Of Judgment
It is always fascinating to hear Christians speak of what they “should” be or do as a Christian. They will remark how a behavior is “not Christian,” or say they must do what is “Christian.” What does that mean? Presumably …
It is always fascinating to hear Christians speak of what they “should” be or do as a Christian. They will remark how a behavior is “not Christian,” or say they must do what is “Christian.” What does that mean? Presumably …
I have spent a good deal of time throughout these past writings dismantling almost all of Christian dogma and theology. I have done so because at Christianity’s foundation is the fundamental fatal flaw of believing that the self, the ego, is Real, …
One of the things I find quite disturbing and arrogant about theologians, apologists, pastors, and many “religious” people, is their belief humanity is somehow, some way, something “special.” That is not to say all individuals are not special in their own …
There are many different notions of “salvation.” Some think they will get to Heaven by accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Some believe they will receive 72 virgins in paradise upon their death. Others believe they will be reincarnated into different …
One of the oft heard criticisms theists make towards atheists is the complaint they do not believe in anything they cannot see. Indeed, atheists are often blasted for their lack of “faith” in the unseen, for their need of “proof” as the disciple “doubting” Thomas demanded. …
While all words are ultimately inadequate to express what God truly is, perhaps the best way to describe God is the Oneness of All. God is the One, the Uncreated All. God is that which is never born and never …
We have discovered many things already in the previous chapters of this book. We have learned there is no such thing as “other realms of existence,” “other dimensions,” “immortal souls,” the “supernatural,” and other “magical” notions. The universe is, as they …
Whenever we find something which works for us, whether it is a new found insight, religion, worldview, diet, workout program, meditation technique, etc., it is natural for us to want to spread the “good news” to others. We do this because we are …
It has been mind-blowing to come to these insights into the origins of Christianity, the nature of life, death, and Oneness. Wikipedia defines a delusion as “A belief held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary.” This sums up typical religiosity …
It is amazing how tenacious the human mind is in demanding explanations for everything. For whatever reason, most of us simply cannot accept the emptiness of the question, of not knowing. For most of us, not having answers is a …