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.

An interview with Thomas Hübl on shadow work within the context of evolutionary spiritualty. 
  A sermon on the topic of human language in relation to divinity and what a 6th century pseudonymous author has to say on the subject. 
Tuesday, 15 May 2012 02:00

Followup on the Beams and Struts Salon

  A reflection of last week's first ever in-person, facilitated, process Beams and Struts has run. 
  A look at French presidents through the eyes of relationship dynamics.
  Against the worst sports tendency of all time--playing not to lose--as in seen in the Manchester City v. Manchester United match.
Tuesday, 24 April 2012 15:00

Shamanism in Integral Thought

  A look at integral theory and shamanism. 
Saturday, 21 April 2012 03:21

Shamanism in Once Upon a Time and Grimm

Why are fairy tales so popular on television right now? A possible shamanic explanation. 
  William Irwin Thompson on turning our electronic technologies into cathedrals of light. 
Tuesday, 10 April 2012 18:53

What is Going on in China?

  What is going on with the Chinese Communist Party?  
  Two videos from Bonnitta Roy on modernism, postmodernism, post-postmodernism, and beyond.
Sunday, 01 April 2012 22:22

Eternal Life

  A meditation for the beginning of Holy Week. 
  Audio and text of a sermon I preached on March 18th, 2012 at Christ Church Cathedral. 
Sunday, 11 March 2012 21:53

Classical Music in Dubstep

  A dubstep inspired remix of some of your favorite pieces of classical music.
Friday, 09 March 2012 06:22

Integral Relationships: A Book Review

  A review of Integral Relationships: A Manual for Men by Martin Ucik. 
Wednesday, 29 February 2012 01:18

Sermon in Audio: Ash Wednesday

  A sermon (audio and text) on Ash Wednesday. 
  A look at the paradox of self-development: it does not make us a better person but why you have to do it anyway. 
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 01:22

Get to Know a Deity: Shamash Edition

  Get to know, Shamash, ancient Mesopotamian god of justice and the sun. 
Sunday, 19 February 2012 22:39

Poem by Dogen

  A poem by the great Zen master Dogen.
Tuesday, 14 February 2012 23:21

Happy St. Valentine's Day?

  Today we remember people murdered for their religious beliefs by giving out candies and Hallmark cards...WTF? A meditation on love as martrydom. 
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 00:13

Louis CK On the Nature of God

  Louis CK on the nature of God as a s#@!ty girlfriend. 
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