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"BioPanentheism"

“Conversations exploring politics... science... metaphysics...... and other unique ideas!”

"BioPanentheism holds that the 'Divine' does not merely pervade the Universe abstractly... but "Experiences Reality" directly and vicariously through the emergence of complex "Biological Consciousness" making 'Life Itself' the Medium of "God’s Awareness!"

BioPanentheism states that the Divine Spark, and Biological Life are distinct but interdependent... with the "Divine Experiencing Reality Vicariously through Conscious Living Beings!" (Sentience is about experiencing... while Sapience is about understanding and reflecting on that experience!)


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Sunday, 27 July 2025

Does "Inspiration" come from "Above?"

Inspiration and BioPanentheism: When the Divine Breathes Through Us

What is inspiration? A spark of insight? A wave of creativity? A whisper from the unknown? In traditional religious thought, inspiration is often considered a divine gift... bestowed from above. But in BioPanentheism, inspiration is something much more intimate. It is the Divine unfolding through us.

🌿 BioPanentheism in Brief

BioPanentheism holds that the Divine does not merely reside in all things (panentheism)... but that it experiences reality directly through biological life. In this view, conscious beings aren’t just observers or creations of the Divine... they are its vicarious sensory and experiential systems.

πŸ’‘ Inspiration as Divine Emergence

In BioPanentheism, inspiration is not sent from a distant source... it arises from within. It is a moment where biological life, having evolved complexity and consciousness, allows the Divine to encounter:

  • ✨ Insight
  • 🎨 Creativity
  • 🧭 Moral clarity
  • 🌌 Mystical awe

This isn't poetic metaphor. It’s metaphysical mechanics. The Divine doesn’t float above life/// it flows through it. When we are inspired, we’re not just reacting to the world... we are enabling the world’s Source to feel itself.

πŸ” Inspiration as Feedback Loop

Many inspired people describe a sense of “something moving through them.” In BioPanentheism, this is the feedback loop between individual consciousness and Divine emergence. Our neurons, hormones, and stories provide the canvas; the Divine flows through as the brushstroke.

Inspiration is thus a moment of sacred feedback: biological life... especially human consciousness... reflects the world back to its source, but with nuance, novelty, and meaning.

🧬 Evolution Made This Possible

From a BioPanentheistic perspective, inspiration isn't an accident... it’s a feature. As life grew more complex, especially with the emergence of eukaryotic cells, brains, and minds, it enabled richer 'Divine Experience.' This is why inspiration feels so significant: it's the Divine experiencing complexity and insight for the first time... through us!

πŸ“– Final Reflection

“In BioPanentheism, inspiration is not a gift from above but a moment of Divine emergence from within. It is how the universe... through us... Experiences being alive! alive.”

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Saturday, 26 July 2025

SATURDAY MORNING CONFUSION ABOUT TRUMP:

If there ever was...or is... confusion about what other people think about the United States of America... then this 'looooong' letter will put it all into "Perspective!" (God, I love that word!) 

- From Quora!


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A: (By S.D. Hargreaves!) I tried really, really hard to pretend I didn’t see or read this incredibly offensive, delusional and stupid question, ...but there was no unreading it, no unseeing it 

Even if it’s just a troll, I feel the need to answer these kinds of stupid questions, just so Americans reading it know that Canadians have a backbone and we refuse to be bullied. 

You don’t have to like Canadians! 

But you will respect Canadians! 

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I’d like to know who exactly ‘we’ is? 

I’d also like to know who calls the USA the greatest country on earth (besides overly loud, arrogant Americans) because from what I’ve seen, every other country on the face of the earth begs to differ! 

Let’s call out the ‘we’ for who they really are in this case...  MAGA! (And the remaining Americans who actually believe this type of utter bullshit!) 

You see, if you actually did live in the greatest country on earth, you wouldn’t feel compelled to run around arrogantly proclaiming it to everyone who will listen... because they would already know that you are! 

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Not once, in my entire 50 years on this planet, have I ever thought of the U.S. as great. 

"It sounds to me like there are a whole lot of Americans on Quora trying to convince themselves that their country is anything but the horrific, morally rotten, dystopian hellscape it's becoming under the dick-tatorship of the felon, Donald J. fucking Trump."

What does it say about the MAGA morons who elected a vile, morally bankrupt, serial lying, racist, rapist, two-bit grifter and multiple-time convicted felon, Trump, as their president? 

It says you believe in the same ‘ideals’ as him, and you celebrate it!

You’re nothing more than an evil, twisted cult, comprised of sociopaths and sycophants, where idiocy and ignorance reign supreme. 

You mirror your sick president’s morally reprehensible qualities and beliefs... and vice versa! 

When anyone calls you out on it, you respond by blaming everyone else and resorting to bullying tactics. 

There is nothing remarkable about that! (You’re spineless cowards!) 

MAGA [including the pimple on the ass of humanity, Trump] should be ashamed of themselves... but you’d have to have a conscience to feel shame! 

Do the other half of Americans, who don’t support Trump and his authoritarian regime, need to lynch him and all the other republicans for treason? (Hang him from one of his new flag poles that he loves so much!) 

When will you dipshits finally see the snake-oil salesman for what he truly is? All we hear from toxic MAGA is more hateful rhetoric, more false propaganda and more pathetic denial!

There is nothing great about the U.S. right now! 

It’s a predatory country... deeply divided by hate, derision, intolerance, racism and corruption!

Your demented, orange, grease-painted clown of a president - and MAGA as a whole - is a plague on Americans who don’t support or condone his evil actions, policies, and his desire to "spread the faith...!" 

And that’s the crux of the matter for Canadians!

"Your commander and thief just had to go and drag Canada into this clusterfuck by stabbing us in the back and entering into an illegal trade war with us... designed to weaken our economy and leave us vulnerable to further attacks!" 

Trump’s baseless slandering of Canada doesn’t project strength; it makes him look weak and desperate. 

The U.S. has managed to make enemies out of your peaceful, quiet, unassuming neighbours... and former allies! 

And for what? 

What is your justification? 

It’s pure jealousy and resentment! 

Jealousy that Canada actually is a great country... and is generally loved and well-regarded by other countries around the world! 

Resentment that even though we share a continent, it’s Canadians who are consistently enjoying a better quality of life! (Whereas Canada routinely ranks among the top ten countries to live in... the U.S. doesn't even crack the top twenty on a good year!) 

Kind of delivers a death punch to the U.S. notion of being the greatest country on earth... eh? 

These are tangible facts, not the fabricated numbers, polls, studies and opinions that the Trump administration jams down your throats... meaning he couldn’t give a rat's ass if you choke on his constant barrage of bargain bin lies!

MAGA has been conned, brainwashed and gaslit by a fraud with a room temperature I.Q. (72?)

What truly boggles the mind is that you’re all proud of it! (A gleeful group of legitimately clueless idiots, half-wits and morons who would jump off a cliff if Trump told them to!) 

I don’t speak for all Canadians, but this Canadian would be extremely happy to shove all you MAGA assholes off a cliff. 

That’s the very least that you deserve! 

You should have left Canada out of your bullshit... we don’t take kindly to your disrespect and various threats against our sovereignty. 

Despite what your superiority complex would have you believe... Canada doesn’t answer to the U.S. 

We owe you nothing... You don’t subsidize us in any way, shape, or form... we don’t need your ‘protection’ ...we don’t want to be like you, we don’t want to be associated with you... and we damn sure don’t want to join you! 

Take your 51st state delusions and shove them up your ass! 

The spread of the filthy MAGA plague stops abruptly at the northern border! 

All of you retarded red-hat Nazi’s are not welcome in Canada! Step one foot in our country in an aggressive manner ...and you’ll immediately regret it! 

In other words... fuck off! 

Having said all of this, there are positive takeaways for Canada, one of which is that Canada has been forced to search for alternative, more trustworthy trade relationships around the world, thereby diminishing our reliance on the U.S. 

Another being the uniting of Canadians... and a renewed, fierce sense of patriotism in the face of the external threat posed by the U.S. 

‘Elbows Up’ and ‘Canada is not for sale’ movements are alive and gaining ever more strength all across Canada!

Our boycott of U.S. goods and travel to the U.S., [which are things that contribute to the U.S. economy] has cost your country billions so far... and it will cost you billions more! 

Canadians are realizing we don’t always have to be friendly and polite... we can be angry if we want, and we can play dirty if needed!

We can use diversionary tactics against the U.S. with much more success than you, because the U.S. is run by dangerously stupid, wildly inexperienced, disgraced TV personalities, traitors, douchebags and certifiable lunatics! (For example, Jewish space lasers and cyborg Biden clones that don’t exist!) 

Nobody but those dipshits is going to call the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf of America... wind turbine noise doesn’t cause cancer... and injecting yourself with bleach doesn’t cure Covid! 

Unfortunately, the majority of you lunatics are also anti-vaccers... but then again... if ya gotta "thin the herd" ...this is a good way to do it!

MAGA is worse than scientologists... and they're batshit crazy!

I could write a book just on the topic of how the U.S. is not great... filled with truth, fun facts, actual history and pictures... but for now... I’ll answer the odd, ignorant question such as this one, because let’s face it, bashing MAGA Americans is not only cathartic... it’s fun! 


I’m tired of Quora’s hypocrisy in deleting my answers and comments made in response to these questions, while not only allowing the original question to remain posted... but also allowing dozens of new, similar questions to be posted daily, which I find maddening! 


I’m sure I’m not the only Canadian experiencing this, so I encourage you to do the same as I am! 


MAGA, trolls... Russian bots... it matters not to me... delete them all! 


I’m not asking you... or telling you to do so... I'm strictly encouraging you to do so... with all due respect and unwavering support.



The Impolite Canadian!


(P.S. I read Quora a lot... and I have also come to the conclusion that a significant percentage of the American population... are complete and utter idiots! -ed.)


Anyone in MAGA must be two people... because no one person could be that stupid!!!!



Friday, 25 July 2025

An In-Depth View of the Meaning of Life!!!!!!!

While specific, direct criticisms of BioPanentheism are somewhat limited in readily available sources... some potential challenges and points of discussion can be identified:

  • Lack of Empirical Evidence: Like many philosophical and theological perspectives, BioPanentheism may face challenges related to empirical verification. 
  • Its core tenets regarding the nature of the Divine and its relationship to the Universe may not be easily testable through scientific methods.
  • Subjectivity and Interpretation: The interpretation of "The Divine" and its manifestation in biological systems can be subjective. 
  • This can lead to various understandings and potentially conflicting interpretations of BioPanentheistic principles.
  • Potential for Misinterpretation: There might be a risk of misinterpreting BioPanentheism as a justification for exploiting nature or disregarding individual well-being! 
  • It is important to emphasize the ethical implications of interconnectedness and the need for responsible stewardship.
  • Relationship with Traditional Religions: BioPanentheism may face criticism from traditional religious perspectives that hold different views on the nature of God... and the relationship between the Divine and the world. 
  • Defining Divinity: Defining what constitutes the "Divine" within a scientific framework can be challenging. Critics might question whether attributing Divinity to natural processes is a meaningful or useful distinction! 
  • The Problem of Suffering: The existence of suffering and pain in the world poses a challenge to the idea of a Divine Presence actively involved in biological systems. 
  • BioPanentheism needs to address how suffering aligns with its understanding of the "Divine!"
  • Distinction from Pantheism: Critics may argue that BioPanentheism does not offer enough distinction from pantheism, which equates God with the universe, or question whether the "bio" prefix adds substantial meaning.
  • Anthropocentrism: There might be concern that BioPanentheism... despite its emphasis on nature... could still be interpreted through an anthropocentric lens... prioritizing human understanding and values over the intrinsic worth of other Living Beings. 

While there isn't a single, universally defined BioPanentheistic answer to the problem of suffering, here's how it might be addressed, drawing upon the core tenets of BioPanentheism and related concepts:

  • Interconnectedness and the Web of Life: BioPanentheism emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living beings. 
  • Suffering, therefore, isn't an isolated phenomenon but something that affects the entire web of life. This perspective can foster compassion and a sense of responsibility to alleviate suffering where possible. 
  • Evolutionary Perspective: Suffering can be viewed as an inherent part of the evolutionary process. Evolution involves struggle, adaptation, and the survival of the fittest, which inevitably leads to some degree of suffering. From a BioPanentheistic view, this suffering could be seen as a necessary aspect of the divine expressing itself through the unfolding of life! 
  • The "Divine" as Immanent and Transcendent: BioPanentheism posits that the Divine is both within and beyond the universe. 
  • This means that while the Divine is present in all things, including suffering, it also transcends it. This transcendence offers a sense of hope and the possibility of overcoming suffering, even if it cannot be completely eliminated. 
  • Ethical Implications and Action: BioPanentheism often leads to a strong ethical framework that promotes ecological awareness, sustainability, and compassion for all living beings! 
  • This ethical framework can motivate individuals to actively work to reduce suffering in the world through environmental protection, animal rights, and social justice initiatives! 
  • Suffering as a Catalyst for Growth: Drawing from broader philosophical and spiritual perspectives, suffering can be seen as a catalyst for growth, learning, and transformation. While not denying the reality of pain, this view suggests that suffering can lead to deeper understanding, resilience, and a greater appreciation for life! 
  • Rejection of Traditional Explanations: BioPanentheism typically rejects traditional religious explanations for suffering, such as divine punishment or testing! Instead, it seeks to understand suffering within the context of natural processes and the interconnectedness of life!
  • Focus on the Natural World: BioPanentheism emphasizes the natural world and biological processes!  
  • It may find meaning and value in the face of suffering by recognizing the beauty, complexity, and resilience of life, even in the midst of hardship! 

It's important to note that because BioPanentheism is a relatively new and evolving philosophical perspective, there isn't a fully developed or universally accepted answer to the problem of suffering.  

The above points represent potential approaches based on its core principles!

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Based on BioPanentheistic ethics, here are some practical actions we can take to reduce suffering:

1. Environmental Stewardship:

  • Reduce Consumption: Minimize your ecological footprint by consuming less, reusing items, and choosing products with minimal packaging! 
  • Sustainable Living: Adopt sustainable practices in your daily life, such as conserving water and energy, reducing waste, and using eco-friendly products!
  • Support Environmental Protection: Advocate for and support policies and organizations that protect the environment and biodiversity!
  • Ecological Awareness: Cultivate a deep awareness of the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the impact of human actions on the environment!

2. Animal Welfare and Rights:

  • Plant-Based Diet: Reduce or eliminate the consumption of animal products to decrease animal suffering in factory farming!
  • Support Animal Rights Organizations: Contribute to organizations that work to protect animal rights and welfare!
  • Humane Treatment of Animals: Advocate for the humane treatment of animals in all contexts, including agriculture, entertainment, and research!
  • Reduce Animal Cruelty: Actively oppose and speak out against animal cruelty in all its forms!

3. Social Justice and Compassion:

  • Promote Social Equality: Work towards a more just and equitable society for all people, recognizing that social inequality often exacerbates suffering!
  • Practice Compassion: Cultivate compassion and empathy for all living beings, and act with kindness and understanding in your interactions with others!
  • Support Ethical Businesses: Choose to support businesses that prioritize ethical and sustainable practices, and avoid those that contribute to exploitation and suffering!
  • Advocate for Systemic Change: Work to change social structures and systems that perpetuate suffering, such as poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation!

4. Personal and Spiritual Growth:

  • Cultivate Mindfulness: Practice mindfulness and self-awareness to better understand your own actions and their impact on the world!
  • Connect with Nature: Spend time in nature to deepen your connection with the living world and cultivate a sense of reverence for life!
  • Promote Education: Share your knowledge and understanding of BioPanentheism and its ethical implications with others to raise awareness and inspire action!
  • Embrace Interconnectedness: Recognize and embrace the interconnectedness of all things, and strive to Live in harmony with the natural world!

By integrating these practices into your life, you can act on BioPanentheistic ethics to reduce suffering and promote a more compassionate and sustainable world!

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BioPanentheism, as articulated by the author and writer Allan W. Janssen, is a significantly different and a more complex theological model than the Biopantheism of Poffo Ortiz.

Let's break down how Janssen's BioPanentheism stacks up as a theory!

Understanding BioPanentheism:

First, we must define the core terms. 

Unlike pantheism, which states God IS the Universe, () panentheism posits that the universe is in God, but God is also more than the universe! () 

God is both immanent (present within the world) and transcendent! (Existing beyond it.)

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The core idea is that God's relationship with the world is best understood not as a 'King to a Kingdom,' or an architect to a building, but as a gardener to a garden! 

The "Bio" prefix emphasizes that God is intimately present and active within the living, biological, and ecological processes of the Universe! 

The world's life, evolution, and fecundity (fruitfulness) are manifestations of God's Immanent Presence! 

Yet, God as the "gardener" also transcends the "garden," retaining a distinct identity and purpose!

How Does It Stack Up as a Theory?

Here is an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of BioPanentheism as a theological and philosophical framework.

Strengths:

  1. Reconciling Science and Faith: This is perhaps its greatest strength. BioPanentheism offers a comprehensive framework for reconciling a Belief in God with contemporary scientific perspectives on evolution, ecology, and cosmology. 

  2. Divine Creation is not seen as a singular event in the past... but as an ongoing, dynamic process unfolding through the natural laws and evolutionary mechanisms that science describes! (God works with and within the processes of the garden!)

  3. A Powerful Ecological Ethic: By framing the world as God's garden... and humanity as co-gardeners... or stewards... BioPanentheism provides a profound theological basis for environmentalism! (Exploiting the Earth becomes a desecration of the Divine Presence, and Caring for Creation becomes a Primary Religious and Ethical Duty!

  4. Addresses the Problem of "Natural Evil": This is a key advantage over pantheism. In pantheism, if God is the world, then God is identical with predation, disease, and natural disasters. In BioPanentheism, these are seen as natural processes within the garden. (A garden contains not only flowers... but also weeds, pests, death, and decay. The gardener (God) is present in this struggle, working to bring forth new life and fruitfulness... but is not identical with the destructive elements. This allows for a world of genuine freedom, struggle, and process without making God the direct author of every instance of suffering!)

  5. A Relational and Dynamic God: The model moves away from the distant, impassive, and static God of some classical theology. The "Gardener" is relational, patient, and intimately involved with the world's unfolding. (This dynamic and personal vision of God resonates with many contemporary spiritual seekers!)

Weaknesses and Criticisms:

  1. Challenges to Traditional Christian Doctrine: Janssen's model, while rooted in interpreting Christian parables, challenges several tenets of traditional Christian orthodoxy!

    • Divine Omnipotence: A gardener works with the conditions of the soil and climate; they don't control every variable absolutely. This suggests a God whose power is persuasive rather than coercive, potentially limiting traditional views of omnipotence

    • Divine Impassibility: The idea that God is unaffected by worldly events is difficult to maintain in this model. A gardener is deeply affected by the flourishing or failure of their garden. This suggests a God who suffers with creation... a concept central to 'process theology' but challenging to some classical views!

    • Miracles: Miracles, understood as supernatural interventions that violate natural laws... are harder to situate in a system where God primarily works through natural processes!

  2. Vagueness of Transcendence: While panentheism insists on God's transcendence, the model's heavy emphasis on immanence can make the nature of that transcendence feel vague or ill-defined. (If God is so entwined with the world's biological processes, how exactly is God separate from them? Critics might argue that it risks collapsing into a more sophisticated form of pantheism!)

  3. Theodicy Remains a Challenge: While it handles "natural evil" better than pantheism, the problem of suffering (theodicy) is not solved. (Why would a good and wise gardener create a garden with such immense capacity for pain, predation, and seemingly gratuitous suffering? The metaphor helps frame the question... but it does not fully answer it!)

  4. Niche Theological Position: BioPanentheism is not a mainstream doctrine. It is a specific proposal within the broader fields of eco-theology and process theology! (As such, it lacks the broad institutional, historical, and philosophical scaffolding of more established views like classical theism!)

Conclusion:

Allan W. Janssen's BioPanentheism is a creative, relevant, and powerful theological proposal for the 21st century. 

It brilliantly weaves together Christian scripture, ecological consciousness, and a respect for science! 

It "stacks up" very well as a coherent model for those seeking to reconcile faith with a scientific worldview and for whom environmental ethics are a spiritual priority!

Its primary challenges lie in its departure from traditional theological formulations, which will make it unconvincing for orthodox believers! 

However, for those comfortable with re-imagining concepts like divine power and interaction, BioPanentheism offers a compelling and fruitful way to see God's Presence in the living, breathing, and evolving world around us!

MOTHER NATURE!