Archive for August, 2008
The Cosmic Game of Tag
In previous posts, I expound on the topic of humans pursuing God. Pursuing God requires spiritual transformation. This transformation allows humans to “see” alternative realities; that is, the journey from seeing a different perspective to ultimately absorbing God’s kingdom through all mediums presented by God. Why should humans want to engage in this pursuit? Ricky [...]
Spiritual Transformation versus Conversion
“Seeing” requires spiritual transformation. Such transformation requires a radical reordering of values, priorities, interactions, perceptions, etc. Why does spiritual transformation seem to require this massive shakeup, this upheaval of that which has become comfortable (e.g., the matrix) to what can be an alarming yet necessary truth (e.g., the desert of the real). Too often, conservative [...]
The Current Reality Fallacy
Bill Maher of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher eschews religious belief as engaging in fantasy, often equating those believing in God with needing to have a “pretend friend.” Maher by implication professes “faith” in the current reality; that is, faith in the social and political institutions of the current culture. He effectively acts as [...]