If you have never read or heard of The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, I highly recommend it. Even if you have read it, I recommend listening to the audiobook. https://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B008VGM2UG&source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=player_overflow This is a collection of letters written by Screwtape to his nephew, who is in training as a temptor on behalf of “the father…
Category: Religion
Something to Know About Jesus
In ancient hermetic philosophy, there are seven universal laws. When one’s consciousness is in harmony with these laws, one’s life seems to be in balance. Some people make these laws their religion, but for me they are tools to help me better understand my connection to God and the Holy Trinity. My life is only…
The Root of Intentions
My mother had great intentions. She was on a life long mission to convert everyone she encountered to Christianity. But, her approach was too demanding and rigid. It is very sad to say that I honestly believe she did more harm than good. She interpreted the Bible very literally and if she could not make…
The Origin of Children
Luckily, I don’t think my children ever asked me point blank “where do babies come from?”. If they had I don’t know what I would have said, but it might have been something like, “Well, you see babies, uh… well when mommies and daddies, uh… oh look, there’s Dairy Queen, want an ice cream?” Fortunately,…
I’ve Been Gened
Eight months ago I was riddled with fear about whether or not I was doing the right thing. I was on the verge of challenging everything I’d been aggressively taught to believe. Not only that, but I was stepping into a realm my mother would call evil. My mother’s teachings were continuous, rigid, and very…