Cover Art: Tracie Loux

An “Integral Overview”

Taking an "integral" approach means that we practice seeing into the “other's” worldview without judgment.

We are aware of our journey through evolutionary stages (value-based worldviews). We understand that wherever anyone is in their journey at present is what’s working for them. When it stops working for them they will shift. But not without a bunch of resistance!

All of us have built our identity around judgments: "this, not that," and "me, not you." It’s a natural fear-based, survival instinct of the 1st Tier. When ego survival is exhausted, we gradually move into the fear-less 2nd Tier, which includes the release of the judgment of “others.” Our integral practice is the release of “othering” others. We learn to use discernment to know how to “be” with the world and all its diversity.

This is an integral practice.

The Evolutionary Lens Provides Healing

I use a conversational narrative to take readers on a journey of discovering an evolutionary way of understanding the Bible.

Whether you're new to the Hebrew Scriptures or well-versed in them, you will find in this book a lens that brings clarity and insights into the evolution of humankind’s perception of The Presence and Principle some call “God.”

As I researched this topic, I went down a lot of "rabbit holes" to answer cultural, historical, political, and geological questions that came to mind. I included this context in specific sections of the book. You might choose to skip over them or find them helpful in your process of reconciling with the Bible. I hope you will discover an opportunity to free yourself from negativity or trauma concerning the Bible.

When we get together for our classes and book studies, I will share so much more, including slides, to help you see what I’ve discovered.