Chris Dierkes
Chris was raised in the US and now lives in Canada (having emigrated in via marriage to my beautiful wife). He's a Christian (Anglican) priest, holding a Master’s Degree in Divinity (MDiv).
Though a Christian and that lens ultimately is the one through which he sees the world, Chris has spent a number of years studying and practicing various practices from many of the world’s great religious traditions. He has written and thought a great deal about the relationship between religion, society, and politics in the contemporary world.
In the great debate between secularism and religion (as it is commonly understood and practiced) in our day and age, Chris feels like Leslie Nielsen’s Dr. Rummack in Airplane! When told that the passengers had the choice between fish and steak as their on-flight meal, Rummack responds, “Oh yes, I remember I had the lasagna.”
The fish of secularism and the steak of common religion will not do. Only the lasagna of post-postmodern religion will satiate. We hope you like Italian.
Competing Narratives on Libyan Intervention
Saturday Night Jukebox: Revolution Edition
Egypt
Therapy, Yoga, and Awakening
Against The Use of the Terms Masculine and Feminine in the Spiritual Path
Being Chuck: A 21st Century Hero's Journey
Charles Taylor On The Secular Age
Question: Integrating Spiritual Identities?
White Culture is Culture
Tron Legacy: A Postmodern Reinterpretation
The Bird of Grey
Blessed Christmas
Chris as Luke Skywalker in Video
Quote of the Day: Old Spice Guy Speaks
Newsflash: Facebook is Media
St. Nick and Sex Slavery
Art Contemplation: Bruegel the Elder
Gangsta Guru
Becoming the Soul: The Flavor of Enlightenment
Quote of the Day: Sarah Padrillard?
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Thomas Hübl: Shadow Work in Evolutionary Spirituality
Written by Chris DierkesAn interview with Thomas Hübl on shadow work within the context of evolutionary spiritualty.8 comments Read more...
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Underappreciated Podcast: CR Avery on Sonny Boy Williamson and graffiti
Written by TJ DaweThis is a first in a new series of podcasts, exploring the ignored and underestimated.6 comments Read more...
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Totem Figures Interview with Lindsay Robertson
Written by TJ DaweLindsay Roberston is a Vancouver based singer/songwriting, originally from Guelph Ontario. Her totems are Bob Marley, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Martin Tielli and Bessie Smith.5 comments Read more...
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Totem Figures Interview with John Showman
Written by TJ DaweJohn Showman is a fiddler conversant in bluegrass, folk, country, pop, classical, you name it. He talks about the various teachers and artists who inspired him to play the instrument.2 comments Read more...
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Totem Figures Interview with Dr. Gabor Mate
Written by TJ DaweGabor Mate is a doctor and best-selling author. His totems are Gautama Buddha, Yeshua (aka Jesus), Karl Marx, Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud. Beethoven's in there too.2 comments Read more...
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Darrin Drda Part I- Peril and Promise
Written by Chris DierkesAn interview with Darrin Drda, author of The Four Global Truths.2 comments Read more...
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Darrin Drda Part III- The 3 Afflictions and Their Antidotes
Written by Chris DierkesContinuing interview with Darrin, this section's on love of the enemy, within and without.2 comments Read more...
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Darrin Drda Part II- Planetary Initiation and Participatory Reality
Written by Trevor MalkinsonAn interview with Darrin Drda, author of The Four Global Truths.1 comment Read more...
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Darrin Drda Part IV- Global Addiction and the Road to Recovery
Written by Trevor MalkinsonOur final segment with Darrin, looking at moving "from the hole inside, to feeling holy inside".1 comment Read more...