Dr. Jay N. Forrest, D.Min., is a Zen Deist Philosopher, independent scholar, and certified meditation teacher whose work centers on rational inquiry, contemplative practice, and the pursuit of wisdom through reason and reflection.
His intellectual path spans early Christian ministry, Greek New Testament exegesis, deep study of the Pali Canon, theistic mysticism, and broader philosophical traditions. Ordained in 1986 and completing his Doctor of Ministry in 2006, he ultimately forged a non‑dogmatic synthesis he calls Zen Deism—a reflective spirituality grounded in reason, enriched by cross‑cultural contemplative disciplines, and oriented toward timeless truths beyond creed or institution.
Drawing on formal training as an interfaith minister, certification in meditation instruction, and decades of engagement with ancient texts, Dr. Forrest approaches scripture and philosophy not as relics of the past but as living conversations with enduring human questions. His work seeks to illuminate a rational, contemplative spirituality for those exploring paths outside conventional religion.
This site serves as a repository for his ongoing reflections, offering resources on philosophical Deism, meditative practice, and insights from a life devoted to thoughtful inquiry. Dr. Forrest claims no doctrinal authority—only the fruits of study and contemplation, shared with fellow seekers.
Visitors are invited to explore with open discernment.