Rev. Dr. John Edwin Rodgers is a thrice-ordained minister, a noted author and speaker, a metaphysical teacher, a psychic intuitive, and editor of the Omega Directory. His thought provoking comments in his blog intrigue readers around the globe.          Known familliarly as Dr. John, he is the author of several books, including A New Heaven and a New Earth, the textbook for the New Age Seminary Course. During the course Dr. John will discuss the ancient   secrets of time and explore the esotericworld of New Age metaphysics.  He will share his knowledge and experiences in the world of spirit, psychic powers and the connections between science and spirituality.        Once known as the Godfather of the Valley metaphysical community, Dr, John spends most of his waking hours learning and teaching spiritual metaphysics  He has over 40 years of research and experience in metaphysics and the psychic world.  Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dr. John  spent half a century traveling thorughout the country studying and learning  metaphysical spirituality from noted teachers and authors.         There is virtually no field of metaphysics he has not experienced. He is a professional psychic and reader and has apeared on TV and radio,as well teaching throughout the Valley.  He developed and edits the Omega Directory, the Valley's official New Age on-line newspaper, and conducts weekly New Age services        He teaches in a rapid, intense, data-laden manner, yet he is interested in pursuing the viewpoint of each student. He is quite intense but he teaches in a light and often humorous styDr. John explores metaphysics as a science not merely a philosophy or belief - a science that can be explored using the tools logic and reason. His operating principle is that truth is fact not an opinion - although the truth can often be obtained through an examination of various opinions.