http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chcclThe Christian Humanism CommUNITY Church of Love (C.H.C.C.L.) was formerly The Pluralistic CommUNITY of the Guiding Light. What started as an innovative, pluralistic approach to spirituality seeking to embrace all religions – as well as atheists and agnostics – evolved into Christian Humanism. This was a natural progression because I actually am and was a non-theist trying to get the world’s believers and nonbelievers to “play nicely” without so much emphasis on my own non-belief in a “creator-God”. Additionally, I’m a former aspiring Christian minister who – though possessing very intimate knowledge of the Bible – always viewed if metaphorically. So after embracing my non-belief I still acknowledged the benefit of spiritual structure and sought out a discipline that fit; determined that if I didn’t find one, I would codify one of my own. Religious Humanism seemed like a great fit but I firmly believe that a Christian Humanism ministry allows for that “synthesizing and dynamic force” referred to in the 1933 Humanist Manifesto I. An actual “Religious” Humanist Manifesto, though not explicitly named, it proffered that “to establish such a religion [shaped for the needs of this age] is a major necessity of the present.” I vehemently concur. Many “mainstream” Christians don’t take the Bible literally and thus are able to disregard the edicts to kill nonbelievers, witches, blasphemers, gay men, etc. Yet they will still balk at the fact that the C.H.C.C.L. uses it despite maintaining it to be a book written by primitive yet sagacious men as a codification of order and who espoused it as divine in order to insure acceptance of it. Many “mainstream” nonbelievers will likewise maintain that use of a man-made text considered sacred by many serves to compromise the discipline of Humanism. We aim to show both groups how wrong they are. To assist in our efforts you may donate by clicking the “show extras” button at the bottom of the page. The call-in number is: (718) 664-9091.enCopyright Howard Barrett (C/O Blogtalkradio)Fri, 14 Jun 2019 23:45:00 GMTSun, 02 Sep 2012 15:30:00 GMTReligionBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/16f1dc17-9eb4-4ffd-bb58-a8164596c084_picture_4.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chcclThe Christian Humanism CommUNITY Church of Love (C.H.C.C.L.) was formerly The Pluralistic CommUNITY of the Guiding Light. What started as an innovative, pluralistic approach to spirituality seeking to embrace all religions – as well as atheists and agnostics – evolved into Christian Humanism. This was a natural progression because I actually am and was a non-theist trying to get the world’s believers and nonbelievers to “play nicely” without so much emphasis on my own non-belief in a “creator-God”. Additionally, I’m a former aspiring Christian minister who – though possessing very intimate knowledge of the Bible – always viewed if metaphorically. So after embracing my non-belief I still acknowledged the benefit of spiritual structure and sought out a discipline that fit; determined that if I didn’t find one, I would codify one of my own. Religious Humanism seemed like a great fit but I firmly believe that a Christian Humanism ministry allows for that “synthesizing and dynamic force” referred to in the 1933 Humanist Manifesto I. An actual “Religious” Humanist Manifesto, though not explicitly named, it proffered that “to establish such a religion [shaped for the needs of this age] is a major necessity of the present.” I vehemently concur. Many “mainstream” Christians don’t take the Bible literally and thus are able to disregard the edicts to kill nonbelievers, witches, blasphemers, gay men, etc. Yet they will still balk at the fact that the C.H.C.C.L. uses it despite maintaining it to be a book written by primitive yet sagacious men as a codification of order and who espoused it as divine in order to insure acceptance of it. Many “mainstream” nonbelievers will likewise maintain that use of a man-made text considered sacred by many serves to compromise the discipline of Humanism. We aim to show both groups how wrong they are. To assist in our efforts you may donate by clicking the “show extras” button at the bottom of the page. The call-in number is: (718) 664-9091.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comreligion,spiritual,christian,inter-faith,muslim,inclusion,interfaith,pluralistic,afterlife,atheistMinister BarrettnoThe Christian Humanism CommUNITY Church of Love (C.H.C.C.L.) was formerly The Pluralistic CommUNITY of the Guiding Light. What started as an innovative, pluraepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2012/09/02/the-humanism-in-christianityChristianityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2012/09/02/the-humanism-in-christianity/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2012/09/02/the-humanism-in-christianitySun, 02 Sep 2012 15:30:00 GMTThe Humanism in Christianity [NOTE:  This program has been rescheduled for next Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. I promise a groundbreaking paradigm in the upcoming wedding of Christianity and Humanism. It is thus better to push back the wedding than to risk the viability and longevity of the marriage.] I have been all around the world spiritually and have settled on exactly what works for me. Though I consider all religions to be based upon myth -- like the late Joseph Campbell -- all myth have elements of both fact and fiction. Since adulthood, when my search for god started in earnest, I have taken more of a metaphoric view of the bible. This episode will illucinate just why -- when the obvious metaphors in the narrative called the Bible are given hierarchy over literal understanding -- the Humanism within becomes quite obvious. I am writing an introduction to The Christian Humanism CommUNITY Church of Love, and will use it as a supplement to the Bible to extract the Humanism, explain why the adsurd should be ignored, and proceed to get the lessons from the most worthy passages/fables that enhance our humanity. Mary Baker Eddy also took this approach when she wrote a text that she used to interpret the Bible for the Christian Scientist Chrch. Within a week I should have about a 50 page doc that i will upload for those interested in reading it before the show. That's why I'm scheduling it 13 days out. It's gonna be a gas!!! 00:31:00Minister BarrettnoChristian,Humanism,Religion,Atheist,Spirituality[NOTE:  This program has been rescheduled for next Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. I promise a groundbreaking paradigm in the upcoming wedding of Christianity and Humanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2010/11/21/weekly-fellowshipReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2010/11/21/weekly-fellowship/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2010/11/21/weekly-fellowshipSun, 21 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMTWeekly Fellowship - The "Who" God vs. The "What" GodThis will be the very last of a series of podcasts designed to clarify the direction and vision of PCGL. Starting next week, PCGL will be purely a weekly fellowship with messages drawn from both religious and secular texts and information. But THIS program - coupled with the previous three - will solidify EVERYTHING! All will know just why the Pluralistic CommUNITY of the Guiding Light concentrates on just "What" God is as opposed to "WHO" God is - and why we welcome all comers. Be blessed and thanks for listening. 01:35:00Minister Barrettnospiritual,religion,pluralistic,interfaith,inclusionThis will be the very last of a series of podcasts designed to clarify the direction and vision of PCGL. Starting next week, PCGL will be purely a weekly fellowhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2010/11/14/weekly-fellowshipReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2010/11/14/weekly-fellowship/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2010/11/14/weekly-fellowshipSun, 14 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMTWeekly Fellowship - Bridging The Gap Between Believers and Non-BelieversThe message for today seeks to bridge the gap between believers in an all-powerful God of Creation and non-believers. Too often the conversation between these groups of people are polarizing and dangerously confrontational. We will seek to foster a better understanding on both sides.00:46:00Minister Barrettnospiritual,religion,pluralistic,interfaith,inclusionThe message for today seeks to bridge the gap between believers in an all-powerful God of Creation and non-believers. Too often the conversation between these ghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2010/11/07/weekly-fellowshipReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2010/11/07/weekly-fellowship/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2010/11/07/weekly-fellowshipSun, 07 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMTWeekly Fellowship - Gathering Lovers of Goodness Under One TentToday's message centers on the urgency of gathering all "lovers of goodness" under one tent; on one accord. The intent is to break the barriers that keep peoples of various religions and atheists/agnostics from concentrating on their commonality - their mutual love of goodness.01:00:00Minister Barrettnospiritual,religion,pluralistic,interfaith,inclusionToday's message centers on the urgency of gathering all "lovers of goodness" under one tent; on one accord. The intent is to break the barriers that keep peoplehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2010/10/31/weekly-fellowshipReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2010/10/31/weekly-fellowship/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2010/10/31/weekly-fellowshipSun, 31 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMTWeekly Fellowship - The BeginningI'm back with a new attitude, new time and new format. Rather that type a lengthy description, I will post a video here that will tell it all.01:00:00Minister Barrettnospiritual,religion,pluralistic,interfaith,inclusionI'm back with a new attitude, new time and new format. Rather that type a lengthy description, I will post a video here that will tell it all.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2009/07/19/the-afterlife-when-does-it-beginReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2009/07/19/the-afterlife-when-does-it-begin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2009/07/19/the-afterlife-when-does-it-beginSun, 19 Jul 2009 21:00:00 GMTThe Afterlife: When Does It Begin?Micheal Jackson's recent memorial service reminded me that many Christians hold to the belief that their loved ones go to heaven and wait for them to join them. But is that accurate? According to scripture -- Christian and otherwise -- do we have INDIVIDUAL judgment days or wait in an unknowable state for aggregate resurrection on a date and time wherein we are ALL judged in succession? Is it so unbearable to think of our loved ones as being merely dead and gone that we have to imagine them being in "a better place" -- whether they truly are or not? Today we will examine the question of exactly WHEN the "Afterlife" -- whether we call it Heaven, Paradise, Nirvana, Happy Hunting Ground, Transmigration, etc. -- truly begins. Listener call-in number is (646) 929-0061. Calls will be taken in the second half-hour.01:00:00Minister Barrettnoreligion,spiritual,inter-faith,heaven,afterlifeMicheal Jackson's recent memorial service reminded me that many Christians hold to the belief that their loved ones go to heaven and wait for them to join themhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/12/21/jesus-is-lordSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/12/21/jesus-is-lord/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/12/21/jesus-is-lordSun, 21 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMTJesus is Lord? In this segment we will examine the meaning of scriptures that say that Jesus is the lord. We will ask the question whether not his "lordship" equates with him being "God" and, if so, on what level. As a part of a Holy Trinity? Listener call-in number is (646) 929-0061. Calls will be taken in the second half-hour. 01:00:00Minister Barrettnoreligion,spiritual,inter-faith,christian,muslimIn this segment we will examine the meaning of scriptures that say that Jesus is the lord. We will ask the question whether not his "lordship" equates with himhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/12/07/The-Truth-About-SatanSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/12/07/The-Truth-About-Satan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/12/07/The-Truth-About-SatanSun, 07 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMTThe Truth About SatanThe major impediment to most people's ability to fully embrace the validity of other religions is the fear of the "anti-God" -- i.e. satan, the devil, Iblis, Lucifer etc. So examining just who and what he is and isn't is key to our ablity to unite in a pluralistic ministry. Since we are taught that this "anti-God" only has the power that we give him, we will examine how to "bind the devil" and move on to greater unity. Listener call-in number is (646) 929-0061. Calls will be taken in the second half-hour.01:00:00Minister Barrettnoreligion,spiritual,inter-faith,christian,muslimThe major impediment to most people's ability to fully embrace the validity of other religions is the fear of the "anti-God" -- i.e. satan, the devil, Iblis, Luhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/11/30/Connecting-Our-SpiritsSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/11/30/Connecting-Our-Spirits/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/11/30/Connecting-Our-SpiritsSun, 30 Nov 2008 22:00:00 GMTConnecting Our SpiritsFollowing up on last week's segment "Faith & Your Internal Guiding Light", we will examine just how that "inner godself" can lead us to the CONNECTIVENESS necessary for a true sense of commUNITY WITHIN your chosen religion and AMONG ALL religions. Listener call-in number is (646) 929-0061. Calls will be taken in the second half-hour.01:00:00Minister Barrettnoreligion,spiritual,inter-faith,christian,muslimFollowing up on last week's segment "Faith & Your Internal Guiding Light", we will examine just how that "inner godself" can lead us to the CONNECTIVENESS neceshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/11/23/faith-your-internal-guiding-lightSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/11/23/faith-your-internal-guiding-light/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/11/23/faith-your-internal-guiding-lightSun, 23 Nov 2008 22:00:00 GMTFaith & Your Internal Guiding LightIn this show we will examine the importance of faith and being in tune with your own internal "guiding light". We will also examine scriptures that support these important aspects of one's spiritual walk. Listener call-in number is (646) 929-0061. Calls will be taken in the second half-hour.01:00:00Minister Barrettnoreligion,spirit,inter-faith,Christian,MuslimIn this show we will examine the importance of faith and being in tune with your own internal "guiding light". We will also examine scriptures that support theshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/11/16/Why-a-Pluralistic-MinistrySpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/11/16/Why-a-Pluralistic-Ministry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/chccl/2008/11/16/Why-a-Pluralistic-MinistrySun, 16 Nov 2008 22:00:00 GMTWhy a Pluralistic Ministry?In this, the inaugural episode of my pluralistic ministry, I will explain just what a pluralistic ministry entails and why I feel it is necessary. We will attempt to tear downs the walls of mistrust between the various religions of the world. Remember: The mere fact that a religious path constitutes a “BELIEF” is an implication that we don’t truly “KNOW” it to be the ONLY path! Join me! Listener call-in number is (646) 929-0061. Calls will be taken in the second half-hour.01:00:00Minister Barrettnoreligion,spiritual,inter-faith,christian,muslimIn this, the inaugural episode of my pluralistic ministry, I will explain just what a pluralistic ministry entails and why I feel it is necessary. We will attem