Owen Cyclops, author of a new book, discusses his background as an illustrator, interests in strange things and paranormal stuff. They explore American Christianity, Roman coin caches, ancient jade knives, ancient giants, and alternative history. The speaker also talks about their various art projects and self-promotion strategies.
Owen Cyclops' book, Babyology, delves into the intersection between religion, weird American stuff, and paranormal topics from a theological perspective.
American Christianity is characterized by a belief in radical Reformation and the idea that the church lost its way, leading to various branches and fringe religious groups.
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Owen Cyclops discusses his new release, Babyology
Owen Cyclops, an illustrator and artist, talks about his new release, Babyology, which explores the intersection between religion, weird American stuff, and paranormal topics, particularly from a theological perspective. He shares his journey and how his interest in these areas led him to create his book. Owen also discusses the positive response he has received for his work and how it has reached a wider audience, including encountering fans unexpectedly in everyday settings.
The Theme and Inspiration Behind Babyology
Owen Cyclops explains the origins and themes behind his book, Babyology. He describes how his personal experiences, such as becoming a father, exploring classical Christian theology, and questioning the basics of religious concepts, influenced the creation of the book. Owen delves into the idea of unraveling and understanding theological concepts through the lens of explaining them to his son, and how this process shaped his perspective on religion and its intersections with life experiences.
The Unique Nature of American Christianity
Owen Cyclops discusses the uniqueness of American Christianity and its historical roots. He explains the concept of the radical Reformation and its impact on shaping American Christianity. Owen highlights that American Christianity is often characterized by a belief that, at some point in history, the church lost its way and needed to be reformed or even rebuilt entirely. He references the various branches of Christianity in America, including evangelical and fringe religious groups, and their shared meta-narrative of starting anew due to perceived deviations from traditional theology.
Exploring Ancient Civilization and Esoteric Topics
Owen Cyclops shares his fascination with ancient civilizations and alternative historical narratives. He discusses how his interest in myths and esoteric subjects, such as Atlantis, led him to explore these topics further through his artwork and research. Owen mentions his curiosity about missing civilizations, possible European expeditions to the Americas, and the influence of these ancient cultures on American religious folklore, including Mormonism. He also touches on his interest in artifact studies and his ongoing project, which involves creating an esoteric map of the world.
