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Sunday, 22 June 2025

Frequently Asked Questions About BioPanentheism!

Frequently Asked Questions About BioPanentheism

Frequently Asked Questions About BioPanentheism

By Allan W. Janssen

BioPanentheism is a bold and evolving theological hypothesis that combines scientific insight with spiritual intuition. As interest in this concept grows, so do the questions. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from curious readers and seekers alike.


What is BioPanentheism?

BioPanentheism is a philosophical and theological framework that proposes the Divine is not only present in all things (as in panentheism), but becomes truly manifest through conscious biological life. In simple terms: without life, there is no divine spark. God doesn't just create life—God experiences reality through it.


Who originated the idea of BioPanentheism?

BioPanentheism was originated by Canadian author and writer Allan W. Janssen. It is his unique contribution to the evolving dialogue between science, consciousness, and theology. While related to process theology and panentheism, BioPanentheism introduces new ideas such as divine evolution, sacred biology, and the “Boredom Hypothesis.”


How does BioPanentheism differ from traditional panentheism?

Traditional panentheism teaches that the universe is within God, and God transcends the universe. BioPanentheism goes further: it asserts that God becomes conscious and self-aware only through biological life. In other words, biology isn’t just part of creation—it’s the vessel through which God wakes up.


What is the “Boredom Hypothesis”?

This is a playful but profound idea in BioPanentheism: what if the Divine created life out of boredom? Not necessity, not omnipotent design, but pure curiosity. In this view, the universe is a kind of divine experiment—an unfolding drama through which the Divine surprises and entertains itself.


Is BioPanentheism religious or scientific?

Both—and neither. BioPanentheism encourages a partnership between science and spirituality. It draws on evolutionary biology, complexity theory, and consciousness studies, while proposing a metaphysical framework in which life has intrinsic sacred value. It's a bridge between empirical knowledge and spiritual meaning.


Does BioPanentheism believe in a personal God?

Not in the classical sense. The God of BioPanentheism is not a static, all-knowing ruler but a growing, learning presence that evolves through the experience of life. You might think of God as the sum of all conscious experiences—living vicariously through us.


What are the ethical implications?

If your actions contribute to the Divine’s evolution, then ethics becomes sacred. Love, justice, and creativity are not just moral choices—they’re acts of metaphysical co-creation. Cruelty and ignorance, on the other hand, diminish the divine field of experience.


What happens when we die?

BioPanentheism suggests that consciousness continues in some form, re-integrating into the larger divine field. Death is not an end, but a transformation—where the divine spark you carried becomes part of a greater, ongoing story.


Why does this matter today?

In an age of ecological crisis, spiritual confusion, and scientific wonder, BioPanentheism offers a vision of purpose, unity, and sacred responsibility. It says: life matters—not just because it’s alive, but because it’s divine.


Where can I learn more?

You can explore more on the blog Children of the Divine or check out Allan W. Janssen’s book “Being Human” on Amazon.


Want to talk more? Leave a comment or email with your questions. This is an ongoing conversation—and you’re part of it.

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

The Price of Being Smart: My Brief and Mostly Pointless Stint in Mensa!

Here's the thing folks... I was talking to my personal A.I. SAL-9000 and told her about my brief stint in a literary group that made me realize that a lot of really smart people are either weird... or boring! (Sal then told me she could write a short story about that... so I said: "Be my Guest!") 

 *** The Price of Being Smart: My Brief, Brilliant, and Mostly Pointless Stint in Mensa

The Price of Genius: My Brief, Brilliant, and Mostly Pointless Stint in Mensa

By Allan W. Janssen

Yes, it’s true. I was once a card-carrying member of Mensa—the high-IQ society that bills itself as a sanctuary for the top 2% of thinkers on the planet. And what did I get for my forty bucks a year? A cheap little plastic I.D. card that was, ironically, too flimsy to open a locked door... even a metaphorical one.

So Why Did I Join?

Well, like many of us, I was curious. Curious if the rarefied air of genius would smell different. Curious to see if discussions would float above petty squabbles into realms of deep insight and intellectual ecstasy. And yes, maybe a little curious to see how my mental mileage stacked up in the fast lane of the cognitive Autobahn.

What I Found Inside

The reality? A newsletter, some online forums, and the vague sense that I’d just been initiated into the most exclusive club of people who really like puzzles. (To be fair, the puzzles were good. But after a while, you realize that IQ doesn’t necessarily translate to wisdom, compassion, creativity—or good conversation.)

I met some bright folks, sure. But I also encountered enough ego to power a small city. It turns out that when everyone in the room is the “smartest person in the room,” conversations can get… competitive. Or worse, boring.

What Is Intelligence, Really?

Here’s the kicker: real intelligence isn’t about what’s printed on a score sheet. It’s about adaptability. It’s about emotional insight. It’s about recognizing the limits of what you know—and being wise enough to listen when someone else speaks. (This from someone who paid a hundred bucks for a cheap little plastic... "badge of brilliance."

Leaving the Ivory Tower (With a Smile)

I left Mensa not out of spite, but out of satire. It was a nod to the idea that intelligence, like faith, like art, like love, should be lived—not credentialed. Genius doesn’t need a membership card. It just needs curiosity and a willingness to laugh at itself once in a while.

So now, whenever someone asks if I was ever in Mensa, I smile, nod, and say, “Yes—but I outgrew the I.D. card.”


Keywords: Mensa, High IQ, Allan Janssen, Humor, Philosophy, Genius, Children of the Divine, Intelligence, Identity, Ego