A blog exploring Zen Deism, meditation meets reason. Combining Deist philosophy with Contemplative practice
Deism, as defined by Dr. Michael Arnheim, is the “Belief in an impersonal creator God who does not get involved in the day-to-day affairs of the world” (1). I describe my spiritual path as spiritual Deism. For me, it’s a natural blending of contemplative practice with the Deist commitment to reason, observation, and a non-personal […]
What is Spiritual Deism? Read Post »
The turning of the calendar is more than just a date—it’s a sacred invitation. For Christians, it is a reminder that “if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17). For Buddhists, it echoes the truth that each moment is fresh, an opportunity to awaken. And for those who walk the
New Year, New You: Wisdom for Lasting Change Read Post »
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night… For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:8, 11 NKJV). Jesus is widely regarded by historians as a historical figure, though
Jesus Was Not Born Today Read Post »
Alan Watts once told a story that has stayed with me. After giving a talk on Canadian television, an announcer approached him and asked, “If the universe is governed by an intelligent and beneficent God, wouldn’t He naturally provide us with an infallible guide to behavior and to the truth about the universe?” Watts knew
The Dangers of an Infallible Guide Read Post »
Here I want to address the false dilemma created by C.S. Lewis’s famous “Trilemma” argument—often summed up as: Jesus is either a Liar, a Lunatic, or the Lord. It’s a false dilemma because there are more possibilities than just those three. One obvious option Lewis overlooks is that the New Testament may be, in large
Liar, Lunatic, Lord, or Legend Read Post »
