The Nothing That Heals Us

Sharon Salzberg, 11.16.2009

In our human lives, experiencing this kind of profound emptiness means that like a candle flame gets blown out, our separateness and suffering are blown out.

6 Steps To Quiet The Mind

Therese Borchard, 11.16.2009

Author of the blog, Beyond Blue, on Beliefnet.com

Here is a step-by-step approach to mindfulness or meditation, the basic practices of quieting the mind.

Reflections of a Jewish Gay Rights Advocate on Visiting the Martin Luther King, Jr, Museum: An Open Letter to Ruben Diaz, Sr., and other Latino and African-American Opponents of Gay Rights

Jay Michaelson, 11.15.2009

Columnist, activist and author of "Everything is God: The Radical Path of Nondual Judaism"

On a trip to Atlanta this week, amid the same-sex marriage debate in my home state of New York , I had an opportunity to visit the Martin Luther King,...

Stage Door: Wolves at the Window, Circumcise Me, Forbidden Broadway

Fern Siegel, 11.16.2009

Deputy Editor, MediaPost

Ten Saki short stories are adapted for the stage in the piercingly funny Wolves at the Window. Smartly rendered and acted, Wolves, running through Dec. 6, is a gem.

Freeing God And Religion From The Confines Of Faith And Reason

Alan Lurie, 11.16.2009

Author of Five Minutes on Mondays: Finding Unexpected Purpose, Peace, and Fulfillment at Work

Let's be honest; we like extreme views: Such strong, black and white positions are more exciting and accessible, especially relating to such complex issues as religion and faith.

President Obama's Faith Council - Missing in Action When We Need Them Most

Paul Raushenbush, 11.15.2009

Moderator for Beliefnet's Progressive Revival, Associate Dean of Religious Life at Princeton

Nothing exemplifies the sad lack of contribution of this much hailed diverse group of religious leaders than the current impasse on health care with the Stupak abortion amendment.

Itzhak Perlman to Perform at Lincoln Center to Help Rotary Eradicate Polio

Jim Luce, 11.17.2009

Thought Leaders and Global Citizens

"Polio is only a plane ride away." So began my sobering interview with Carol Pandak, Manager of PolioPlus for Rotary International about polio, a cr...

Carrie Prejean Contest! Suggest Songs For Her Debut Album!

Martin Lewis, 11.17.2009

British-born, Hollywood-based humorist, commentator, producer and radio host

I have issued an invitation to Carrie to let me produce an album with her. But what songs to record?That's where you -- the HuffPost readers -- come in. Please submit your suggestions.

The Mormon Church Takes a Baby Step

Steve Marmel, 11.14.2009

Marmel is a comedian, a writer and a TV producer. It's not as impressive as it sounds.

The Mormon church for the first time has announced its support of gay rights legislation, which helped gain unanimous approval for Salt Lake city laws banning discrimination.

Hijab For Sports: A New Radical Invention

Julia Moulden, 11.14.2009

New Radical: how we earn our living can become the way we give back.

Instead of saying, "that's wrong!" and organizing a protest march, Elham decided to come up with a solution. That's a distinctly New Radical response: positive, constructive, and hopeful.

What Would You Do For God? (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles, 11.13.2009

Reinventing what it means to practice yoga

I grew up feeling from a very young age that what was right was right, no matter if God or my teacher said so. I wanted to help people, but I couldn't commit to an institution that was based on guilt, and control.

Do Unto Others... (VIDEO)

Dennis Whittle, 11.16.2009

CEO of GlobalGiving

Chris Anderson, Curator of TED, said at the launch of the Charter for Compassion, "This is not about kumbaya

Oh My God: Divinity (God)

Dr. John Demartini, 11.13.2009

Human Behavioral Specialist, Author, Educator

False divinity is believed in, hoped for and submitted to and is generally orchestrated by organized religious institutions that perpetuate the mystical, magical and mysterious myths.

Japan's Shadow Leader Should Remember History Before Offering Comparative Religious Analyses

Mark Joseph, 11.14.2009

Mark Joseph is a producer, author, talk show host and editor of Bullypulpit.com

As President Obama arrives in Tokyo, he finds himself, strangely enough, at the epicenter of the latest in the war of words between Christianity and I...

Civilian Trials for Terrorists Highlight Differences Between Presidents

Brian Levin, J.D., 11.13.2009

Director, Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, California State University

For Obama, the ability to showcase our justice system in a case involving one of the world's most reviled accused terrorists represents an important opportunity to define America before history and the world.

Smiling at Fear: Pema Chodron

Alison Rose Levy, 11.13.2009

Health journalist, coach, and advocate, Media Director, Friends of Health

Whether we seek protection, or try to prove how brave we are, we often miss fear's true opportunity to teach us authentic courage.

Caught in the Act: Peter Rodger on God Almighty

Kathy Eldon, 11.13.2009

Founder and President of Creative Visions Foundation

As I continue my search to catch creative activists in the act of doing good, I checked in with filmmaker Peter Rodger to discuss his new documentary Oh My God.

Why The Right Is Wrong On Ft. Hood

Azam Nizamuddin, 11.15.2009

Adjunct Professor, Attorney, and Activist

In the Ft. Hood aftermath, we shouldn't allow right-wing hooliganism, wherever it stems from, to dictate how we view tragedies and interpret human beings with cultures and religions separate from our own.

The British Supreme Court and the "Jewish Question"

Eric Lurio, 11.12.2009

Artist, writer, adventurer!

The "Who is a Jew?" question is a thorny one, which has been bedeviling Israel since it's inception.

Why do We Need the Charter for Compassion?

Karen Armstrong, 11.12.2009

Through the Charter, we need to make the compassionate voice of religion a potent force in our troubled world and develop a moral discourse to counter those that speak of hatred and disdain.

HuffPost Editor Roy Sekoff Discusses The Sarah Palin Coin Controversy On The Joy Behar Show

Huff TV, 11.12.2009

HuffPost Editor Roy Sekoff appeared on The Joy Behar Show Wednesday night to talk about religion in politics and the controversy surrounding Sarah Pal...