Tag: Reincarnation
Reincarnation and Karma
The belief in the pre-existence of souls and reincarnation was prominent in the early Christian Church. However, in the year 553 A.D., 165 Church officials condemned reincarnation. Prior to that time, it had been a fundamental Christian teaching and following that time leads to a trail of conspiracy that changed the world. (more…)
Trials and Tribulations
My wife, Erin, and I are in the most difficult trial of our life. It matters little whether or not I share the specifics of this trial – we are all individualities and our trials are our own, however what we share as human beings is that such trials come at us with the same intensity. (more…)
A Brief Study of Origen
Origen of Alexandria (c. 184 – c. 253) was an early Christian scholar, ascetic, and theologian who was born and spent the first half of his career in Alexandria. He was a prolific writer who wrote roughly 2,000 treatises in multiple branches of theology, including textual criticism, biblical exegesis and hermeneutics, homiletics, and spirituality. He was one of the most influential figures in early Christian theology, apologetics, and asceticism. He has been described as “the greatest genius the early church ever produced”. (more…)
Life and Death
My wife requested I write a post to help explain the fourfold human being and the “process” of what happens in death according to the teachings of both Anthroposophy and Rosicrucianism. I am no expert on these matters, certainly. This is my understanding of a topic fraught with fear, confusion and misunderstanding. What I share here is, more than anything, direct quotes from various sources. Because I view this subject as extremely serious, it is meant to, perhaps, help the reader to gain some relief in knowing there need not be a fear of death. And, though this material might appear confusing, it is my sincere hope it is not misunderstood. (more…)