There are two components to spiritual practice, Wisdom and Compassion, and associating with people helps us grow Compassion. You probably cannot live a holy life without associating with people.
"If you're an author or Ph.D. candidate who had the foresight to propose a book on the philosophy of "Avatar" before the film was even released in the...
It doesn't matter where he goes -- the corner deli, the N train, the organic market -- Todd Killian stands out in the crowd. Todd smiles a toothy grin and stops to talk to strangers.
Should humanity have been created? Several centuries after Jesus' time, rabbis from the two rival schools of philosophy, Hillel and Shammai, met together to discuss this critical issue.
What's in a greeting? With Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice and Christmas all going on this time of year, one would think that an all-inclusive se...
If Jesus and Ayn Rand had ever spent any time together in a locked room, neither would be able decide which of them was God.
Do we take without giving And consume what we must, Ever heeding the motto: "In consumption we trust"?
The goal of life is life. Every impulse and thought is a device developed toward that end. Even poetry and art reflect our humanity and are impelled by instincts -- fear and powerlessness, association and love.
Some in the rightwing blogosphere, who can't stand Garrison Keillor for his liberal politics, are taking shots at him for his recent pro-Christmas pie...
Global warming "doesn't seem proven" to charlatans like Wallace, who artfully twist the concepts of science and religion. Last Sunday, he said science usually welcomes opposing views. Not quite.
Having read about the growing evangelical influence in American sports (players dropping to knees to pray after a touchdown, "prayer circles" on the 5...
I was outside the other day when my twin, eleven year old neighbors, Cindy and Sandy came walking home from school. They are getting so tall, If I squ...
Humanity's greatest problem is hubris derived from religious arrogance in believing that mankind was made in god's image. People from virtually all cultures have been taught that humans are special.
It's "Heroes Week" on Wheel of Fortune and on Thursday's episode, it seems that one of those contestants decided to seize the opportunity to share his religious devotion with millions of TV viewers.
From the moment we are given awareness about some bigger picture or mission, we have to have complete focus on what to do to get to that place.
"Herod care" anyone? The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, head of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference led last night's "prayercast" co-spons...
Calling Dara Horn an author is a misnomer. From the rabbi's introduction and her opening remarks it was clear that Horn could be called a theologian, a scholar, a professor and a mom.
No matter how "bad" the year may have been, however, there is always opportunity to view it through a meaning-centered lens. By so doing, we engage in some deeper soul-searching and guidance.
The Vatican's doctrinal crackdown on American nuns will only add fuel to a fire that now has young Catholics, like myself, fleeing the Church.
Obama ought to be applauded, not attacked, as he and his administration continue efforts to govern in a bipartisan and inclusive manner; his Hanukkah party is just one positive reflection of this encouraging trend.
