My new post, "If Not the Multiverse?" is now on Substack. #science #theology
https://johnpohl602530.substack.com/p/if-not-the-multiverse

The study of #theology, as it stands in #Christian churches, is the study of nothing; it is founded on nothing; it rests on no principles; it proceeds by no authorities; it has no data; it can demonstrate nothing; and it admits of no conclusion.
—Thomas Paine

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#atheism #faith #god

The new book of my long-time collaborator, Seyed Javad Miri, has just been released. Critical theory can be done outside of Eurocentrism. It’s available through the publisher, Ekpyrosis Press, Amazon, and Lulu (all links below). #philosophy #sociology #psychology #history #theology #mysticism #Iran #Islam #MiddleEast #academia #Criticaltheory #academicmastodon #politics #politicalscience https://ekpyrosispress.com/product/towards-emancipation-decolonality-and-critical-social-theory-in-the-primordial-school-of-thought-by-seyed-javad-miri/

Been a few weeks, but here's a new post on the ol' blog (and not the one I accidentally deleted last night!), wherein I use a deeply nerdy Godzilla discussion as a launchpad for a discussion on narrative theology.

https://catecheticconverter.com/let-the-story-speak

With the new instance I should have a new #introduction.

I am a working class independent researcher, mostly interested in #ViolenceStudies. I have been a student of #theology most of my life. I am interested in Space and Place, radical geography, feminist criticism, #poetry, Conflict Resolution, #ecology, and #astronomy.

I wrote a good deal about myself here: https://www.tilley.earth/

I write poetry almost daily and I have been writing poetry for just over 30 years.

https://wheretofind.me/@waystation

New Sunday School Express series tonight after our 5:30 worship service. Our first question... #Beliefs #StatementOfFaith #Christianity #Theology

Paula White Gets Passover Wrong

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/03/paula-white-house-faith-passover-video-supernatural-blessing-prosperity-gospel-exodus/

The televangelist misappropriates God’s promises to ancient Israel in Exodus as a prosperity gospel for today.

My newest post “Ecstatic Naturalism and Time” is now on Substack.
#science #theology https://open.substack.com/pub/johnpohl602530/p/ecstatic-naturalism-and-time?r=16zm4&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

I maintain that the most interesting epoch of Christianity was during the first 3 centuries and then it proceeded to get co-opted by power, and everything - EVERYTHING - went downhill from there.

#theology #hermeneutics #Christianity
https://masto.ai/@GhostOnTheHalfShell/114236614646398161

Tonight we take a look at Ephesians 3 and the pretty radical idea that seems to have landed Saint Paul in prison: "Every ethnic group in heaven or on earth is recognized by God."

We go live at 6:00 pm Hawai'i time (or whenever after).

#Jesus #Bible #Episcopal #Church #Theology

https://www.youtube.com/live/bzxDk1t6aDA

Jesus the Occultist: The Esoteric Meaning Behind His Teachings
https://youtu.be/duFipdahhOo
#Jesus #Occult #EsotericChristianity #HiddenTeachings #Mysticism #Christianity #Symbolism #AncientWisdom #Gnostic #Theology #InnerTransformation #SacredKnowledge #Philosophy #TruthSeeking

My newest post, "The Ultimate Flaw in Intelligent Design" is now on Substack. #theology #science https://open.substack.com/pub/johnpohl602530/p/the-ultimate-flaw-in-intelligent?r=16zm4&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Journal of the British Academy, Thematic Collections publishes a very timely issue On recent closures and threats of closure in the Humanities and Social Sciences. No #Archaeology but #History, #Theology and #Philosophy
https://journal.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/thematic-collections/articles/13/1/on-recent-closures-and-threats-of-closure-in-the-humanities-and-social-sciences/page/1

When certain people find out I'm Buddhist, they sometimes I think I'm into New Age stuff. I blame Theosophy. But nothing could be further from the truth. The New Age movement is just repackaged prosperity gospel and eugenics. That's my hot take for today.
#Buddhism #newage #religion #Theosophy #theology #prosperitygospel

I may not agree with his conclusions, but Nietzsche understood Jesus and His message better than most people.

My latest discourse with the critical theorist, Rudolf J. Siebert, can be found below. We talk about the anti-Nazi Lutheran Pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and the model of resistance he left for us to follow. #philosophy #theology #Nazism #Fascism #DietrichBonhoeffer #Hitler #Trump #MAGA #GOP #ElonMusk #Resist #academia #Sociology #WWII
https://dustinjbyrd.org/2025/03/16/talking-dietrich-bonhoeffer-and-fascism-with-rudolf-j-siebert/

"Here at least we shall be free; the Almighty hath not built
Here for his envy, will not drive us hence.
Here we may reign secure, and in my choice
To reign is worth ambition though in Hell:
Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven."
- John Milton, "Paradise Lost"
Gustave Doré

Let’s get a little weird for the weekend! This is my first longer blog post and I’ve been doing a fair bit of reflection on #Theology and #Technology these days…

#Jesus #Christian #Church #Linux #Episcopal #Weird #Spirituality

https://catecheticconverter.com/gods-technology

Tertullian wrote and believed that “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church”, but that was before the Roman State co-opted the Church.

The Aramaic translation for “I am the way, the truth, and the life” in John 14:6 uses the following terms:

- Urcha (the way): Refers to a path or road, but also conveys a deeper meaning of guidance or religion in the Galilean dialect.

- Sharar (the truth): Implies firmness, leadership, and unchanging principles.

-Chi’a (the life): Indicates physical, spiritual, and eternal life, with a definite article emphasizing exclusivity.