Essays Archives – God In All Things

Redefining Humanity: A Theological Perspective on AI

by andyotto | Mar 27, 2023 | Essays, God In All Things | 0

The rapid progression of AI technology raises theological and philosophical questions about what it means to be human.

Holiness is Silly

by andyotto | Jan 16, 2023 | Essays | 3

Why do we “strive” for holiness as if it’s something to attain? Holiness should not create separateness, but unity.

The Falling Away of the Old

by andyotto | May 2, 2022 | Essays, God In All Things | 1

Religion often becomes a program of certainty that doesn’t fully embrace the dynamism of divine creativity, where moments like incarnation and resurrection cause old sacred paradigms to fall away.

The Ordinariness of Lent

by andyotto | Apr 4, 2022 | Essays | 0

In the desert, Jesus discovered that he was human and hungry and lonely. Lent is not so much about penances and bodily denial as it is a season to discover our ordinariness.

Disney’s Encanto Is All About Seeing

by andyotto | Feb 7, 2022 | Awareness, Essays | 3

Let’s examine four main dichotomic themes in Disney’s Encanto. There are spoilers!

Accepting Impermanence and Experiencing Heaven Now

by andyotto | Jun 7, 2021 | Essays | 0

The things in our life are all passing. They are gifts to help us in our journey to a union with God. When we accept impermanence, we discover heaven on earth. When we let go of ‘shoulds’ and illusions and expectations, we find salvation.

The Ego: Another Name for the Evil Spirit

by andyotto | Sep 7, 2020 | Awareness, Essays | 0

The ego cares about our possessions, our status, and our group membership – all things that are passing. The spiritual life ought to lead us to put our stock in the lasting promise of God.