The Cosmic Pilgrim: A Spiritual Exploration of the New Story of Science and Religion

The Cosmic Pilgrim is an introduction to the world of eco-theology. Based on the vision of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin it describes the nature of reality in our Cosmos that is continually unfolding within our expanding consciousness and the journey the pilgrimage of the universe through space and time toward its consummate destiny within the fullness of God. This radical evolutionary perspective is part of the new story of science and religion. Mathematical cosmologist and visionary Brian Swimme is the chosen guide to this new cosmology and his insights form the continuing thread of the book. His mentor Thomas Berry is well represented here as are other great thinkers from the realms of science and theology: Jurgen Moltmann Alfred North Whitehead C. S. Lewis John Polkinghorne and John Haught. The Cosmic Pilgrim presents a personal easy-to-grasp map of the current interface between ecology religion and science. It aims to develop a spirituality that is grounded in the present struggle of moving beyond our Earth-damaging industrial mindset toward a higher vision of vibrant planetary community. At the same time it seeks out the wider horizon of ultimate meaning and ponders the mystery of the far future and our cosmic destiny. Although the book reflects the authors Christian background it is nonsectarian in approach and could be enjoyed by any seeker interested in developing a green spirituality. The Cosmic Pilgrim offers a rare and wonderful weaving of personal curiosity and insight with evolutionary consciousness faith and trust in the God who is love and the ultimate question of human purpose and fulfillment. The authors contemplative gaze takes one on an enjoyable journey from the largest context of our existence to the inner pilgrimage of the human heart that longs to become love against all odds. --Maureen Wild SC Founding Director Centre for Earth and Spirit Vancouver Island and Pax Gaia Educational and Retreat Initiatives Margaret MacIntyre has been a member of a religious congregation and raised a family. This is her first book.