober warning. Subscriptions to SMN have never covered its costs. In the past the shortfall has been met by the Trust Fund. However the investment capital of the Fund has been drastically reduced by the necessity of paying back a large loan. This has cut its income, and whereas the Fund used to give over £40,000 annually to support SMN activities, in future this will be reduced to something nearer £15,000. Membership figures have been static, or even declining. Financial problems will be solved if this is successfully addressed.

Claudia Nielsen, Mike King, and Martin Redfern were re-elected to the board, and Stephan Krall was elected to replace Bernhard Harrer. Bernhard was thanked for the great deal of work he had done as a Board member. As Stephan was responsible for much of the organisation of this happy and successful Annual Meeting at Haus Altenberg, the mantle has obviously fallen on worthy shoulders.

The final item was a feedback session in which the meeting dispersed into groups to discuss the future direction of the SMN. A great deal of optimistic energy was generated, and the answer to most of the "either / or" questions put to the groups was an energetic "both !" The SMN must remain grounded in science, and must go forward to explore wider fringes of consciousness. It must not be frightened of the world "spirituality". A full survey of the collective vision will be announced later.

The session ended with enthusiastic thanks to our German hosts (including Gaby Happe) who found such a pleasant venue, provided half the participants, and with great courtesy had conducted everything in English from all the talks to the meal time conversations.

Max Payne is a Vice-President of the Network.