A recent gathering of a small group of a dozen or so friends represented six world religions. Our hostess commented: ” Next time you hear someone say “religion spreads hate” tell them it’s those pursuing power who spread hate and fear, and they’ll use religion, nationalism, patriotism, or just create their own-ism to support their… Read More »
Promoting Moderate Islam: How To Respond to Terrorism and Suppression
In the last two months there have been over 75 attacks by various jihadist groups in at least 21 countries: this is a rate of one-and-a-half attacks per day. These acts have left over 1,169 dead, and many more injured and maimed. The countries and territories attacked include Jordan, Iraq, Bangladesh, Syria, Israel, Afghanistan, Lebanon,… Read More »
Lessons From My Trip To India
I just returned from an amazing trip to India and Nepal. It will take me weeks, maybe even months, to fully digest what I learned, and the trip will inform my life, thinking, and writing for years to come, but even in these first few days a few things are bubbling up that I want… Read More »
Compassion In The Face Of Hate and Violence
The brutal attack which killed at least 50 people and wounded at least 50 more at a nightclub in Orlando last weekend has once again shaken this nation. The extended TV and press coverage (which I must confess I am unable to consume) chronicles in excruciating detail the events of that night and lists what… Read More »
Searching for the Miracle Beyond the Miracles
Jesus turned water into wine; He cured the sick and raised the dead; and He fed the five thousand. Muhammad, peace be upon him, split the moon; he multiplied the waters; and he went on a night journey to Jerusalem then ascended into heaven. Hinduism and other world religions all have their own tales of… Read More »
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