Tag: Faith

Syngnosis: Reimagining Church as Shared Lived Experiential Knowledge

by Doug Scott, MA/LCSW Abstract This article introduces "syngnosis" as a conceptual framework for understanding collective spiritual knowing, addressing limitations in our current language about consciousness and religious experience. By examining the etymological roots of "consciousness" and proposing "syngnosis" (from Greek syn- "together" and gnosis "knowledge") as an alternative, Scott articulates how authentic Christian community … Continue reading Syngnosis: Reimagining Church as Shared Lived Experiential Knowledge →

Navigating Transformation: From Deconstruction to Reconstruction

Audio: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-5j5in-d62c28 The conversation in "Deconstruction, Reconstruction" presents a model of psychospiritual development that resonates with metamodernism, particularly its emphasis on navigating paradox and embracing complexity. The central analogy of moving from an "old room" of established beliefs to a "new room" of reconstructed understanding, through a chaotic "liminal space," mirrors the metamodern concept of … Continue reading Navigating Transformation: From Deconstruction to Reconstruction →

Process Proceeds Substance: Consciousness as the crowning jewel of eternal “withness”

by Doug Esse The following is my response to a friend and fellow spiritual seeker who reacted to something I had said in my interview on BATGAP with Rick Archer. Warning for readers who prefer (as I do, actually) clearer and simpler prose. My bottomline point, in case you'd rather just skip my response, is that I … Continue reading Process Proceeds Substance: Consciousness as the crowning jewel of eternal “withness” →

The Faith of a Mustard Seed Can Change the World: a Law of One and Christian Perspective

The following is a brief email exchange from a friend and me, Doug Esse. May we all surrender to the fire of Love! ********** Gospel of Thomas, Logion 20: The disciples said to Jesus, “Tell us what the kingdom of heaven is like”. He said to them, “It is like a mustard seed. It is … Continue reading The Faith of a Mustard Seed Can Change the World: a Law of One and Christian Perspective →