I was born in Germany and lived there for 18 years before, during and after WWII. Having personally experienced the horrors and senselessness of war, I began questioning traditional values associated with nationalism and organized religion, and I soon realized that human governments cannot legislate truth or freedom, cannot establish true values and cannot give purpose to our lives.
After emigrating from my homeland, I moved from one location to another, trying to establish a new home in eastern Canada and in the western United States, but growing no permanent roots anywhere. Having no strong attachments to any particular place has given me a sense of cosmopolitan citizenship. My home is planet Earth. I feel most secure and at home in pristine, natural surroundings, wherever they can still be found. I have similarly not become attached to any particular ethnic, cultural or religious way of life.
This has permitted me to look beyond ethnic traditions and religious doctrines and pursue my quest for truth and freedom without these constraints.
My viewpoints, opinions and convictions have crystallized out of a lifelong study of the world's philosophies, sciences and religions. I have taken ideas from many sources of knowledge and integrated these with my own experiences and with my professional knowledge of physics and engineering in order to construct a self-consistent world view. My personal philosophy has been influenced by early Eastern Philosophy,
by the Idealism and Romanticism of the eighteenth century and by New Age thought. Other contributions have come from my knowledge of Western science, from my sense of logic and through my intuitions.
I have found many truths in the writings of Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Schelling, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Carl Jung, Khalil Gibran, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, Werner Erhard, Stewart Emery, Terry Cole-Whittaker and many others.
Birth Place: Oppach, Germany
Accomplishments: B. Eng. (Honors) Engineering Physics, McMaster Univ., (1961);
M.A.Sc. Applied Science, Univ. of Toronto, (1962);
Ph.D. Aerospace Sciences, Univ. of Toronto, (1966).
1st Carter Scholarship, Guelph Coll. Voc. Institute (1953);
Dean’s Honor List, McMaster Univ. (1959-1961);
NRC Fellowship, Univ. of Toronto (1961/62);
Wallberg Research Fellowship, Univ. of Toronto (1962/63);
Ford Foundation Fellowship, Univ. of Toronto (1964/65);
NASA Tech Brief Award (1970);
Editor’s Choice Award, Nat. Library of Poetry (1995,1996).
More than a dozen R&D grants (1962-1989) from DRB (Canada),
AF-AFOSR, USAF (WP-AFB, Griffiss-AFB, AFWL),
US Navy, US Army (ABMDA, HDL), ONR, ARPA,
DARPA, NASA, NASA SBIR I&II (JPL).
Holder of 4 patents in Pulsed Power Technology.
Pioneering Research in atomic physics, plasma physics, gas dynamics, spectroscopy, rocket propulsion, high-energy laser development (1966 - 1999), and author of 38 scientific papers published in scientific journals and proceedings.
Author of poetry published in anthologies of the National Library of Poetry (1995,1996).
Author of non-fiction, philosophical book, “In Search of Truth and Freedom” (Avila Books 2000).
Biographies in: Who’s Who in the West (1981,1982);
Men of Achievement (1981);
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering (1999/2000).
Member of: Sigma Xi (Emeritus) (1967-);
Optical Society of Am. (1982-);
Prof. Engineers of Ontario (1961-1998);
Planetary Society (1981-2000);
Astronomical Soc. Pacific (1990-).
Books
Evolving with the Infinite: On Wings of Love, Wisdom, and Logic Evolving wi by Dietmar E Rothe Evolving with the Infinite is an impressive, scholarly, thought-provoking examination of the purpose of life and humanity s role in the cosmos. It is a courageous quest for answers to life s ultimate questions. The material in Evolving with the Infinite presents a fresh coherent theory of a worldview that builds bridges between science and spirituality, a new paradigm of reality that brings togeth...
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In Search of Truth and Freedom; A Path from Ignorance to Awareness by Dietmar E Rothe A scientist/philosopher explores the mysteries of existence in a highly personal quest for answers to life's ultimate questions, forging a bridge between sterile science and spiritual values -- a scholarly work for all who seek wisdom, truth, true freedom, and who are unafraid to venture beyond traditional beliefs and superficial values....
Poetry ( View all 18 poems ) Dreams, Desire, Destiny by Dietmar E Rothe A poem about love and fate in a limitless cosmos, where life evolves, driven by the unconditional love of the omnipotent Spirit of Creation; a poem about hope and free will for shaping one's destiny... Thinking Out Loud by Dietmar E Rothe Fools talking to themselves... A Day with YOU by Dietmar E Rothe A Love Poem. Dreams come true, When I am with You.... That Gleam of Love by Dietmar E Rothe A poem about that soulful, tender glance that only lovers give each other.... Mission to Earth by Dietmar E Rothe A poem about my mission in this life. Like Freedom, Life is a Privilege and a Responsibility.... Blanca's Song by Dietmar E Rothe Humans just don't understand... Babylon 2003 by Dietmar E Rothe Unjustified Invasion of Iraq 2003...
Articles ( View all 2 articles ) Key Teachings of Jmmanuel by Dietmar E Rothe This is a transcript of an invited talk presented by the author at the 4th Annual International UFO Congress Summer Seminars, September 17, 2001. It gives the true teachings of Jmmanuel (aka Jesus) ac... A New Year's Message of Hope by Dietmar E Rothe As we enter the new year 2005, our world remains divided and in turmoil. Yet, we also see unmistakable signs of spiritual awakening by a growing section of society, ready to begin the arduous journey ...
News A New Year's Message of Hope from Avila Books / Publishing, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Calif. by Dietmar E Rothe As we enter the new year 2005, our world remains divided and in turmoil. Yet, we also see unmistakable signs of spiritual awakening by a growing section of society, ready to begin the arduous journey ... The Unexpurgated Teachings of Jmmanuel by Dietmar E Rothe Read the true words of wisdom of Jesus and become acquainted with the Laws and Directives of Creation and the Commandments of god. ...
Additional information
Following are some sentiments and quotes from my recently published book, "In Search of Truth and Freedom:"
About life, Creation and evolution:
Life is not an accidental by-product of evolutionary events on Earth, but is the primary characteristic of
the Spirit of Creation, which pervades the entire universe, transcending itself into ever more magnificent
expressions of consciousness in a process of continual cosmic evolution (Chapters 9 and 11).
"Evolution is the process by which Creation perfects itself, on a cosmic scale as well as in each individual
being" (p.193).
“The path, as well as the goal, is spiritual growth" (p. 56).
About truth and wisdom:
"The universe is with us when we come from the truth. ... Real truth is endowed with the power of Creation.
There is nothing else of value" (p. 54).
"The search for truth is a journey of sel-discovery, out of the darkness of ignorance into the light of
understanding" (p. 55).
"We all have accumulated much knowledge, but we understand so little. Only through wisdom [and love]
can we understand the truth" (p. 55).
About mind and consciousness:
"True consciousness ... is a higher-order awareness of being aware. Consciousness is the spirit experiencing
the rational activity of the mind-brain system" (p. 72).
About freedom, love, fear and beauty:
"Fear thrives in the absence of spiritual consciousness. Fear takes over wherever love is not" (p. 207).
"The greatest victory in the fight for freedom is the conquest over fear" (p. 207).
"The path from darkness to light, from ignorance to wisdom, from fear to love, is also the road from bondage
to freedom" (p. 199).
"Beauty is the touchstone of the spirit" (p. 244).
