Will the God Box/Lair of the Mystic Toad be at Burning Man in 2006?
By the will of the Toad, yes! We'll sign up as an official theme camp as soon as registration
is open, and I'll post the necessary info here.
How can I learn more about the God Box?
You can e-mail me (Martin) and I can send you a paper on the God Box that I presented at the Western
Regional American Academy of Religion Conference in 2004. Or even better, go to Burning Man and open the God Box for
yourself!
Is the God Box/Mystic Toad really a mailbox?
Yes, but it's still a god box and it's still mystical -- maybe even more so!
Why the "God Box" -- I mean, what's wrong with "Goddess Box," or "Gods Box," or "Divine Box?"
I just liked "God Box" -- it has such a nice ring to it and the whole three letter and three letter
thing just looks good.
Why "Mystic Toad"?
It looks like a mystic toad, doesn't it?
Is the God Box/Mystic Toad associated with any established religion?
No, there is absolutely no affiliation with any established religion in any way whatsoever. In
the future there may perhaps be some strange 'cult of the Mystic Toad,' but I don't think it exists yet.
But isn't "God" sort of monotheistic/Judeo-Christian/Muslim?
No, "God" is a word. It can mean whatever you like it to mean, especially in the context of the
God Box.
Does the God Box work for non-believers?
The God Box works for anyone -- it has nothing to do with belief. You can be Christian, Jewish,
Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, Maoist, atheist, agnostic, existentialist, transcendentalist, postmodernist, deconstructionist,
etc.
What kinds of things do people write in the Book of Confessions?
Wouldn't you like to know! All confessions are confidential.
How can I support the God Box project?
Purchase a CD from Martin of all original music with original artwork. Burner discounts are available! Check
out www.martinball.net. Or you can buy one of my novels, Tales of Aurduin at www.aurduin.net. I can accept payment through PayPal. Help get us to Black Rock City for 2006!
