I have a chat with Glenn Ostlund about my journey from Mormonism to mysticism, and related mystical metaphysics and spirituality.
Category: psychology
Considering the Mind-Body Problem Mystically
An exploration of questions proposed to mysticism as a potential source of solutions to the mind-body problem.
John 5:16-30 BHT: The Power to Act from the One
The Son's decisions and power to act come from the Father, the Source, the One.
Temple or No Temple: Where does God Really Live?
Religious history often depicts temples as sacred places where God is present and is known. But what kind of temple?
Envisioning Reality: Beliefs Become our Communal Reality
Beliefs are not merely concepts in our mind, they actively shape our perception of reality, and even form that Reality.
Dual-Aspect Monism, Neuroscience, and Mysticism
The mind-body problem has vexed philosophers and scientists for ages. How do these two relate? Mysticism may hold a key to penetrating the problem to its source.
The Saving Power of “Christ” Consciousness
Christ consciousness is a term that is often seen as New Age woo-woo, but it has deep and genuine mystical roots, and I think it is the future of Christianity.
The Speed of Light in the Vacuum of Consciousness
What can contemplation tell us about the speed of light or causality? Perhaps a lot, even All.
Jesus isn’t coming, but Christ is already here
We often have a literal conception of Jesus' return, but the spiritual-mystical realization infinitely outshines it.
The Modern Transformation of Religious Language
For many people, religious language is failing. New words are being used to refer to similar religious ideas.