http://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspiritVoices of the Center for Reasoned Spirituality.enCopyright Chuck Clendenen (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 13:15:00 GMTSat, 19 Feb 2011 22:00:00 GMTReligionBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/a32a866e-2d14-4796-a461-0e4ec0f31764_rs_logo_-_square_-_final300x300.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspiritVoices of the Center for Reasoned Spirituality.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comreligion,deism,spirituality,reason,freethought,unified deism,awareness,belief,centered,centeringcclendenennoVoices of the Center for Reasoned Spirituality.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2011/02/19/god-intervention-or-interactionReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2011/02/19/god-intervention-or-interaction/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2011/02/19/god-intervention-or-interactionSat, 19 Feb 2011 22:00:00 GMTGod: Intervention or Interaction?Many critical definitions of Deism describe a watchmaker God who abandoned His creation. Many, perhaps most, Deists feel that God designed His creation with enough precision that further intervention is unnecessary. And an intervening God raises the question of evil. If God does intervene in His creation, why does He allow suffering to exist? For some Deists there is a reasonable middle path. Creation is not necessarily an event that took place billions of years ago. We can also look at creation as a process that is still unfolding. We may not see evidence that God is intervening, i.e. stopping or changing the process of creation, but this opens up the possibility that God is still interacting with his creation. If God or God's spirit is still present in the creation, we may experience interaction with His spirit. This is spirituality at its root. Join us Saturday, February 19th as we explore the notion of a non-interfering Deist God and the possibility of interacting with God and God's creation. Come spend 30 minutes with us beginning at 4:00 PM Central, 5:00 Eastern, 10:00 in the UK, 11:00 in Germany and 9:00 AM Sunday in Australia. This is interaction week. Don't miss it!00:31:00cclendenennoDeism,Reason,Spirituality,Intervention,InteractionMany critical definitions of Deism describe a watchmaker God who abandoned His creation. Many, perhaps most, Deists feel that God designed His creation with enohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2011/02/05/to-bash-or-not-to-bashReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2011/02/05/to-bash-or-not-to-bash/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2011/02/05/to-bash-or-not-to-bashSat, 05 Feb 2011 22:00:00 GMTTo bash or not to bash?That is the question. Whether 'tis nobler to suffer the slings and arrows of the revealed religions or spend our energies trying to prevail against them. Deist faith is quite different than the Abrahamic faiths. How should we relate to mainstream faiths that dominate the religious landscape? The great religions are the source of much hope, comfort and joy for billions of people. They have also been the source of much suffering, oppression, and death for millions of people. Is Deism divided into two camps on this issue? Certainly, how we relate to the Abrahamic faiths or other religions is ultimately an individual choice. How bright are the lines that separate the different approaches to Deism? How do you respond to incidents, news, and encounters with other faiths when they are very different than the Deist viewpoint? Come join us in our first half-hour show on Saturday, February 5th at 4 PM Central, 5 PM Eastern, 10 PM in the UK, 11 PM Germany, and 9 AM Sunday in Australia. Don't miss this one!00:32:00cclendenennoDeism,Revealed religion,Criticism,Reason,FaithThat is the question. Whether 'tis nobler to suffer the slings and arrows of the revealed religions or spend our energies trying to prevail against them. Deisthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2011/01/22/deism-and-childrenReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2011/01/22/deism-and-children/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2011/01/22/deism-and-childrenSat, 22 Jan 2011 22:00:00 GMTDeism and ChildrenDeists don't proselytize. This includes our own children, or at least this is the case for Deists with whom I communicate. How do Deists and other Freethinkers raise their children with respect to God and spirituality in your community? It's tough to be different as a child, and even though the West is increasingly secular, organized religion still pervades Western society. Join us for our last full hour show on BlogTalkRadio as we discuss this delicate and difficult subject. That's Saturday, January 22 at 4 PM CST, 5 PM EST, 10 PM in the UK, 11 PM in Germany and 9 AM Sunday in Australia. See you there!01:02:00cclendenennoDeism,Spirituality,Children,Indoctrination,EducationDeists don't proselytize. This includes our own children, or at least this is the case for Deists with whom I communicate. How do Deists and other Freethinkershttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2011/01/08/so-im-a-deist-now-whatReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2011/01/08/so-im-a-deist-now-what/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2011/01/08/so-im-a-deist-now-whatSat, 08 Jan 2011 22:00:00 GMTSo I'm a Deist. Now what?What does it mean to be a Deist? How will it change my life? Christians, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, etc. have rituals and ceremonies and traditions. What do Deists talk about? What difference does Deism make? Come chat with us on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 4 PM CST, 5 PM EST, 10 PM London, 11 PM Germany and 9 AM Sunday in Australia01:01:00cclendenennoDeism,Unified Deism,Practices,Spirituality,NewsWhat does it mean to be a Deist? How will it change my life? Christians, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, etc. have rituals and ceremonies and traditions. What do Deishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/12/11/that-was-the-year-that-wasReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/12/11/that-was-the-year-that-was/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/12/11/that-was-the-year-that-wasSat, 11 Dec 2010 22:00:00 GMTThat was the year that wasA review of Unified Deism on BTR in 2010. We will hit the high points and review your favorite shows and moments. Join us for UD's greatest hits on BTR. And that's not all! We hope to give you a glimpse of our vision for the future. Come share with us YOUR vision. Where are you now? Where do you want to go? How do you plan to lay out your path forward in 2011? We also plan to start a new segment on the latest in the world of Deism beginning with this show. See you on Saturday!01:01:00cclendenennoDeism,Freethought,Unified Deism,Spirituality,Deist FlowA review of Unified Deism on BTR in 2010. We will hit the high points and review your favorite shows and moments. Join us for UD's greatest hits on BTR. And thahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/11/13/open-line-saturdayReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/11/13/open-line-saturday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/11/13/open-line-saturdaySat, 13 Nov 2010 22:00:00 GMTOpen Line SaturdayThis is YOUR show! Just about anything (within reason) goes. As long as you treat your fellow callers respectfully, just about any subject is fair game. Well, except one. Let's leave politics out of this show. Existence of God, morality and ethics, the future of Deism? All would be interesting. So join us at the regular time this coming Saturday, November 13th at 4 PM CST, 5 PM EST, 10 PM London, 11 PM German and 9 AM in Australia (I think). Be there!01:00:00cclendenennoDeism,Freethought,open line,spiritual,not religiousThis is YOUR show! Just about anything (within reason) goes. As long as you treat your fellow callers respectfully, just about any subject is fair game. Well, ehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/10/30/the-deist-flow--part-twoReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/10/30/the-deist-flow--part-two/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/10/30/the-deist-flow--part-twoSat, 30 Oct 2010 21:00:00 GMTThe Deist Flow - Part TwoIf you joined us for the October 16th show or listened to the posdcast, you know that The Deist Flow is a comprehensive and practical approach to Deist Reasoned Spirituality. Join us again on October 30th for part two. We will briefly review what we covered in part one, and we will cover the final two traits that describe a centered Deist: Free-flowing and Altruistic. We will also present our conclusions, and perhaps most importantly, we hope to get feedback from the audience so that we can fine-tune our concepts. See you Saturday, 10/30 at 2 PM PDT, 4 PM CDT, 5 PM EDT, 10 PM in the UK, 11 PM in Germany and 8 AM on Sunday 10/31 in Australia for another episode of Unified Deism on BTR!01:00:00cclendenennoDeism,Spirituality,Flow,Centered,TranscendenceIf you joined us for the October 16th show or listened to the posdcast, you know that The Deist Flow is a comprehensive and practical approach to Deist Reasonedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/10/16/the-deist-flowReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/10/16/the-deist-flow/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/10/16/the-deist-flowSat, 16 Oct 2010 21:00:00 GMTThe Deist FlowThe Deist Flow is Unified Deism's practical approach to Deist spirituality. The Flow is a way of centering ourselves and connecting with the universe. The Deist Flow concept unites East and West and gives us a path to greater awareness. The Flow is perhaps the most important contribution of our Foundation to Deism. Come explore with us as we cover the basics of what we envision to be a two-part series on our own unique approach to freethinking spirituality.01:00:00cclendenennoDeism,Spirituality,Freethought,Centering,AwarenessThe Deist Flow is Unified Deism's practical approach to Deist spirituality. The Flow is a way of centering ourselves and connecting with the universe. The Deisthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/10/02/deism-meets-mysticismReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/10/02/deism-meets-mysticism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/10/02/deism-meets-mysticismSat, 02 Oct 2010 21:00:00 GMTDeism Meets MysticismJoin us and our TransDeist guest, Nick Dutch, for a discussion of mysticism, both through symbolism and experiential mysticism. This will be a very different show, live from London. You may know Nick Dutch from YouTube, where he has posted over 800 videos. Now you can interact with him live on BlogTalkRadio. Deism doesn't mix with New Age thought or the occult, of course, or does it? Drop by and find out! Share in the fun as we push the boundaries of Deism (and perhaps beyond).01:00:00cclendenennoDeism,Mysticism,Occult,Reason,RationalityJoin us and our TransDeist guest, Nick Dutch, for a discussion of mysticism, both through symbolism and experiential mysticism. This will be a very different shhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/09/18/principles-of-unified-deismReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/09/18/principles-of-unified-deism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/09/18/principles-of-unified-deismSat, 18 Sep 2010 21:00:00 GMTPrinciples of Unified DeismUnified Deism holds three principles paramount: 1. We believe that God exists based on reflective reason, personal experience, and observation of nature. 2. We believe that fellowship, community, and mutual respect are essential components of life. And our most important human characteristic is our capacity to love. 3. We believe our principles should evolve with societal progress and our knowledge of the universe. We are further guided by these principles (not listed in priority order): 4. We believe everything we need to know of God can be found in the universe itself. 5. We do not believe God acts in the universe in ways that contradict natural law, but do not deny the possibility. 6. We believe that human beings are capable of having profound experiences of God, but hold that such personal revelations are true only for themselves. 7. We believe in the intrinsic value of life and advocate honesty, prudence, compassion, and justice in our dealings with one another. 8. We believe people should be free in all aspects of their lives, provided they do not disturb the peace, happiness, or safety of society. 9. We encourage all to advance the human condition within their personal capacity to do so. However, we believe religion should be separate from government and neither this nor any Deist principle should be used to justify political positions or causes. 10. We believe that religion is a personal matter guided by the dictates of conscience. We do not advocate efforts to convert people to Deism, but instead endeavor to promote Deism and educate those who are interested. Come join us as we explore Deism, the Non-Prophet Religion, every other Saturday afternoon. Your comments and suggestions are welcome at comments@unifieddeism.com.01:00:00cclendenennoprinciples,Deism,belief,spirituality,readonUnified Deism holds three principles paramount: 1. We believe that God exists based on reflective reason, personal experience, and observation of nature.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/09/04/deism-radio--reflective-reasonReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/09/04/deism-radio--reflective-reason/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/09/04/deism-radio--reflective-reasonSat, 04 Sep 2010 21:00:00 GMTDeism Radio - Reflective ReasonDeism has no dogma. There are no required beliefs, no tenets, no commandments. In Unified Deism we have put together some principles that most of us find reasonable enough to agree with (although agreeing is not required). One of these principles states that we believe God exists based on reflective reason, personal experience and observation of nature. What is reflective reason? Why is the reasoning process we use considered reflective? Is that different than the reasoning process that other Deists and Freethinkers use to reach their conclusions? Join co-hosts Dave Gaddis & Chuck Clendenen on Saturday afternoon, September 4 as we reflect on the answers to these questions and more. Ask us about Deism, the non-prophet religion. We would love to hear your views. See you then. And we would love to hear your comments. Just click the link below or email us at comments@unifieddeism.com.01:01:00cclendenennodeism,reason,reflection,spirituality,respectDeism has no dogma. There are no required beliefs, no tenets, no commandments. In Unified Deism we have put together some principles that most of us find reasonhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/08/21/taking-deism-into-the-mainstreamReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/08/21/taking-deism-into-the-mainstream/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/reasonandspirit/2010/08/21/taking-deism-into-the-mainstreamSat, 21 Aug 2010 21:00:00 GMTTaking Deism into the MainstreamUnified Deism seeks to unite Deists, irrespective of the "flavor" of Deism they prefer. What unites us is not the conclusions we reach, but the way we reach them, through critical thinking, logical reasoning, observation of nature and our personal experiences. Unified Deism encourages everyone to enter into a respectful dialog when we discuss the beliefs of others unless given reason to act otherwise. In this first episode we invite people to join in a discussion about taking Deism into the mainstream to take its rightful place among the world's most popular and well-known religious philosophies. If you consider yourself spiritual, but not religious, you owe it to yourself to examine Unified Deism. Follow the light of reasoned spirituality.01:01:00cclendenennoDeism,Spirituality,Reason,Freethought,positiveUnified Deism seeks to unite Deists, irrespective of the "flavor" of Deism they prefer. What unites us is not the conclusions we reach, but the way we reach the