Monthly Archives: September 2009

Example of a mystical experience

Watch just the first few minutes of this clip until the credits (the whole clip is over 20 minutes). Sounds like a Jamesean mystical experience to me.

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Narnia and Yellowstone

OK. It sounds like quite a leap. But this guy actually makes it work. (Reminder: If you don’t know what “Narnia” and “Yellowstone” — or any other terms of reference — are, look them up.)

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Deism is back

Deism is back. This is a very interesting development. There are political ramifications, I suppose. We know that some have pushed the idea that the America’s “founding fathers” were Christians. And by “Christians” they usually mean people who hold the … Continue reading

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Rosh Hashanna

Happy New Year! A little late! I did celebrate. But I wanted to share two things. 1) The traveling rabbi who comes to your office to blow the shofar! 2) This poster. I think it’s over the top cool. May … Continue reading

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The moody deity

Salon.com has an interview with Robert Wright, author of The Evolution of God. This quote reminded me of James’ discussion of medical materialism. Here the point isn’t so much what is going on medically (!)  with God, as taking a … Continue reading

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What can I say?

Philosopher Simon Blackburn reviews Karen Armstrong’s book The Case for God. A key question he examines is whether or not we can talk about God or remain silent. Shades of James on mystical experiences, right? There’s even a little Prof. … Continue reading

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Buckley and Religion

There’s a whole lot that can be said about William F. Buckley and religion. I spent hours when I was in high school watching in rapt awe of Buckley’s argumentative prowess on Firing Line . (More info here.) Only much … Continue reading

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Taking on Dawkins

I hadn’t heard of Terry Eagleton before. I’ll definitely have to check his work out. Especially his review of Richard Dawkins The God Delusion. Reading the first sentence of Terry Eagleton’s review of The God Delusion in the October 2006 … Continue reading

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How to tell you’re living with a Guadalupana

It’s not even December, but there’s no mistaking the Guadalupan-i-ness of the Beguinage. The proof below.

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Peet’s Coffee and TechnoServe

Peet’s has a new variety: Uzuri African Blend. It’s one of their best. Not an out of body, Bluebottle experience, but an outstanding blend. Even if you hate Peet’s coffee, or don’t like coffee at all, you’ve got to view … Continue reading

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