Category Archives: Postmodernism
Synthetic Spirituality: Is it New Wine in Old Skins or Something Else?
When the apostle Paul says, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ” (Colossians 2:8), what does it mean to 21st century … Continue reading
Happiness: Living on the Street called Choice
A question often asked by people who are having problems, “When am I going to be happy”? The answer never comes for some individuals because there is not a clear understanding of what it means to be happy. For some … Continue reading
Spirituality and Knowledge: Culture Shifting Emphasis from Content to Skill Development
Knowledge Dissemination in the 21st Century In USA Today (March 5, 2009) Greg Toppo’s article, “What to learn: ‘core knowledge’ or ’21st-century skills’?” describes a changing emphasis in how knowledge is ranked on a gradient of importance in contemporary American … Continue reading
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Spirituality in a Postmodern Age: The Decline of the West and Spirituality.
Postmodernism: — a state of mind in a particular period of history affecting every area of western culture Postmodernism is a term that has gained popularity in scholarly writing as well as casual conversations. Thomas Guarino (1996) says, “It’s a … Continue reading
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Spirituality Under Review: What is Influencing Contemporary Perceptions about Spirituality?
V9W93MSA9RXR In Christianity Today (2005) in an article Eugene Peterson was interviewed about spiritual meaning and the question was asked of him, “What is the most misunderstood aspect of spirituality” (Galli, p. 43). As I was reading , what stood … Continue reading
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