In ancient Greece, tyranny was considered an essential social service. The natural world was an unpredictable place, a reality that made citizens unreliable. A tyrant used force of will to ensure that the ambitions of the state were achieved. The method of enforcement was often violence. Advisers were respected according to their success to channeling … Continue reading God and Tyranny
Author: Brian Balke
Brian practices hypnotherapy in Westlake Village, CA, with a focus on clients seeking to overcome trauma and discomfort, and to build self-esteem.
So after working through all the theological issues here at love-returns.org and the philosophical issue at everdeepening.com, I have gotten to a place where I am ready to meet people where they are regarding the Book of Revelation. The forum is a Zoom meeting on Wednesday night that is accessible through my "The Soul Comes … Continue reading Walking in Revelation
In analyzing the scriptural transmission of the traditions of Abraham, we can chart a clear growth from historical record (Old Testament) to realization of union with the Divine (New Testament) and finally to psychological understanding (Quran). At each stage, humanity understood the Divine in terms of our receptivity. The Israelites were concerned with survival, Christians … Continue reading Vajrayana and the Feminine Principle
Controversy swirls around the effectiveness of prayer. Scientists reject it, and even Jesus confronted its limits in Gethsemane. ("Father, take this cup from me" with the implied rebuke leading to "Not my will, but yours be done.") Those of us less enlightened often find ourselves disappointed by the response to our prayers. To guide our … Continue reading Praying Well
I grieve whenever I encounter a Christian agonizing over political conflict. A relatively enlightened perspective is offered by Kathleen Bonette, who testifies regarding her discomfort with Trumpism (see below). I agree with her, but yet, I grieve. I grieve not over political differences, but because authors are failing to grasp the enormous patience of Unconditional … Continue reading Only God Will Serve
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