a simple z-theory diagram
Hopefully this will help some of you understand the z-theory better. It is based on a waterfall dream I had a few years ago that left me the impression it graphically depicted the structure of reality. I suggest this diagram can be used by all religions and...
another old song posted by request: Are You There?
ARE YOU THERE? <---- Click to play song! I wrote this song some time ago to commemorate what for me was the end of a great illusion. I was still a pastor of a church. But this articulated the noticeable beginning of my deconstruction. Can you hear the desperation...
an old song I wrote in a dark place
I wrote this song years ago when I was in a very dark place. I was working on TLS yesterday when I noticed it was playing from my iPod as it shuffled through the thousands of songs it holds. As soon as I heard it, it evoked an incredible wave of emotion. It still...
how to answer the inevitable terrible question
Here are some simple answers that you can use, if you want to, to reply to the question, "So are you still a Christian or not?" "Yes!": You can use this to just get them off your back. Or perhaps you really are, realizing that the wide diversity of Christianity...
Meet a Member: Moxierocks
I'm changing the podcast thing a bit. I want to have "Meet a Member" podcasts so that members of TLS can meet other members. It looks like TLS is not only a resource for learning about spiritual independence, but also a place where relationships and even life-long...
the spirit of Jesus in everyday life
The old paradigm of sinners in need of a sacrifice to save them from eternal torment, the old cycle of sin/ repentance/ forgiveness, the antiquated concept of helpless creatures of an all-powerful Creator seated unmoving in the heavens... all these have lost their...
a list of discernments i’m working on
I'm working on a list of discernments that one needs to embrace in order to be spiritual in the universe. My ideas obviously emerge out of a Christian perspective. But it is inclusive of all walks, including religious, agnostic and atheist. My concern is that as we...
we are all connected
I watched a fascinating auto-documentary last night, "I AM" by Tom Shadyac. He created such movies as Bruce Almighty, The Nutty Professor and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. He suffered an accident and endured many months of post-concussion. He came out the other side of...
i hope this makes you laugh: happy spiritual independence day!
I did this for you guys in hopes of making you laugh. I made Lisa laugh. That's all that matters. I do love you guys. http://youtu.be/m6YTYXnKlVI
