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Pope said he appreciated Keith's devoted sentiments, and he
would remember Keith in his prayers. The Pope invoked God's
blessings of joy and peace upon Keith and his family, adding, "With
every good wish."

Keith’s Letter to the Pope:

The Tao Te Ching is a non-religious book that reveals
profound spiritual principles. It is eighty-one verses about finding,
orienting ourselves toward, and then following the flow of energy
and spirit in our life, trusting it both to guide our actions and amplify
our efforts to achieve our best possible life. It is an eternal message
that strongly influenced other schools of Chinese philosophy and
religion, including Buddhism, Confucianism, and Legalism, which
was interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts
when originally introduced to China. Second to the Bible, this
classic text is the most translated book in the world with a universal
message that transcends culture and time written 2500 years ago.

This began my five-year journey of biblical and spiritual
study to complete the first Christian Edition of the Tao Te Ching
(Built For God). It features a text of the Tao Te Ching that’s infused
with language from the Bible to clarify themes common to both
books, and serves to begin a meaningful conversation without
religious differences because the core principles share a common
truth. The words speak to the heart with simple, direct, and
profound wisdom helping one live a fulfilling life.