What is the covenant method? The utopian total transformation of nature and history will be realized through a pragmatic, human-centered, real life process. The essence of this paradoxical method is to start by affirming the value of the real world as it is and the importance of living life in it. At the same, time the covenant focuses on the future ideal world; participants commit to move the present status quo toward that desired ideal state. The Divine sets goals, instructs, inspires, and judges—but the human partner must actively participate in the process or the desired outcome will not happen.

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