WHAT THIS SITE IS: Various reflections on religion and spirituality, from theology to religious philosophy to ethics. Other subjects (current events, sociology, etc.) may occassionally be examined in light of religious/spiritual thought. Links to pertinent and thought-provoking websites and articles may also be included. The site is designed to promote religious thought and self-reflection and examination. Reader participation and discussion is a great tool for encouraging such insight. Please keep in mind, however, what this site is not. Comments deemed inappropriate for this site will be removed.
WHAT THIS SITE IS NOT: An apologetics and/or conversion-oriented site. That is to say, the goal of this site is not to argue for or defend the beliefs of one particular religion or religious group, nor is it to attack, criticize, or otherwise debunk any religious and/or spiritual orientation. Certainly, as in any open-minded discussion, the views expressed here, both by the author and the comments of the readers, will be rooted in the beliefs held by those speaking. However, the overall goal should be to promote and to share personal reflections concerning the subjects at hand. Disagreements and differences of beliefs and opinions should be presented articulately, with sincerity, maturity, and respect. Questions should not be aimed at discrediting a certain belief, but at better understanding it.
For more information regarding the author of this site, please refer to his personal profile. For a (usually) less serious and more secular glimpse of the author's mental bric-a-brac, please visit his other webpage, Sucking on Oranges.
About Me
- Benjamin
- Ben was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He spent a good chunk of his adult life pursuing academic philosophy, which took him as far as Tallahassee, Florida, where he spent six years working toward a Ph.D. he eventually realized he didn’t even want. Moving back to Utah with his wife and three sons, Ben has continued his pursuit of self-awareness and self-actualization—with decidedly mixed results. It’s an ongoing process, and sometimes a surprisingly difficult one. But as he clears the clutter from his life (e.g. religion) and more earnestly embraces his passions (e.g. musicianship), Ben finds his life becoming more and more perfect. Of course, this doesn’t stop Ben—now in his forties—from asking himself on a regular basis: “What do I want to be when I grow up?”