Month: July 2019

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An Omega Conference Invitation

Dear Friends of the Omega Center, We are in the mist of summer, but time is an arrow that points to the future. Hence, we are now preparing for our…

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The Omega Challenge: Immigration, Evolution, and Wholeness

The Omega Challenge: In a recent post, Ilia answers questions about Teilhard and white nationalism. On your own or as a group we invite you to reflect on the following…

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Immigration, Evolution, and Wholeness

Q: What does Ilia think about Teilhard in regard to the emerging and pressing phenomenon of white-nationalism? What does she think about the “send-her-back” mentality of the insurgent movement?  …

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The Omega Challenge: Consciousness and personal identity

The Omega Challenge: In a recent post Ilia answers a question about consciousness and personal identity in the perspective of human immortality. On your own or as a group we…

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Consciousness and Personal Identity

Q: Do you distinguish between consciousness and personal identity in your perspective on human immortality? In other words, could a reasonable conception of continuation beyond our present life involve consciousness…

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Evolution is our fundamental reality

We are living in the midst of several major crises, including the environment and the institutional church. Does academic theology play a role here as well? Well, yes. As co-creators,…

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The Omega Challenge

The Omega Challenge: In a recent letter to the Omega community, Ilia challenged us all with questions that center on one big question: Who and What is God? Please read her…

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Thank you and Take the Omega Challenge

Dear Friends of the Omega Center I want to extend a deep, heartfelt “thank you” to every person who responded to our June donation drive. Your commitment to the Omega…

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Theology Needs Radical Revisioning

In August 2018, the young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg boldly went on a school strike to oppose climate change and inspired thousands of youth around the world to do the…