Shams-Tabriz Habib, a dear friend of Cosmic Lighthouse will begin a series of conversations with Archangel Michael channeled by Valerie Wood on a variety of topics. In this conversation, topics include an introduction, transformation of humanity, making choices and choosing our bodies.

Today, humanity threads precariously on the threshold where the old era of limitation meets the new era of potential. Technological, religious and political changes are now converging into a new future unlike any in the past history of the planet. While some people are excited about the new possibilities, most are fearful of the unknown. We are all keen to know what is in store for humanity.

Right now is the moment when people most need inspiration and guidance. Right now is the time for responsible people to step forward and share positive futures for humanity to choose and create.

Yet today, the movie studios of Hollywood churn out scenario after scenario of how humanity can destroy itself or be conquered by robots and space aliens. The news reports about terrorism, SARS, disasters and stock market chaos only aggravate the fear and panic.

I was watching a Japanese anime called Vexille. It is about the year 2077 and Japan has isolated itself from the world. Apparently, some scientists are developing robotic technology to take over humanity. Well, the story is not important here and so I am not going into the details of the plot. But what triggers the topic of this column is that the movie is about humanity trying to save itself.

I cannot help but draw a connection to other science fiction movies where the protagonists are always trying to save humanity. If not from some man-made disasters, then it is about averting some natural catastrophes like a meteorite falling on Earth, ice age, the sun burning out, or some disease wiping off mankind. The plot may be different, but the theme is always about some heroes saving humanity.

Now, my question is this: why do we need to save humanity?