Spirituality: where do we begin? It’s an important question for those who are starting to explore what spirituality means in their lives. But it’s also important for those who have been at it for some time. After all, no matter where you are, when it comes to spirituality, we all… Read More »Spirituality: Beginning at the Beginning
It happens more than I want to admit. It happened again this week. Some people tell me that I’m “Anti-Religion” or a destructive force. Given that religion has been foundational for my spiritual journey, perhaps there’s something to explore. The following is a text version of this posting. In recent… Read More »Am I Anti-Religion?
The common pronouns for God are he/his. But is that what’s in the Bible? Or foundational theology? If God’s pronouns are they/them, does that make God trans? The following is a text version of this posting. The first book in the Bible is the book of Genesis. Many people think… Read More »Is God Trans? What Are God’s Pronouns?
Spirituality and your spiritual path: What’s most important? There are three things that I know are essential for the spiritual dimension of life. The following is a text version of this posting. Spirituality is a significant focus of my life and my work. While many things can be explored under… Read More »Spirituality: Three Important Things
Christian spirituality suffers from a basic problem: most people don’t know what it is. Too often, among Christians, dogma is confused with spirituality. The video explains the problem and identifies some of the authentic expressions of Christian spirituality. The following is a text version of this posting. It was a… Read More »The Problem with Christian Spirituality
People rarely describe themselves as “religious” today. While an increasing number of people call themselves “spiritual but not religious,” even people who regularly attend a house of worship avoid the term “religious.” Explore four reasons behind this shift in how people describe themselves. The following is a text version of… Read More »People Are Not Religious Today: Four Reasons
The violence and abuse rooted in religion is a worldwide phenomenon that’s been evident throughout history. We see it in wars, inquisitions, crusades, and the enslavement of people. Recognizing how religion has been used to harm people and the world, how do we maintain faith and spiritual practice while honestly… Read More »Keep the Faith by Losing Your Religion
Lots of people talk about God saving us. They’ll say, “You need to be saved!” I don’t know if anyone needs to be saved, but it seems that many people are trying to save God. At least, they are trying to save THEIR God. The following is a text version… Read More »Does God Need to be Saved?
