Dr. Erwin K. Thomas
Autore di A Weekly Encounter: Fifty-Two Meditations of Hope
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Informazioni generali
- Nome legale
- Erwin Kenneth Thomas
- Data di nascita
- 1943-06-03
- Sesso
- male
- Nazionalità
- USA (citizen)
- Luogo di nascita
- Georgetown, Guyana
- Luogo di residenza
- "Georgetown, Guyana," Eugene, Oregon," "Brooklyn, New York," "Oswego, New York," "Columbia, Missouri," "Milwaukee, Wisconsin," "Virginia Beach, Virginia"
- Istruzione
- "Guyana's Teacher Training College (Trained Teacher's Certificate)", "University of Oregon (BS/Speech)", "Brooklyn College (MS/Television)", "University of Missouri (PhD/ International Journalism & Broadcasting)"
- Attività lavorative
- High School Teacher, Instructor, Professor, Graduate Director
- Relazioni
- Thomas, Mary Barta (wife), Matthew (son), Thomas, Harold (father), Thomas, Clarice (mother), Jeffrey, Hilrod "Roady", Rawle (brothers), Patricia "Sally", Desiree, Carol, Althea "Vicky", Valarie, Hazel, Joy (sisters)
- Organizzazioni
- "Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)", "American Academy of Religion (AAR)", "PEN America," "Virginia Writers Club (VWC)", "Hampton Roads Writers (HRW)"
- Premi e riconoscimenti
- "Ford Foundation Fellowship (Journalism 1974-78)", "Gannett Scholarship (Journalism 1976)", "Foreign Student Scholarship (1968-70)" ( [1974] ∙ [1976] ∙ 1968-70)
- Breve biografia
- Guyanese-born Erwin K. Thomas, PhD, was the eldest of eleven children. Before retiring to Virginia Beach he taught at Norfolk State University, VA, SUNY–Oswego, and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. His undergraduate and graduate work was at the University of Oregon, Eugene, CUNY–Brooklyn, and University of Missouri–Columbia. Thomas has published eleven books: Mass Media in 2025, Greenwood Press (co-edited with Brown H. Carpenter), and the latest entitled Sunlit Streams of Water (2020) with Amazon.com. He is married to Mary Barta Thomas, and their son Matthew lives with his wife Shannon in Charlottesville, VA. In 2010, he served as vice president of the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) at Old Dominion University, VA, is presently a member of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Religion & Media Interest Group, and the American Academy of Religion (AAR). He and his wife are members of the Church of the Holy Apostles, an ecumenical community of Episcopalians and Roman Catholics in Virginia Beach.
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Sunlit Streams of Water: Devotions for Religious… di Erwin K Thomas
Questa recensione è stata scritta per gli Omaggi dei Membri di LibraryThing .
Thoughtful and thought provoking — reflections on nature, holidays, the source of it all. Very open minded and honest, not bound to any religion. Good for contemplation.
Questa recensione è stata scritta per gli Omaggi dei Membri di LibraryThing .
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
First off, I want to state that I am Pagan and not Christian and I still found this book inspiring. It is full of beautiful reflections on nature; various holidays; aspects of life; and the higher source of it all. Beautifully open, heartfelt thoughts. I enjoyed reading this despite not being religious. I love that Thomas touches on many different beliefs (even mentioning Paganism) and is open-minded to all that life and humanity is. It was a refreshing read and not stifling like some religious books are. I believe those that are Christian will truly enjoy this book and those that are not will still be able to take some beautiful things away from it. I am thankful for the opportunity to have read it and I do recommend it to anyone looking for some inspiration and reflection.… (altro)
First off, I want to state that I am Pagan and not Christian and I still found this book inspiring. It is full of beautiful reflections on nature; various holidays; aspects of life; and the higher source of it all. Beautifully open, heartfelt thoughts. I enjoyed reading this despite not being religious. I love that Thomas touches on many different beliefs (even mentioning Paganism) and is open-minded to all that life and humanity is. It was a refreshing read and not stifling like some religious books are. I believe those that are Christian will truly enjoy this book and those that are not will still be able to take some beautiful things away from it. I am thankful for the opportunity to have read it and I do recommend it to anyone looking for some inspiration and reflection.… (altro)
Erwin K Thomas' Sunlit Streams of Water is a devotional that celebrates religious naturalism. This book captures the symbolism of “sunlight,” “streams,” and “water.” Its themes represent the life, energy, power, and rebirth shown in the sun. Sunlight appears as the completion of the Creator’s great work. Streams declare the passage of time, while water is the new birth as it flows into the vast oceans of life. Much of this symbolism shows a pathway to our hearts. But water itself represents not only birth, but also fertility, and refreshment. It symbolizes life itself, and is used for purification and healing, alleviation of suffering, and redemption. In Christianity it’s the symbol of baptism while the Holy Spirit is often depicted as celestial fire. But to a religious naturalist nature in all its manifestations – sky, moon, stars, mountains, hills, valleys, trees, flora and fauna are Holy. Scientific inquiry and the arts are prerequisites on which all reality is best interpreted.
Belief in Religious Naturalism
The author’s beliefs are a testimony to Transcendentalism with a faith in nature. In this treatise nature is paramount in people’s lives. Natural phenomena always played a vital role. Every aspect of nature is important to mankind’s thinking and actions. Our mind, body, and soul are guided by nature. People shouldn’t make the mistake of thinking that nature was separate from them, for they are intricately interrelated with its soul. Nature’s beauty is blended with all natural gifts. “Nature is All in All,” and embraces every aspect of life.
To embrace the All in All is having an appreciation of the Creator’s manifestations. The heavenly bodies - the sun, moon, and stars, known and unknown planets traversing the sky are phenomenal. The trees, plants, oceans, rivers, streams, mountains, hills and valleys speak in their own language while buffeted by the wind. So are the seasons – spring, summer, autumn, and winter with their distinct moods. Sometimes it’s calm, beautiful, and glorious. Occasionally there are hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and forest fires.
But birds, reptiles, fishes, and animals of all sorts inhabit the earth living in the air, land, or sea. They breed, feed, and exist in an unpredictable reality. These creatures are provided for by nature. People breathe fresh air, pick fruits, feast on delicious foods, and drink refreshing water; build cozy houses from trees, light fires to cook meals, and dress warmly in winter months with nature’s bounty.
These manifestations are only a part of the Eternal Essence that’s within, above, below, and around us. To personalize such an Essence is only a metaphor. It, S/he is omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent, immanent, and Transcendent. No words could adequately describe the sum of this all-encompassing Reality.… (altro)
Belief in Religious Naturalism
The author’s beliefs are a testimony to Transcendentalism with a faith in nature. In this treatise nature is paramount in people’s lives. Natural phenomena always played a vital role. Every aspect of nature is important to mankind’s thinking and actions. Our mind, body, and soul are guided by nature. People shouldn’t make the mistake of thinking that nature was separate from them, for they are intricately interrelated with its soul. Nature’s beauty is blended with all natural gifts. “Nature is All in All,” and embraces every aspect of life.
To embrace the All in All is having an appreciation of the Creator’s manifestations. The heavenly bodies - the sun, moon, and stars, known and unknown planets traversing the sky are phenomenal. The trees, plants, oceans, rivers, streams, mountains, hills and valleys speak in their own language while buffeted by the wind. So are the seasons – spring, summer, autumn, and winter with their distinct moods. Sometimes it’s calm, beautiful, and glorious. Occasionally there are hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and forest fires.
But birds, reptiles, fishes, and animals of all sorts inhabit the earth living in the air, land, or sea. They breed, feed, and exist in an unpredictable reality. These creatures are provided for by nature. People breathe fresh air, pick fruits, feast on delicious foods, and drink refreshing water; build cozy houses from trees, light fires to cook meals, and dress warmly in winter months with nature’s bounty.
These manifestations are only a part of the Eternal Essence that’s within, above, below, and around us. To personalize such an Essence is only a metaphor. It, S/he is omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent, immanent, and Transcendent. No words could adequately describe the sum of this all-encompassing Reality.… (altro)
People are the product of their culture. Profoundly their beliefs are shaped by the way they were raised. And many are bound together by strong family ties. They are taught from an early age how to view the world, behave, and what’s right and wrong. Since they are from different cultures their experiences may differ, still there will exist some commonalities in their belief systems. To very many people religion is an early teacher concerning how they are raised and valued. Most of these believers belong to one of the major faith traditions – Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and some are secular humanists. Yet the influence of Judaism that’s comparatively small with its number of adherents has greatly influenced the monotheistic faiths of Christianity and Islam. But seeking has moved this original Anglican believer to become religious literate, and in formulating what’s described as a Dfurstane’s Spiritual Beliefs.… (altro)
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