“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

Travel Tips for the Desert – Part 3 We often tell people that sometimes it feels like you are wandering out into the desert when you embark on a journey of discovery. That is why we call our podcast and this blog The Desert Sanctuary. That is especially true when you are deconstructing from religion. It is challenging work and there are no well-worn paths for you to follow, and it is best not to follow anyone’s specific path. This... Read more

Travel Tips for the Desert – Part 2 We often tell people that sometimes it feels like you are wandering out into the desert when you embark on a journey of discovery. That is why we call our podcast and this blog The Desert Sanctuary. That is especially true when you are deconstructing from religion. It is challenging work and there are no well-worn paths for you to follow, and it is best not to follow anyone’s specific path. This... Read more