The communal structure that humans evolved in is fragmenting, from large family groups, to small nuclear families, with damaging effects. We're losing mystical communion and thus community as well.
Category: philosophy
The Mystical Impasse in the Unification of Dualistic Physics
General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics are at polar odds with each other, and many physicists are trying to reconcile them in a grand unified theory. Perhaps they are not meant to be unified. Maybe unity is found elsewhere.
No-Self in the East, in the Bible, and Book of Mormon
The Eastern idea of "no-self" is confusing to Westerners, but I think the same concept can be found in our Western traditions, just known by different terms.
Luke 20:34-38 BHT: Marriage and the Resurrection
A new translation of Jesus' words about marriage and the resurrection.
Pure Consciousness is True Self, Ultimate Reality, and Absolute Truth
A state of consciousness which is purified of all thought forms seems to be identical to the Ultimate Reality/Truth.
Patriotism as Ethnocentrism? A Mystical Perspective
Should we encourage patriotism in and for our country? What might mysticism say about that?
Apprehending the Infinite in the Finite?
Is it possible for us, as finite beings, to experience the Infinite? How?
Do we Give Birth to God’s Children? A Mystical Interpretation
Did we live before our mortal lives? Was there a premortality? Do we bring God's children into the world? Yes, but not literally.
The Problem with ESP, the Paranormal, and Parapsychology: A Mystical View
I am skeptical of the traditional paranormal interpretations, but I do think there is something profoundly real in this phenomena, but it is that which we cannot ever openly demonstrate.
My Conversation with Glenn Ostlund about Mysticism
I have a chat with Glenn Ostlund about my journey from Mormonism to mysticism, and related mystical metaphysics and spirituality.