July 29, 2009
OORC??
From the Dunker Journal: Plain Roman Catholics taking a cue from Old Order Anabaptist groups.
Swinging our Arms
Research explains why we swing our arms when we walk. Click here to read.
I was taught at Tracker School that humans are naturally diagonal walkers like members of the cat, dog and deer family. This means that we move opposite sides of our body at the same time (i.e. right arm and left leg) unless we are aggravated, then we pace. That means that we move both sides of the body at the same time (i.e. left arm and left leg).
Don't believe me?
Check it out for yourself.
July 22, 2009
July 21, 2009
New Minds, No Programs
I just posted on the A Place Apart Blog a letter that I received from it's director.
The post mentions a lot of what I've been feeling about the Church lately and the timing of it was absolutely impeccable.
I'm reminded of Daniel Quinn's thought: "If the world is saved, it will not be saved by old minds with new programs but by new minds with no programs at all."
I believe that A Place Apart is saying the same thing.
The post mentions a lot of what I've been feeling about the Church lately and the timing of it was absolutely impeccable.
I'm reminded of Daniel Quinn's thought: "If the world is saved, it will not be saved by old minds with new programs but by new minds with no programs at all."
I believe that A Place Apart is saying the same thing.
July 17, 2009
July 08, 2009
Re-imagining a Worldview
I've been on a fascinating journey in recent months and I have Daniel Quinn to thank.
Back in May, I decided to re-read Quinn's books (the ones I own) and see if there was anything that I had missed the first time nearly 5 years ago.
I've re-read Ishmael, Story of B, Beyond Civilization and Tales of Adam. When I first read these books. I was looking through the lens of a much more Christian worldview than I have now. So his writings, interesting and provoking as they were, only served as way of expanding different thoughts/ideas/beliefs into my Christian worldview.
Now it is completely different! It's revolutionary! It's re-awakening! It's transforming my ever evolving worldview, especially in light of my passion and interest in wilderness living/outdoor education, tracking and not to mention curiosity about animism.
How ironic that when I first read his writings, I was merely (as I mentioned before) adding to my Christian worldview. Now the oppose is happening. I'm adding Christian ideas/thoughts/beliefs into a more Quinn-like worldview! A truly amazing integration! Especially with The Story of B... in so many ways I believe that the protagonist, Father Jared Osborne, and I are undertaking the same journey!
This has really added to my understanding of the world and my place in it. Just goes to show that it never hurts to pick up a book and re-read it as it might have something new to teach you that you missed out on before.
Back in May, I decided to re-read Quinn's books (the ones I own) and see if there was anything that I had missed the first time nearly 5 years ago.
I've re-read Ishmael, Story of B, Beyond Civilization and Tales of Adam. When I first read these books. I was looking through the lens of a much more Christian worldview than I have now. So his writings, interesting and provoking as they were, only served as way of expanding different thoughts/ideas/beliefs into my Christian worldview.
Now it is completely different! It's revolutionary! It's re-awakening! It's transforming my ever evolving worldview, especially in light of my passion and interest in wilderness living/outdoor education, tracking and not to mention curiosity about animism.
How ironic that when I first read his writings, I was merely (as I mentioned before) adding to my Christian worldview. Now the oppose is happening. I'm adding Christian ideas/thoughts/beliefs into a more Quinn-like worldview! A truly amazing integration! Especially with The Story of B... in so many ways I believe that the protagonist, Father Jared Osborne, and I are undertaking the same journey!
This has really added to my understanding of the world and my place in it. Just goes to show that it never hurts to pick up a book and re-read it as it might have something new to teach you that you missed out on before.