Ken Wilber is O.k.

Ken Wilber had a Grand Mal Seisure in December and is now recovering. 

Ken Wilber is America’s (and perhaps the worlds) greatest philosopher.  His is perhaps the most important vision in the world as he has dedicated his life to an integral paradigm that allows religion and science to co-exist not only in theory but in practice.

Ken Wilber is a recepticle delivering one the most important messages that humanity has ever needed.  I am so happy this man is here with us.

When you look at the dilema that both heartless flat Western science and mindless world religions have gotten humanity in, it is very clear something needs to be done.

Regardless of how you feel about either science or religion it is fair to say that most humans rely heavily on one and/or the other.  They have been at each others throats for centuries now.  Religion one the first round by trying (unsucessfully) to abort science before it could fully develop, get out of the womb and walk on its own.  Science is now a big mean teenager and is beating the TAR out of is old prudist relative, religion.

Some Atheist believe (no pun intended) that religion is pure superstitious ignorance that is the primary cause of all human suffering.  Prominent scientists such as biologist Richard Dawkins are very outspoken against religion:

“This final scientific enlightenment will deal an overdue death blow to religion and other juvenile superstitions.” guardian uk

With events like the destruction of the World Trade Center and other suicide bombings around the world being inspired by religious fundamentalist, people like Richard Dawkins are being heard; though, the acts of a few fundamentalist should not at all reflect all religious people in every part of the globe as the new breed of Atheist seems to be saying.

In some cases I agree with their arguement.  Humans have used religions to do bad things.  However, the same can definitely be said about science.  Both are used to justify and implement the unjustifiable, but I guess that is entirely dependent on your perspective of “just”.

Regardless of the agressive stance of the new athiests, the fact remains that religion remains the primary method of human development all over the world.  And in that way it is still necessary.  I don’t believe that the “God” of religions (dogma & belief) can be replaced with the ”God” of science (empirical evidence & rationality). 

I don’t believe either of their Gods can explain everything.  And they definitely can not acurately perceive everything because their perspective is most of the time completely biased about EVERYTHING. 

Which brings me back to Ken Wilber and his Integral team.  The integral paradigm that they are introducing includes all the strengths of religion and science and none of the weaknesses.  Whether you are an atheist or a tele-evangalist you should be able to appreciate the importance of allowing people the freedom to be peacefully stupid in one big stupid family.

Ken.. thank you for living another day.  I love you (but not in a homosexual way.. although I think that you have a great ass ;).