And the Invention of the Church It seems to be a fact of human nature: as soon as someone has a good idea, others want to turn it into a movement. Something simple and personal becomes complex and collective. This tendency runs contrary to the teachings of Jesus. His message was not designed for an …
Month: August 2025
Jesus Without the Church Looking at the mess the world is in, Jesus’ message is vitally important today. In fact, can’t we say that we are living in truly apocalyptic times? We do not have the threat of Roman armies, but we do have environmental threats and the threat of nuclear war. The question is: …
The Crucifixion, Slea Head, Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Republic of Ireland 📜 Then Came Paul Everything changed when Paul began to write. Paul never met Jesus in person—only in a visionary encounter on the road to Damascus. And in his letters, we see Christ undergo a dramatic evolution. Paul rarely speaks of Jesus’ earthly life. …
The Real Risk Lies With People, Not Machines If you spend any time on YouTube, you’ll have seen the warnings: “AI will wipe out humanity!”“We’re building our own replacement!”“The machines are taking over!” The thumbnails are dramatic, the music ominous, and the voices urgent. And millions watch. Fear sells. But the truth about AI is …
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face. — 1 Corinthians 13:12 I do not claim to know. When I say I “believe,” I mean I hold a working hypothesis — a map that seems to fit the terrain as I see it now, but which I am prepared to …
Across Europe—including well-known centres like Cologne, Venice, and Nice—and in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Trinidad, Carnival has long expressed a shared spirit of festivity and release, taking different forms wherever people sought a break from imposed order. It has served as a kind of sanctioned suspension of moral norms—a time when excess, transgression, …
There’s something deep in all of us that craves belonging. You see it not just in humans, but in animals too. Most mammals are born entirely dependent—needing their parent for food, warmth, and safety. But they also need emotional connection. That early bond, especially in humans, shapes more than how we behave—it shapes how we …
📜 Then Came Paul Everything changed when Paul began to write. Paul never met Jesus in person—only in a visionary encounter on the road to Damascus. And in his letters, we see Christ undergo a dramatic evolution. Paul rarely speaks of Jesus’ earthly life. Instead, he writes of: Christ the Redeemer – “Christ died for …
Utopia, Power, and the Collapse of Rajneeshpuram The Oregon phase of Osho’s movement—commonly referred to as the Rajneeshpuram years (1981–1985)—was perhaps the most dramatic and controversial chapter in his life. Marked by rapid expansion, political conflict, authoritarian drift, and eventual collapse, it left a lasting imprint on public perception of Osho and the dangers of …
—and Why That’s a Problem Most of us want someone to lead us. It seems to be part of how humans are wired. We look for a figure—someone strong, confident, and certain—who can tell us what to believe, how to act, and what it all means. That desire makes sense, especially in confusing or difficult …