I may no longer be Christian, but I live in the so-called ‘Bible Belt’ and many of the people I know and care about are. It seems for many, abortion is the one issue that is non-negotiable. But what if focusing solely on this issue actually hinders the very goal of bringing more people to faith?
Most people remember John Lennon for his music. I remember him for changing my life. Sounds dramatic? Perhaps. This is the story of how the news of Lennon’s death – combined with the way the message was delivered – jump-started my eventual deconstruction.
I was in my car, which does not happen very often these days, and an audio book by Seth Godin was playing from my phone
Growing up in the seventies, we idolized the outlaws—Robin Hood, Jesse James, and Billy the Kid. They stood against “the man.” But looking at the modern political landscape, I see a strange irony: a generation of people claiming the outlaw spirit while following a script written by billionaires.
A prophet is not revered in his own country, according to the Bible. After years of working in the IT department of the City of
Explore the mysterious and tragic priesthood of Diana at Nemi, where a deadly fight for succession was waged between a runaway slave and the priest. Discover the strange rituals and beliefs that surrounded the sacred grove, from the Golden Bough to the love of Diana and Hippolytus. Uncover the secrets of this ancient and strange cult.
Explore the mysterious and tragic priesthood of Diana at Nemi, where a deadly fight for succession was waged between a runaway slave and the priest. Discover the strange rituals and beliefs that surrounded the sacred grove, from the Golden Bough to the love of Diana and Hippolytus. Uncover the secrets of this ancient and strange cult.
You are unique in this universe and you have something amazing to give back to it, but only if you allow yourself the opportunity to become your fullest self.
Discover how synchronicity, intuition, and divination can be used to discover meaning in your life and gain personal insight and growth. Let the art of divination help you get in touch with your inner knowledge and understanding.
Is there a difference between arranging letters, casting a charm, and writing a line of Python? Explore the surprising linguistic journey of the word ‘spell’—from Old English roots and Norse runes to the modern IDE—and discover why programming is the closest thing we have to actual sorcery.
I’ve devoted a lifetime to the study of computing technology and ancient wisdom. I absolutely do not have all the answers. What I can tell you is how you can better prepare yourself to help me – to help humanity – find the answers.
Is innocence a virtue, or simply an absence of knowledge? Explore a philosophical reinterpretation of the Garden of Eden and why the “fall” may have actually been an ascension toward human maturity.
