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Spiritual Passion: The Magic of the Real

Posted on Aug 5th, 2008 by Julian

SPIRITUAL PASSION: THE MAGIC OF THE REAL THE PREDICAMENT This is not what I intended. i am passionate about so much - about the body and the heart, the psyche and the mind, about reality... More »

Superstition: A Song by Julian Walker

Posted on Jul 11th, 2008 by Julian

This is a song I wrote between 911 and the invasion of Iraq. It's about religion, war, gloabalization and the possibility of a humanistic spiritual awakening. (Green art in it's pure form...) I woke up... More »

"God," Language, and Evocative Meaning: An Integral Conundrum

Posted on Jul 10th, 2008 by Julian

INTRODUCTION Let me start by reiterating that I am absolutely passionate about Ken WIlber's work and it's implications. This article is a continuation of my Contemporary Theology article that began to express my discomfort with... More »

Magnificent Article: Karla McLaren Bridging The Two Cultures

Posted on Jul 2nd, 2008 by Julian

Bridging the Chasm between Two Cultures A former leader in the New Age culture - author of nine titles on auras, chakras, "energy," and so on - chronicles her difficult and painful transition to skepticism.... More »

Contemporary Theology: A Wide Spectrum with a Common Premise?

Posted on Jun 30th, 2008 by Julian

WHAT DO YOU MEAN - " GOD?" Like Jacob, I am wrestling  the angel. MUSING AND WRESTLING Wrestling with questions like: If the vast majority of the world have used and continue to use certain... More »

Andrew Harvey Audio Interview

Posted on Jun 20th, 2008 by Julian

In this extraordinary riff on  religion, spirituality, denial, and saving the world, Andrew Harvey talks passionately about the need for shadow work to birth authentic and grounded contemporary spirituality. He draws on Buddhism, Jung and... More »

"Imagine" Castrated for American Idol

Posted on May 21st, 2008 by Julian

Here are the lyrics to John Lennon's classic and inspiring statement of humanism: Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people Living... More »

Great Ken Wilber Interview on Salon.com

Posted on Apr 29th, 2008 by Julian

Here is a rare (sort of) mainstream interview of Ken Wilber just up on Salon.com this week! He talks about spirituality, science, pre/trans problems, new age confusion and his recent brush with death. I am... More »

Richard Dawkins at TED: Science and Religion

Posted on Apr 15th, 2008 by Julian

Michael Shermer at TED: Why Do People Believe Strange Things?

Posted on Apr 15th, 2008 by Julian