&quot;The Goal of Life&quot; is a New Thought classic by Hiram E. Butler where he describes the entire spiritual evolution of humanity.&nbsp;<br /><br />Based on a mystical vision of Christianity, Butler thought that an invisible &#39;Order of Melchisedek,&#39; 288,000 strong (144,000 male-female couples) would eventually be able to transcend the limitations of physical reality and become as &#39;Elohim,&#39; the plural components of God. He also brings into the mix other parts of his world-view, including his simplified version of Astrology, and many ideas similar to those promoted by New Thought.