Feeling scorned by my lapsed allegiance to conservative evangelicalism and the Republican Party, a family member dismissively impugned, "If you're not a conservative and you're not a liberal, then what are you? You're trying to carve out a middle-ground that doesn't exist!" Though clearly intended as a rhetorical question, I decided to answer. "The English language has a word … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Affirms A Robustly Nondualistic Perspective
Elton Trueblood
Wrong from the Start: How Christian Culture Keeps Pulling Us Away from Jesus
I love Jesus but loathe most elements of Christian culture. The reason is that Christian culture usually has little to do with following Jesus and when there is a direct connection it is often in direct conflict with The Way of Jesus. The more I study it the more I become convinced it's more influenced by Screwtape than the Holy Spirit. Let's be clear. This isn't about … [Read more...] about Wrong from the Start: How Christian Culture Keeps Pulling Us Away from Jesus
Answering Two Big Questions: What Is the Meaning of Life and Why Am I Here?
It has been said that it's not enough to know your "What?" in life. It's crucial to dig deeper and understand your "Why?" The former is like a compass pointing toward what direction to go. The latter nourishes you along the journey. The question of "What?" is vital. It tells a person they're a parent and have a responsibility to care for his or her child. Yet the question of … [Read more...] about Answering Two Big Questions: What Is the Meaning of Life and Why Am I Here?
Why Is It So Hard to Find a Church Community Full of Sacred Humanists?
Have you ever come across an online description of a community that truly inspired you? As you read it, something deep within yourself came alive and you thought, 'I've finally found my people! Even if it's a mere fraction as good as it sounds, I need this in my life.' I had that experience a couple years ago with a community of secular humanists. Sorry for being unable to find … [Read more...] about Why Is It So Hard to Find a Church Community Full of Sacred Humanists?
