Chris Dierkes
I was raised in the US and now live in Canada (having emigrated in via marriage to my beautiful wife). I’m 31 years of age and a Christian (Anglican) priest. I hold a Master’s Degree in Divinity (MDiv).
Though I am a Christian and that lens ultimately is the one through which I see the world, I spent a number of years studying and practicing various practices from many of the world’s great religious traditions. I’ve 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, I feel 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. I hope you like Italian.
Followup on The Beams and Struts Salon

A reflection of last week's first ever in-person, facilitated, process Beams and Struts has run.
France as a Woman: Her Presidents as Her Lovers

A look at French presidents through the eyes of relationship dynamics.
Playing Not to Lose is Losing: Manchester United Edition

Against the worst sports tendency of all time--playing not to lose--as in seen in the Manchester City v. Manchester United match.
Shamanism in Integral Thought

A look at integral theory and shamanism.
Shamanism in Once Upon a Time and Grimm

Why are fairy tales so popular on television right now? A possible shamanic explanation.
Quote of the Day: William Irwin Thompson on Media

William Irwin Thompson on turning our electronic technologies into cathedrals of light.
What is Going on in China?

What is going on with the Chinese Communist Party?
Post-Dialectical Thinking Courtesy of Bonnitta Roy

Two videos from Bonnitta Roy on modernism, postmodernism, post-postmodernism, and beyond.
Sacred Sunday: Eternal Life

A meditation for the beginning of Holy Week.
Sermon in Audio: The Gospel of the Heaven Born Savior

Audio and text of a sermon I preached on March 18th, 2012 at Christ Church Cathedral.
Saturday Night Jukebox: Classical Music in Dubstep

A dubstep inspired remix of some of your favorite pieces of classical music.
Integral Relationships: A Book Review

A review of Integral Relationships: A Manual for Men by Martin Ucik.
Sermon in Audio: Ash Wednesday

A sermon (audio and text) on Ash Wednesday.
Self Development Does Not Make You a Better Person

A look at the paradox of self-development: it does not make us a better person but why you have to do it anyway.
Get to Know a Deity: Shamash Edition

Get to know, Shamash, ancient Mesopotamian god of justice and the sun.
Sacred Sundays: Poem by Dogen

A poem by the great Zen master Dogen.
Happy St. Valentine's Day?

Today we remember people murdered for their religious beliefs by giving out candies and Hallmark cards...WTF? A meditation on love as martrydom.
Louis CK On the Nature of God

Louis CK on the nature of God as a s#@!ty girlfriend.
Art Contemplation: Diego Rivera

Diego Rivera's figure symoblizing the African race.
Saturday Night Jukebox: Songs of the Apocalypse

You've heard of songs of Freedom but what about songs of the Apocalypse? The Jukebox takes you there.
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Trevor - this sounds awesome. I look forward to hearing about your journey. I find myself falling in love with people all…
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Amy Jean Cousins
Movements of the Multitude- Integral Community Seminar 2012
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Good additions, james. When I posted a link to this on Facebook, a great discussion ensued in which people offered a bunch…
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Four Of My Favourite Movie Endings
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I appreciated this article so much Trevor because I am hoping to attend this year as well. I am peer-funding as I…
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Movements of the Multitude- Integral Community Seminar 2012
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Two others:
1. Planet of the Apes (the original with Charlton Heston)
2. The Sixth Sense
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Four Of My Favourite Movie Endings
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thanks Vanessa, and thanks Bonnitta and Lincoln for those great additions. I feel like I got a lot more to say on…
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Notes on Existentialism Pt. 1
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Thanks Olen, glad to hear it resonated with you. And I appreciate the intention you're bringing to the seminar. I'm pretty sure…
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Trevor Malkinson
Movements of the Multitude- Integral Community Seminar 2012
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David - greatly looking forward to reading/watching these - thanks.
You're right - the American public did respond with a yawn. I…
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TJ Dawe
Was Reagan Really a Dumbass, or Did He Have a Sly Intelligence the Whole Time?
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@Devin!
Yes I think you really describe it succinctly, in that shamans have mastered navigating the subtle realms. The subtle is nothing…
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Jeremy Johnson
Shamanism in Integral Thought
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Have you seen the movie in question, Richard?
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Scott Payne
Four Of My Favourite Movie Endings
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From the article:
"And every side of those dynamics gets humanized so that you come to honestly care and feel invested in…
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Four Of My Favourite Movie Endings
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Br. T,
Appreciate you taking the time to put this piece together. It really spoke to me. Also really happy you &…
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Olen Gunnlaugson
Movements of the Multitude- Integral Community Seminar 2012
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Love this one Trevor, and all the comments too. Rich juicy stuff that resonates greatly for me.
Just wanted to say thanks…
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Vanessa D. Fisher
Notes on Existentialism Pt. 1
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I have to admit, unfortunately, that I voted for Reagan in the first term of his Presidency.
I was quickly disillusioned, first…
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David MacLeod
Was Reagan Really a Dumbass, or Did He Have a Sly Intelligence the Whole Time?
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That's awesome, Amy.
I think you're totally right about Ariana-- her talent is so beautifully raw. But she's a pro, as you'll…
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Corin Raymond
Saturday Night Jukebox: Pulse, Power, and Universe: The Lake Monsters of Ariana Gillis
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Chris - thanks for this overview of Reagan's presidency. I'm definitely interested in finding out more about the man and what happened…
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TJ Dawe
Was Reagan Really a Dumbass, or Did He Have a Sly Intelligence the Whole Time?
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I highly recommend Maggie's article to anyone interested in this subject. She provides a photograph of castoreum, which is even more disgusting…
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TJ Dawe
The Common Food Ingredient That Comes From a Beaver's Anus
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I'm not even done reading -- I was sold on that first clip. I don't know if it's her youth, but this…
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Amy Jean Cousins
Saturday Night Jukebox: Pulse, Power, and Universe: The Lake Monsters of Ariana Gillis
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Thanks, Richard--
I've gotta check that one out myself! I've been so obsessed with Forget Me Not (and it's gonna be a…
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Corin Raymond
Saturday Night Jukebox: Pulse, Power, and Universe: The Lake Monsters of Ariana Gillis
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As Ariana's publicist (and the guy who turned Corin on to her work) may I suggest you also look out for her…
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Saturday Night Jukebox: Pulse, Power, and Universe: The Lake Monsters of Ariana Gillis
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Hi there, nice article. I think that to the extent that integral theory deals with existential currents at all, they do so…
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Bonnitta Roy
Notes on Existentialism Pt. 1
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