In a presentation to Steve MacIntosh's Developmental Philosophy group on March 12, 2026, Robert Nicastro explored Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's philosophical and theological framework. He focused on Teilhard's principle that "union differentiates." This principle responds to a deep fear in modern collective thought: the belief that convergence destroys individuality. Nicastro argued that Teilhard's hyperphysics offers a metaphysical revolution. It moves from a static "metaphys

Here's a list of some upcoming eco-spiritual activities that may interest you. Check back, as this post will be updated during September 2026 and beyond as we get additional information. A new calendar listing will come out in late September. Don't be intimidated by the scope of this list; choose to participate in just what calls to you. Hyperlinks are underlined, which link to additional resources. September 1, 2026 - Sarah K. Loose, Director, Disaster & Climate Resilience,

Image from Alison J Gray Int Psychiatry 2011 Aug 1;8(3):58–60. (CC BY-NC-ND) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) What is reality? Is it just what is material, scientifically objective, and quantifiable, or is there more to reality than our senses tell us? Is there an internal as well as an external reality? Are science and religion compatible? These are some of the big questions I am exploring on this website. Here are some working definitions that rel