Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will ~James Stephens I continue to ask these questions. While some might believe they create bitterness or conflict, I hope they will lead us to a greater understanding. Stepping outside organized religion has enabled me to connect with the universe’s subtle messages and rhythms, allowing me to embrace the peace and solace I discover. My comfort arises not from a fixed belief system but from a continual pursuit of understanding that... Read more

“The wise man doesn’t give the right answers, he poses the right questions.” ~ Claude Levi-Strauss I persist in asking these questions. Some may think they lead to bitterness or conflict. However, I hope they guide us toward a deeper understanding. Being outside the framework of organized religion has allowed me to tune into the subtle messages and rhythms of the universe, embracing the peace and solace I find. My sense of comfort stems not from a definitive belief system... Read more

  “The one who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.” – Confucius   I continue to ask the questions in this series. Many people might believe that these questions make us bitter or that we’re just causing problems by asking them. I hope the questions help us evolve into a better state of being. Being outside of organized religion, I can finally hear the whispers and observe the drumbeat of the universe, along with the... Read more

Good Questions – Are we Addicted to Religion?   “It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.” ~ Eugene Ionesco I continue to ask the questions in this series. Many people might believe that these questions make us bitter or that we’re just causing problems by asking them. I hope the questions help us evolve into a better state of being. Being outside of organized religion, I can finally hear the whispers and observe the drumbeat of the... Read more

Good Questions – Why is God’s Punishment So Extreme? “Questions are the engines of intellect, the cerebral machines which convert energy to motion.” ~Eric C. Eichinger     I continue to ask the questions in this series. Many people might believe that these questions make us bitter or that we’re just causing problems by asking them. I hope the questions help us evolve into a better state of being. Being outside of organized religion, I can finally hear the whispers... Read more

Good Questions – Shouldn’t the Word Communicate Well?   “You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.” – Naguib Mahfouz I continue to ask the questions in this series. Many would believe that these questions make us bitter or that we’re just causing problems by asking them. I hope the questions help us evolve into a better state of being. Being outside of organized religion, I... Read more

  “A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.” Francis Bacon My deconstruction began when I started asking questions. The questions weren’t the regular softball questions we asked Sunday school teachers which propped up what the teacher was already trying to assert. These questions caused the rest of the class to groan, mumble, and most likely, talk about me behind my back. I tried asking the questions to mentors and those higher up in our denominational structures. Although the answers from... Read more