Master Dudley

I have a background in various religious traditions but currently do not practice any and focus more on secular humanism.

I am technically still an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints and have a good understanding of its doctrines, philosophy, and the good and the bad about the Church. I am available to council Mormons or former Mormons on either maintaining their faith, or distancing from the Church as well as assisting in dealing with any trauma one might have experienced due to being a member.

Additionally, I have had an introductory education in and passing familiarity with Buddhism, Wicca, Nature/Earth worship, Neo-Druidism, and Neo-Paganism (primarily Germanic neopaganism, and Western European neopaganism).

I have a degree in the politics, economics, languages, cultures, and religions of the Middle East. My largest focus was in the Arabic speaking and Islamicate part of the world. I have basic training in Islam, Islamic jurisprudence, and Arabic. I am available to council those who have a crisis of faith and want assistance either strengthening or distancing their connection with Islam.

I am currently an atheist, and humanist. While I do not personally see any evidence of a supreme force that rules our existence my focus on humanism also sees how religion is a part of humanity and it's impacts on groups and individuals for the better and for the worse. Because of this I find religion in general a wonderful topic of discussion and I'm always looking to know more. Additionally, this means that I am ambivalent towards any particular faith, I am happy to council and officiate for members of various faiths, no faith, and couples or groups of partners of differing spiritual beliefs. I'd also love to officiate a themed ceremony; anyone want to be married by a Jedi or a Sith Lord?

I am happy to provide premarital counseling, with a particular focus on communication, establishing what all parties expect out of their union, conflict avoidance and resolution methods, as well as some helpful techniques and practices.

I am available for friendly counseling on a number of topics especially issues related to crises of faith, relationship difficulties, or finding a way to find fulfillment in a non theist lifestyle.