Several weeks ago, I was scrolling on Facebook and saw a post by a Wiccan woman. In her post, she explained that Eve’s eating from the tree in Genesis was not sin or rebellion, but a step toward wisdom. I read through the post and though I appreciated her point of view – I did … More A Discovery of Gnostic Texts
As I did with Tao Te Ching, I have been posting quotes from the Qur’an on my social media pages for the last few weeks. The Qur’an is much longer than Tao Te Ching, so I’ll definitely have to return to the Qur’an at some point to continue posting the scriptures that stand out to … More Quoting Qur’an: Surah Al Baqarah, 255
I really like this verse from Tao Te Ching. It’s really that last line about stepping back from all of one’s understanding that makes me love this verse so much. But I think it’s only fair to write about the verse in the order in which it was written. So I’ll start at the beginning. … More 30 Days of Tao: Acceptance
A Diverse Upbringing I grew up in a very diverse area. I always understood that my peers spoke various languages, ate different types of foods, and came from various places around the world. And although I’ve always been fascinated with spirituality, it wasn’t until middle school that I started talking to peers about their faith. … More A Middle School Conversion Story
The term Omnism was first coined in 1839 by Phillip James Bailey in his epic poem, “Festus.” When people use the term, they are describing a belief in all religions. More specifically, it is the belief that all religions hold a degree of truth – but no one religion has a monopoly on truth. For … More Why Omnism?
Love is not merely part of our human existence, but it is who we are at our core. … More 30 Days of Tao: Love
One of the things I love most about the Tao Te Ching is the humility the Tao is described as having. For those of us who come from an Abrahamic faith, we might be used to a “jealous” God who seeks glory and honor for Himself. We might be used to a God who damns … More 30 Days of Tao: Humility
The limitless nature of the Tao means that it can be reflected in everything – and everyone. … More 30 Days of Tao, Day 1
There are as many ways to practice Omnism as there are people who practice it. Omnism isn’t a religion so much as it is a spiritual philosophy. There is no hierarchical structure and no presiding board of overseers making sure that each person practices a specific way. Omnists agree on one thing – that spiritual … More Quick Steps to Starting Your Own Omnist Practice
Growing up in a Christian home, my initial ideas of God centered around God’s relationship with humanity. I was taught that God is an all-knowing, all-powerful, all-present father figure who wants to have an intimate, personal relationship with all people. As I spent time studying various faith traditions, I began to feel that God is … More How The Tao Te Ching Gave Voice to My View of God
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