I don’t like pictures of people floating up into the sky in the rapture. I think they are silly. So I thought I’d add to the silliness by presenting another theory that it’s not the people who are raptured, but their clothes. That would leave a few naked parishioners around who might need a nakedpastor. I like Karl Barth’s idea that the last day was the removing of the veil which separates us from perceiving the Reality that is already... Read more
I’m reading an excellent book by by the Jungian analyst James Hollis called “FInding Meaning in the Second Half of Life“. On his chapter on family, he wonders what would happen to our lives and to our world if parents could “unconditionally affirm the child“, saying in so many words: You are precious to us; you will always have our love and support; you are here to be who you are; try never to hurt another, but never stop trying... Read more
Sometimes no words except these two. Surrounded by darkness with only dim light. Cries for help of any kind. Help us emerge from the deadening night. I provide transition support. If you want to make arrangements to talk, email me. My BOOKS. My ART. Read more
Sophia continues her journey. Balance is hard to find, especially in the darkness as is so often required. But she’s willing to risk it. That’s what sets her apart. Buy the original drawing. Buy a print. Read more
I have gay friends who have tried this maneuver. It only works for a while. Because I also have straight friends who after a while were accused of being gay. No matter what our sexuality is, it is difficult to navigate in a fearful, paranoid and judgmental world. I provide transition support. If you want to make arrangements to talk, email me. My BOOKS. My ART. Read more
Some people might agree that religion can bring out the best in people. But I would dare say that most would agree that religion can bring out the worst in people. For many, religion somehow becomes a stimulant, an endorsement, a justification… for the worst in human behavior. Actually, it’s not just religion, but any kind of ideology. Ideology and love are impossible roommates. I provide transition support. If you want to make arrangements to talk, email me. My BOOKS.... Read more
I am quite certain that every pastor, minister, priest, imam, rabbi, preacher, teacher… etc… has experienced this. It is terrifying to question your beliefs. It’s doubly so when you are expected to teach those questioned beliefs. For some it is episodic. For others it is chronic. Like I tweeted last night: Asking yourself “Do I still really believe?” is one of the most daring, courageous and necessary questions you can ask yourself. **************** I provide transition support. If you want... Read more
Yesterday a friend asked me what nakedpastor is about. What I am passionate about is helping people transition. When people start to question their beliefs and begin to move away from assumed commitments, there is basically no support. When you question your beliefs and begin moving away from your theology and even start to drift away from church or even Christianity altogether, basically you’re fucked. You’re on your own. There’s no support. Like I tweeted a couple of weeks ago:... Read more
The things that hold us are so often assumed and subtle. Are we aware of that which binds us? That is where we all must start in order to be free. It’s up to you to liberate yourself. Email me if you want to make arrangements to talk with me. My BOOKS. My ART. Read more
Do you feel this way? Does the door to a better future seem inaccessible to you? You are not alone. Email me if you want to make arrangements to talk with me. My BOOKS. My ART. Read more
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