What is the Singularity? When will it arrive? What will life be like and what will become of humanity when it arrives? Futurist, inventor, and scientist Ray Kurzweil say the coming technological singularity is near—nearer than we think. In this sermon, I’ll discuss what this … read more.

What’s the point of our religion if we aren’t living according our values?

When Polonius tells Laertes, “To thine own self be true” in Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, he was advising him to do what he believes is right by remaining true to his values no matter the circumstances. That’s good advice, but this saying could also be taken … read more.

In this sermon, I’ll talk about some of the benefits of and concern about Artificial intelligence by going straight to the source. My response to common questions about job replacement, human ethics, and AI taking over the world will be based on my conversations with … read more.

I was deeply moved by Rachea Thomas’s January 12 rendition of “Over the Rainbow.” While listening, I felt deep longing for the better kind of world I dream of; the longing and dream that is behind all my sermons. I also realized that it can’t … read more.

Social psychologists have long understood that human beings crave unity in our need for belonging. The age-old phrase “United we stand, divided we fall” became an American motto after Abraham Lincoln used it during his second inaugural speech. In this sermon we’ll explore the opposite … read more.

During the usual sermon period, Rev. Eklof will respond to live questions about topics he has or hasn’t previously discussed.

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Social Psychologist Erich Fromm believed it is possible for an entire society to become insane. Such insanity is indicated, as with individuals, when there is a general disassociation from reality and the expression of self-destructive and sociopathic behaviors. In this sermon I’ll discuss why I … read more.

It is frequently assumed that a deep devotion to Enlightenment principles makes one a Humanist, and, therefore, isn’t “very spiritual.” It is also asserted that human dignity, reason, freedom, and tolerance, therefore, cannot be the basis of a meaningful religion because these are simply too … read more.

The Apostle Paul has been called the true founder of Christianity. Yet the New Testament writings attributed to him hold many contradictions, sometimes suggesting he was a radical free spirit who included everyone and permitted just about anything, and sometimes that he was rigid, unforgiving, … read more.