Point of Origin: The Evolution of Religious Consciousness and Its Ultimate Expression

The Point of Origin investigates the evolution of religious consciousness as an integral reality in the human person. The evolution of religious consciousness is an experience found throughout human history beginning with the earliest known human species, the Cro-Magnon. In this work Br. Thomas identifies empirical data that lends itself to his theory that spirituality is not a bi-product of the human phenomena but an essential characteristic of being human. The author delves into conscious acknowledgement of the natural law as a universal norm guiding human activity in the wake of the plurality of religious expressions (Atheism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, etc.). In a crescendo effect of his work Br. Thomas illustrates how mysticism becomes the ultimate expression of religious consciousness in the human experience.

Br. Ericjon Thomas, D. Min., Ph. D., belongs to a Roman Catholic religious community of priests and brothers. Author of the book Mystical Darkness, he has also served for over 15 years in various ministries: diocesan/parish administration, teaching, nursing home ministry, youth pastoral care, retreat work, pastoral counseling, crises intervention, military ministry, lecturing, etc. Br. Thomas is credentialed with a Bachelors degree in Philosophy, Masters in Theological Studies, a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling and a Ph. D. in Theological Studies. Recreationally he enjoys good music, bike riding, walking and reading.