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The Way of the Shaman Part 1

The Way of the Shaman Part 1

Michael Harner is the founder and director of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies in Mill Valley, California.  He is an atheistic anthropologist and a practicing Shaman.  In 1980 he wrote a book entitled, “The Way of the Shaman”, which is...
Transcendental Misconceptions

Transcendental Misconceptions

On March 28, 2011 Jay Leno had guest star Russell Brand, the actor from the new Arthur movie.  What caught my attention was Russell’s comments on a meditation technique he uses called “Transcendental Meditation” or TM for short. Jay Leno: “Now I want to ask you...
Indian ‘living god’ in critical condition

Indian ‘living god’ in critical condition

I ran across a story of a well known spiritual leader in India who is on life support. He needs kidney dialysis and needs a ventilator to breath. He has millions of followers in India and many more from more than 100 countries around the world. His followers believe...
The Repercussions of the god of the Calvinist

The Repercussions of the god of the Calvinist

Chapter III in the Westminster Catechism, titled, “Of God’s Eternal Decree” states, I. God from all eternity, did, by the most wise and holy counsel of His own will, freely, and unchangeable ordain whatsoever comes to pass; yet so, as thereby neither is God the author...