Excerpts from my upcoming book, “Beyond Man.”

Introduction: Beyond Man
John Dix John Dix

Introduction: Beyond Man

‘Beyond Man' isn't some lofty theological idea. It is the name of a greyhound dog I wagered on during a trip with my dad in Daytona Beach, Florida…

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Myth Two: To Jew or Not to Jew?
John Dix John Dix

Myth Two: To Jew or Not to Jew?

At certain junctures in life, there comes a pressing need to reevaluate the narratives we've long held sacred. These myths, these stories from which we've extracted deep meaning, suddenly beckon for scrutiny…

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Myth Four: Business As A Place OF Safety
John Dix John Dix

Myth Four: Business As A Place OF Safety

…Have I been grappling with schizophrenia? The question has frequented my thoughts. As psychologist Thomas Stasz humorously observed, "If you talk to God, you are praying; if God talks to you, you have schizophrenia…”

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Myth Five: The Lollipop People
John Dix John Dix

Myth Five: The Lollipop People

…One morning before work, as I listened to music and pondered the idea of using psychoactive drugs, I unexpectedly prayed out loud to God—a practice I had abandoned. "I believe these drugs could help me, but I don't know how to acquire them safely. Would you help me?" I vocalized…

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Myth Six: The Brown Barn
John Dix John Dix

Myth Six: The Brown Barn

…The postcard caught my eye, depicting an Amish "barn raising," a communal event where hundreds converge to construct a barn, often within the span of a single day…

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