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.

Tuesday, 31 January 2012 23:52

Art Contemplation: Diego Rivera

  Diego Rivera's figure symoblizing the African race.
Sunday, 29 January 2012 01:40

Songs of the Apocalypse

  You've heard of songs of Freedom but what about songs of the Apocalypse? The Jukebox takes you there.
  A sermon on the apocalypse in a way you've never thought of it before. 
A comparison of the teachings of Marc Gafni and Andrew Cohen on the question of personality (or lack thereof) in the spiritual lif
  A look at Fr. Jean Pierre de Caussade's pioneering work on the creative impulse.
A reflection on Thomas Hübl's teaching on hearing the call of the future and embodying our highest potentials. 
Thursday, 05 January 2012 01:24

Thomas Hübl: Downloading the Future

An interview with spiritual teacher Thomas Hübl on the nature of creativity and its role in the spiritual life. 
  Why the beloved bowl system of my youth has been destroyed and it's time to have a college playoff system.
Tuesday, 27 December 2011 18:10

Reply to Gail Re: Xmas

  A reply to some good questions from Sr. Gail on Christmas. 
Sunday, 25 December 2011 20:15

Art Contemplation: The Nativity

  The Nativity by Albrecht Durer.  
Tuesday, 13 December 2011 19:23

Why I Hate Christmas

  A priest rants about his hatred of this supposedly holly jolly season.
Saturday, 10 December 2011 22:33

I Hate Christmas

  A few songs to rightly mock the fake commercialized crapola that is the Christmas season.
Tuesday, 06 December 2011 03:08

3 Books That Have Influenced You

  A three books that have influenced me thread.  
  A look at how Mitt Romney may be the first completely post-ideological candidate for President. 
Sunday, 27 November 2011 04:00

Centering Prayer

  An introduction to the practice of Centering Prayer with Thomas Keating.
Thursday, 24 November 2011 01:05

Against Getting Into The Body

On relating to and as the body rather getting into it.  
Wednesday, 23 November 2011 01:18

Why Use Prayer Beads and How

  A look at a deceptively simple and surprisingly profound spiritual practice.  
Tuesday, 15 November 2011 19:26

The Female Gaze and Male Shame

  A look into the female gaze and the sense of male failure--as evidenced through the Great Recession.  
Thursday, 27 October 2011 20:19

Important Comment: Sera Beak

  Sera Beak responds to Vanessa's recent article. A really beautiful and raw conversation ensues. 
Tuesday, 18 October 2011 17:39

Thomas Hubl Pacific Northwest

  Thomas Hubl on a tour of the West Coast.  
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