A Worthy Criticism of My Religion
Stefbot is outraged, and rightfully so…
I had a long post written out, but I think the video speaks well by itself at this point…
The Self-Evidence of God
I know a few people that definitely deserve a heaven if there is one, people whose goodness is so far beyond my own that it makes me doubt I’ll ever be in the running… But perhaps the best argument for God isn’t about proofs or sound reasoning, but in the observation of man and self.…
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Opinion Change: Agnosticism
After a discussion on Facebook (thanks JB), I have changed my mind about agnosticism being the most respectable position to hold about the existence of God. Let me explain in a better way than my former “agnosticism is cowardice” argument… Theism: X is true. Atheism: X is false. Agnosticism: Belief in X or not-X is…
DetailsRohr on Spiritual Growth
I subscribe to Father Richard Rohr’s newsletters every day even though I am generally not a fan of his theology. On occasion, though, there is a gem in there, making it worth the subscription (even though my cousin had to send me this one). This one was on spiritual growth: There is remarkable overlap and…
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+ Robert McDermott, in his chapter “The Need for Physical and Spiritual Dialogue: Reflections on Ken Wilber’s Sex, Ecology, Spirituality” raises the issue of whether polemical discourse is ever appropriate for academic and especially spiritual dialogue . He ends up rather strongly condemning polemic, his major point being that it isn’t spiritual. But…
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