S3 E30: Larry Jordan: Non Religious Spirituality
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Takeaways
- Hold beliefs loosely and be open to subjective experiences and objective evidence.
- Recognize the limitations of creedal faith and the need for a more contextualized understanding of God.
- Explore the concept of oneness and the connection between mysticism, science, and different religious traditions.
- Embrace a sense of awe, gratitude, and responsibility towards everyone and everything.
- Question and challenge traditional beliefs and seek a more expansive spirituality.
- Contextualizing God in the modern culture requires holding beliefs more loosely and embracing the diversity of religious and theological perspectives.
- Reflecting on what is essential to one's faith and being open to different interpretations can help address improper understandings of God.
- Moving away from a fear-based understanding of religion and focusing on love, compassion, and service can lead to a healthier and more inclusive spirituality.
- Exploring different spiritual practices and engaging with diverse religious traditions can deepen one's understanding and connection to ultimate reality.
- Questioning and reevaluating beliefs is a necessary part of spiritual growth and evolution.
Chapters
- Larry's Background and Retirement
- Exploring Faith and Writing a Book
- Questioning Beliefs and Evolution of Thought
- Contextualizing God in Modern Culture
- The Limitations of Creedal Faith
- Challenges of Modern Christianity
- Contextualizing God in the Modern Culture
- Moving Away from Fear-Based Religion
- Questioning and Reevaluating Beliefs
- Exploring Different Spiritual Practices
Links:
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All Music for this episode composed by Axeltree
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