“Jesus saw infants being suckled. He said to his disciples, “These infants being suckled are like those who enter the kingdom.” They said to him, “Shall we then, as children, enter the kingdom?” Jesus said to them, “When you make the two one, and when you make the inside like the outside and the outside … More The Gospel of Thomas, Saying 22
I posted this saying to my social media yesterday, and I used that trending “saxophones getting louder” sound in the background, because this is one of those verses that starts off normally but becomes more and more chaotic as you read it. I spent a lot of time thinking about what it could mean, and … More
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
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
The limitless nature of the Tao means that it can be reflected in everything – and everyone. … More 30 Days of Tao, Day 1
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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