The Origin of The Four Precepts
The thoughts expressed on this website are the outgrowth of the thought that began to occupy my mind in the early 1990's, toward the end of a long period soul-searching and self-questioning that followed in the wake of what was, for me, the death of God. [More]

The Judgment of God - A Sufi Tale
“Not so long ago, as time is counted, there came to a certain oasis far in the western desert a faqir. He was a Qalandar, a wandering darvish, who had walked the deserts of Africa and Arabia for many years, seeking only solitude wherein he could remember his Creator and contemplate the Divine mysteries. [More]

The Function of Authentic Desire
Desire is so often problematic that some people imagine it would be preferable to be entirely free from any and all desires. But it would seem that we will always experience something akin to desire whenever we are moved in the slightest degree to initiate any physical activity. [More]

Snakes, Orchids and Novels
I set out at a young age to be a naturalist. I grew up out in the back country on the Isle of Pines, Cuba and spent my free time there trekking into the wilds to collect native orchids. I was the youngest member of the Cuban Orchid Society and by the age of 13 was credited with the discovery of a new species - Oncidium intermedium. [More]

The Primary Ontological Distinction
If we understand the primary ontological distinction that can be drawn between several very basic conceptual oppositions, we can begin to resolve a number of theological and philosophical conundrums. [More]

Alpha Omega
The Greek saw my reason, the Jew heard my law; Saint Paul sought salvation, Mohammed felt awe; The Buddha sensed void, and the Hindu grasped all, From sunrise till nightfall they followed my call.[More]