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Conversations from a post-Christian world…
Conversations from a post-Christian world… Continue reading
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Why have millions left organized religion, but are still interested in spirituality?
There is in everyone the longing to know intimacy with the Divine. The only difference between people—all people—is that a few are aware of this longing, while most are not. For those who are not, life is a constant challenge, … Continue reading
Enoch Walked with God: If He Did, So May We
Enoch is the human archetype of the sacred art of knowing God. History records the myths and legends of persons who lived at a level of God-consciousness never realized by the majority of their contemporaries. A few of them are … Continue reading
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Not To Judgment Too Quickly!
Recently, three unrelated stories appeared in the news. Yet, they seemed somehow interconnected by a reality shared by everyone. The first story was that of Mark McGwire making his tearful confession that he had in fact used steroids over a … Continue reading
Posted in Gilbert Arenas, Harry Reid, Mark McGwire, Tiger Woods
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The Christian Church is Declining…But, Why?
A question on the minds of millions of followers of Christianity is why the Christian church has been declining. There are a myriad of reasons. Here are a couple of my own observations and suggestions for turning it around. The … Continue reading
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An Open Letter to Christians: Science and Spirituality are Compatible
Carl Sagan once said, “Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality.” Apparently, it is not for Christians, however. They seem to know more than science; they have the scriptures! While the Bible may … Continue reading
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How To Know God
Religions have failed humanity. So has the religion, Christianity. While they start out right, they end up wrong. I’m a Christian theologian and much of what I see in the Christian church today, across all denominational lines, is nothing short of insane. If you want to know how to know God, the church is very possibly the last place you ought to look. Continue reading
Death is Your Guru; Let It Teach You
Death is your guru; let it teach you. Those words were spoken by the Buddha himself. You can learn to cope with death; indeed, with any crisis. I talk about this and other spiritual things in my new book The Enoch Factor: Sacred Art of Knowing God. Continue reading
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Why the "Law of Attraction" Doesn't Work for Most People
Author/Speaker/Spiritual Leader Provides Clues in Groundbreaking New Book, The Enoch Factor: Sacred Art of Knowing God. Continue reading
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"God Has No Religion!"
Christian Theologian Agrees with Gandhi’s statement that “God has no religion!” in groundbreaking new book, The Enoch Factor: Sacred Art of Knowing God. Continue reading
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