Chris Dierkes

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.

Saturday, 15 October 2011 23:11

Teresa of Avila

  A little Teresa of Avila, Spanish mystic, erotic theologian, and source of profound wisdom. 
Saturday, 15 October 2011 22:26

Eminem Live

  Eminem is known as a great rapper but the J'box tonight highlights his amazing live skillz on the mic.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011 00:16

Romney and the "Left Wing" of the GOP

  A look at some polls for the Republican nomination.
Monday, 10 October 2011 15:47

The 123 of Relationship to Ken Wilber Pt II

  The stages of relating to an iconic figure in history while he lives, moves, has his being in the world. Especially one you love.  
Tuesday, 04 October 2011 12:59

Lessons in Life: Bass Playing

  A hilarious, NSFW video on how to play bass--a metaphor for awakened embodiment. 
Tuesday, 27 September 2011 01:30

90s Retro

  The initial piece in an on-going series examining the flowering of 90s retro in the 2 Zero 10s. 
Tuesday, 20 September 2011 20:43

Perspectives on Sex and Spiritual Teachers

  Perspectives on the Marc Gafni issue, both links and personal.  
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 00:56

Thomas Hubl Tour Fall 2011

  Spiritual teacher Thomas Hubl is coming to North America this fall.  Check out the tour schedule.
Sunday, 11 September 2011 05:17

Elmore James

  Elmores James drops by to play the greatest slide guitar ever and sing us the blues.
Saturday, 10 September 2011 00:35

The Spiritual Metaphor of Fire

  A BBQ-inspired meditation on fire as a form of contemplation and a source of profound metaphors for the spiritual life.
Wednesday, 07 September 2011 01:08

Art Contemplation: Mancini Edition

  A self-portrait by Antonio Mancini (circa 1880). 
Tuesday, 23 August 2011 17:10

OK Muppets Go!

  OK Go sing the Muppets Theme Song with the Muppets.  One word: Epic.
  The path of therapy, healing, and self-awareness on television.
Friday, 12 August 2011 18:11

Coming Soon: Redemption Week

  For the next two weeks, Beams and Struts will redeem our favorite lost in the shuffle posts from the last year. 
Tuesday, 09 August 2011 17:44

Get to Know a Deity: Nabu Edition

  Today we get to know Nabu, ancient Assyrian and Babylonian god of writing and wisdom.
Friday, 05 August 2011 20:51

Next Week: Live Updates Community Seminar

Next week Br. Trevor will be checking in from the Next Step Integral Community Seminar, covering the event. 
Tuesday, 02 August 2011 17:28

Mutli-Perspectival Debt Deal Roundup

  A roundup of various perspectives among liberals on the debt deal and assessments of President Obama.  
Tuesday, 26 July 2011 03:02

US Veers Closer Towards Default

Meanwhile if you haven't been paying attention, the United States is one week away from defaulting.  WTF? 
Saturday, 16 July 2011 19:08

Weird Al Pt II

  Here we go again.  More from the one and only Weird Al.
Saturday, 16 July 2011 18:18

4 Decades of Weird Al

  The Jbox tonight features a 4 decade retrospective of the work of a singular comedic and musical genius:  Weird Al Yankovic.  
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