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Skeptiko – Science at the Tipping Point

Alex Tsakiris

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Skeptiko.com is an interview-centered podcast covering the science of human consciousness. We cover six main categories:
– Near-death experience science and the ever growing body of peer-reviewed research surrounding it.
– Parapsychology and science that defies our current understanding of consciousness.
– Consciousness research and the ever expanding scientific understanding of who we are.
– Spirituality and the implications of new scientific discoveries to our understanding of it.
– Others and the strangeness of close encounters.
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The Spiritual Journey of Compromise and Doubt |642|

Skeptiko – Science at the Tipping Point

38 minutes 30 seconds

1 year ago

The Spiritual Journey of Compromise and Doubt |642|

Insights from Howard Storm

In the realm of near-death experiences (NDEs) and Christianity, few voices are as compelling and thought-provoking as Howard Storm’s. A former atheist turned Christian minister after a profound NDE, Storm offers a unique perspective on spirituality that challenges conventional wisdom. In this candid conversation, we explore the often-overlooked spiritual virtues of compromise and doubt, revealing how these seemingly contradictory concepts can actually deepen our faith and understanding.

1. Compromise, Part of the Spiritual Journey?

Howard Storm boldly asserts that compromise may be part of the spiritual journey:

“As a pastor of the Christian Church, as a member of the Christian Church trying to promote Christianity, I have compromised… I know near death experiences who don’t go to church. They don’t belong to any, quote religion. And trust me, they make compromises too.”

This perspective invites us to reconsider our view of compromise, not as a weakness, but as a necessary part of navigating our spiritual path in a complex world.

2. The Spiritual Power of Doubt

Contrary to the idea that faith requires unwavering certainty, Storm advocates for the spiritual value of doubt:

“I love it because I believe in doubt. I had a long conversation with Jesus about doubt and he very much affirmed the good things about doubt, because doubt makes us think, you know, makes us do research and look and think.”

This refreshing take on doubt encourages us to embrace questioning as a means of deepening our spiritual understanding and growth.

3. Continuous Spiritual Growth

Even at 77 years old, Storm’s passion for spiritual growth remains undiminished:

“I’m 77 years old. What I want to do with the rest of my life is I want to grow spiritually. I want to change, I wanna empty out the old and incorporate the, be open to the new and make that part of my life and I wanna communicate it.”

This commitment to lifelong spiritual development serves as an inspiration for seekers of all ages.

Howard Storm’s insights remind us that the spiritual journey is not always about certainty and perfection. Instead, it’s a path of continuous growth, marked by compromise, doubt, and the willingness to see the divine in unexpected places.

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSlMn0HpyXBvjyGSmBA93ktLwp7khBO1DEjNA6q6zKh5_baKnwGHlKj2TDhjX3w7nDFmiS-4CeyZSMu/pubYoutube: https://youtu.be/EFbTdEThbHg

Rumble: https://rumble.com/v5bzr0x-ai-truth-ethics-636.html

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