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MORTALS AND MYSTERY: METAPHORS OF MEANING FOR THE JOURNEY, 2018

This essay plumbs cosmological findings to illustrate the notion that "real living" means dying t... more This essay plumbs cosmological findings to illustrate the notion that "real living" means dying to the self-centered "Self" (as 'god') and living into love for others, as the fulfillment of the aspirations of all the world's most popular "religions", each pursuing its "goal" from a different (but related) perspective. We are loved into existence. To truly live, we must respond with love to "the other", including those at the margins. A personal manifesto, capping the exploration of ten metaphors leading to "life overflowing".

The evolving cosmos and classical Christianity attest to the foundational principle that all livi... more The evolving cosmos and classical Christianity attest to the foundational principle that all living things die in order to really live.

Drafts by John Kleinheksel

Christian Zionism: from the Bible to the Present, 2020

This 5100 word research paper gives an overview of the emergence of "Christian Zionism" in the Bi... more This 5100 word research paper gives an overview of the emergence of "Christian Zionism" in the Bible, the fall of the Jewish State, how John Nelson Darby influenced British and American evangelicalism and the state of "Zionism" in the US and Palestine/Israel right into the present era, when Israel shows its intention to "annex" de jure, a large portion of the West Bank. This action officially ends the "Two State" fiction and formally enters into the era of working for equality and justice for all the inhabitants of the complete land, whether Arabs, Druze or Jews. One Democratic Country (ODC) is the goal.

True or False? Navigating the Fake News Divide, 2020

This essay seeks to probe the difference between different versions of "Fake News" (from the left... more This essay seeks to probe the difference between different versions of "Fake News" (from the left and right). More importantly, it seeks a way forward that leads to selfless engagement with the poor and powerless who find themselves "outside" of community. It takes the Hebrew and Christian scriptures seriously, inviting a genuine relationship with the Love at the heart of the Cosmos, so mysterious yet so real (true)

This hymn is referenced in my study paper on "Biblical Attitudes toward Warfare". It is by my Hy... more This hymn is referenced in my study paper on "Biblical Attitudes toward Warfare". It is by my Hymn Society colleague Mary Louise Bringle, to a tune I've composed, copyrighted by GIA Publishers and Hope Publishing.
For more on the "Garden" as a metaphor for connecting humans with Deity, see my book, Mortals and Mystery: Metaphors of Meaning for the Journey (Amazon).

This paper lists the "extremists" Jesus contended with. It shows how he transcended barriers in ... more This paper lists the "extremists" Jesus contended with. It shows how he transcended barriers in his day, that have parallels in our own day. Jesus seeks a unity that is not suffocating and differences that are not divisive.

This 1100 word study shows the remarkable correspondence between Joseph the son of Jacob and Jesu... more This 1100 word study shows the remarkable correspondence between Joseph the son of Jacob and Jesus the son of Joseph (and Mary).

This paper traces six distinct phases of a biblical perspective on "warfare". My thesis is that ... more This paper traces six distinct phases of a biblical perspective on "warfare". My thesis is that "God" chooses to act in nonviloent ways, seeking to turn human violence to the good of humankind, by exorcising the demons of addiction: sex, money, power and human empire.

What is the BDS Movement?, 2019

This paper does three things: 1) Gives the origin of the Palestinian BDS campaign; 2) explains ho... more This paper does three things: 1) Gives the origin of the Palestinian BDS campaign; 2) explains how the Israeli advocates interpret the BDS movement; and 3) gives voice to Rabbi Brant Rosen's critique of the House of Representatives passage of HR 246.

More Research on the Virgin Birth

This is a follow-up research paper on the Virgin Birth; especially exploring the pluses and minus... more This is a follow-up research paper on the Virgin Birth; especially exploring the pluses and minuses of Jesus birth from "human seed" vs. the classical view of a "one of a kind" special conception.

What Does it Mean to "See Jesus" in the Gospel according to John, 2019

This paper researches the meaning of "to see Jesus" in the Gospel according to John.

A statement of the problem between what the Quran seemingly teaches about God and what Dr. Lumbar... more A statement of the problem between what the Quran seemingly teaches about God and what Dr. Lumbard writes the Quran teaches about God.

I How Do Spokespersons from Christianity and Islam Discuss Violence? In a recent address (https:/... more I How Do Spokespersons from Christianity and Islam Discuss Violence? In a recent address (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPmRHUwQ35s) Nabeel Qureshi, argues that Islam is inherently violent. As a former Muslim, during a time of questioning and inner anguish, he studied both the Quran and the Hadith (the life experiences and sayings of Muhammad), and was caught between becoming an agnostic, being a nominal Muslim; or becoming a follower of Jesus, as revealed in the Christian scriptures. It seems to me one could argue that there is a violent streak in all humans, regardless of their religious profession. We feel especially justified when our personal safety, our families, our livelihoods, our community or even our country's security is at stake. We are willing to fight for our rights against those who would hurt or even destroy us. And if we are God-fearers, we claim to the authority of " God " when we do it. (And " God " gets a really bad name!)

MORTALS AND MYSTERY: METAPHORS OF MEANING FOR THE JOURNEY, 2018

This essay plumbs cosmological findings to illustrate the notion that "real living" means dying t... more This essay plumbs cosmological findings to illustrate the notion that "real living" means dying to the self-centered "Self" (as 'god') and living into love for others, as the fulfillment of the aspirations of all the world's most popular "religions", each pursuing its "goal" from a different (but related) perspective. We are loved into existence. To truly live, we must respond with love to "the other", including those at the margins. A personal manifesto, capping the exploration of ten metaphors leading to "life overflowing".

The evolving cosmos and classical Christianity attest to the foundational principle that all livi... more The evolving cosmos and classical Christianity attest to the foundational principle that all living things die in order to really live.

Christian Zionism: from the Bible to the Present, 2020

This 5100 word research paper gives an overview of the emergence of "Christian Zionism" in the Bi... more This 5100 word research paper gives an overview of the emergence of "Christian Zionism" in the Bible, the fall of the Jewish State, how John Nelson Darby influenced British and American evangelicalism and the state of "Zionism" in the US and Palestine/Israel right into the present era, when Israel shows its intention to "annex" de jure, a large portion of the West Bank. This action officially ends the "Two State" fiction and formally enters into the era of working for equality and justice for all the inhabitants of the complete land, whether Arabs, Druze or Jews. One Democratic Country (ODC) is the goal.

True or False? Navigating the Fake News Divide, 2020

This essay seeks to probe the difference between different versions of "Fake News" (from the left... more This essay seeks to probe the difference between different versions of "Fake News" (from the left and right). More importantly, it seeks a way forward that leads to selfless engagement with the poor and powerless who find themselves "outside" of community. It takes the Hebrew and Christian scriptures seriously, inviting a genuine relationship with the Love at the heart of the Cosmos, so mysterious yet so real (true)

This hymn is referenced in my study paper on "Biblical Attitudes toward Warfare". It is by my Hy... more This hymn is referenced in my study paper on "Biblical Attitudes toward Warfare". It is by my Hymn Society colleague Mary Louise Bringle, to a tune I've composed, copyrighted by GIA Publishers and Hope Publishing.
For more on the "Garden" as a metaphor for connecting humans with Deity, see my book, Mortals and Mystery: Metaphors of Meaning for the Journey (Amazon).

This paper lists the "extremists" Jesus contended with. It shows how he transcended barriers in ... more This paper lists the "extremists" Jesus contended with. It shows how he transcended barriers in his day, that have parallels in our own day. Jesus seeks a unity that is not suffocating and differences that are not divisive.

This 1100 word study shows the remarkable correspondence between Joseph the son of Jacob and Jesu... more This 1100 word study shows the remarkable correspondence between Joseph the son of Jacob and Jesus the son of Joseph (and Mary).

This paper traces six distinct phases of a biblical perspective on "warfare". My thesis is that ... more This paper traces six distinct phases of a biblical perspective on "warfare". My thesis is that "God" chooses to act in nonviloent ways, seeking to turn human violence to the good of humankind, by exorcising the demons of addiction: sex, money, power and human empire.

What is the BDS Movement?, 2019

This paper does three things: 1) Gives the origin of the Palestinian BDS campaign; 2) explains ho... more This paper does three things: 1) Gives the origin of the Palestinian BDS campaign; 2) explains how the Israeli advocates interpret the BDS movement; and 3) gives voice to Rabbi Brant Rosen's critique of the House of Representatives passage of HR 246.

More Research on the Virgin Birth

This is a follow-up research paper on the Virgin Birth; especially exploring the pluses and minus... more This is a follow-up research paper on the Virgin Birth; especially exploring the pluses and minuses of Jesus birth from "human seed" vs. the classical view of a "one of a kind" special conception.

What Does it Mean to "See Jesus" in the Gospel according to John, 2019

This paper researches the meaning of "to see Jesus" in the Gospel according to John.

A statement of the problem between what the Quran seemingly teaches about God and what Dr. Lumbar... more A statement of the problem between what the Quran seemingly teaches about God and what Dr. Lumbard writes the Quran teaches about God.

I How Do Spokespersons from Christianity and Islam Discuss Violence? In a recent address (https:/... more I How Do Spokespersons from Christianity and Islam Discuss Violence? In a recent address (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPmRHUwQ35s) Nabeel Qureshi, argues that Islam is inherently violent. As a former Muslim, during a time of questioning and inner anguish, he studied both the Quran and the Hadith (the life experiences and sayings of Muhammad), and was caught between becoming an agnostic, being a nominal Muslim; or becoming a follower of Jesus, as revealed in the Christian scriptures. It seems to me one could argue that there is a violent streak in all humans, regardless of their religious profession. We feel especially justified when our personal safety, our families, our livelihoods, our community or even our country's security is at stake. We are willing to fight for our rights against those who would hurt or even destroy us. And if we are God-fearers, we claim to the authority of " God " when we do it. (And " God " gets a really bad name!)

The Joseph/Jesus Connection, 2020

(Rev.) John R. Kleinheksel Sr. Blasé Pascal is not the first person to point out the unique para... more (Rev.) John R. Kleinheksel Sr. Blasé Pascal is not the first person to point out the unique parallels between Joseph the son of Jacob and Jesus the son of Joseph. In this short essay, I elaborate on the multiple parallels between the two persons. Genesis 37 - 50 and the saga of the favored son of Jacob is the template of how God is at work in the life of Jesus, the beloved Son, in extending forgiveness to a vengeance-seeking generation.

A Conversation with Walter Hixson on the "Real" Jesus, 2020

This essay probes the notion of Jesus as obscured in "legend and myth", written about by noted Ro... more This essay probes the notion of Jesus as obscured in "legend and myth", written about by noted Roman (secular) historians, and attested by Paul's letters and the four "gospel" accounts. It is addressed to Walter Hixson, a history prof at the University of Akron, USA, with whom I have been in conversation in regards to Israel/Palestine. It is a fresh articulation of the classic Christian faith, which is "my" faith as well.

The Virgin Birth as a "Seed/Word" Implant Metaphor, 2019

This paper explores the possibility of understanding the Virgin Birth as a "Metaphor".