Introduction (Conference Opening) Delivered by James C. VanderKam (representing the bridge between texts, history, and faith):Seventy-five years ago, shepherd boys stumbled upon scrolls hidden in desert caves, unaware that they had uncovered one of the greatest treasures of human history. These Dead Sea Scrolls are not simply parchment and ink; they are … [Read more...] about Dead Sea Scrolls Conference 2025: Texts, Faith & Future
Spirituality
Tarot, Astrology & Gen Z: The New Ritual Culture
Introduction by Barbara Brown Taylor For centuries, people have searched the night skies and shuffled cards in their hands, hoping to glimpse a truth larger than themselves. We built temples and churches, but we also lit candles in kitchens and whispered prayers to the moon. In every generation, the sacred refuses to stay confined. It slips out of … [Read more...] about Tarot, Astrology & Gen Z: The New Ritual Culture
Love One Another: 10 Pathways to Peace and Joy
Introduction by Jesus My beloved children, you are called to love one another as I have loved you. The world is weary from selfishness, division, and fear, but the Kingdom of God is not far—it is within you, waiting to be revealed through acts of compassion, justice, and mercy.Living for the sake of others is not a burden but freedom. When you feed the hungry, … [Read more...] about Love One Another: 10 Pathways to Peace and Joy
AI and the Sacred: Can Machines Mediate Transcendence?
Introduction by Yuval Noah Harari When we speak of artificial intelligence, most people think of economics, politics, or military power. Yet there is another dimension—perhaps more consequential—that we rarely consider: AI’s impact on the human search for meaning. For thousands of years, prophets, shamans, and sages guided us through mystery and … [Read more...] about AI and the Sacred: Can Machines Mediate Transcendence?
The Missing Years of Jesus & Beyond: Divine Lessons for Today
Insert Video Introduction by Elaine Pagels When we turn to the earliest writings about Jesus and the spiritual traditions that followed, what is striking is not only what was remembered, but also what was deliberately left unsaid. The missing years of Jesus, the silence in the records, are an invitation rather than an absence. They compel us to … [Read more...] about The Missing Years of Jesus & Beyond: Divine Lessons for Today
Is the Moon Hollow? Shinmyo Koshin Reveals the Secret
Introduction by Shinmyo Koshin Since ancient times, humanity has gazed at the Moon and imagined stories. In Japan, we speak of Princess Kaguya, a being from beyond this world. Yet the Moon is not only myth. It is guardian, vault, and teacher. The guardians once told me: ‘The Moon is hollow, alive with rivers and mountains inside. It was placed to shield the … [Read more...] about Is the Moon Hollow? Shinmyo Koshin Reveals the Secret
Bashar on Jesus, Atlantis, and Our Cosmic Human Origins
Introduction by Bashar Greetings, dear ones. We thank you this day of your time for joining in this exploration. Understand that what you call ET origins, Christ consciousness, lost civilizations, archetypes of God, and passion are not separate topics, but interwoven threads of the same tapestry.Your origins are not confined to the soil of Earth alone; you … [Read more...] about Bashar on Jesus, Atlantis, and Our Cosmic Human Origins
The Intruder: A Storm of Secrets and Survival
Prologue FADE IN:FLASHBACK – INT. HOARDER HOUSE – NIGHT (YEARS EARLIER)The camera crawls through piles of rotting garbage, broken toys, and moldy magazines. The walls close in with suffocating clutter.A closet door rattles violently. Inside: YOUNG ELLA (10), knees pulled to her chest, eyes wide with terror. Her mother’s shadow looms outside the door. MOTHER … [Read more...] about The Intruder: A Storm of Secrets and Survival









