If he stands in front of a church holding a Bible in his hand, that doesn’t mean he’s a Christian. If she wears a gold-plated cross necklace, that doesn’t mean she’s a Christian. If he advocates for a bill requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms, that doesn’t mean he’s a Christian. WhenContinue reading “Is the Christian Right Really Christian?”
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The Quest Mandala
By now, a returning reader is familiar with my “dancing” style with things I regard as essential to understanding the human journey. I prefer to keep words flexible and their contextual frames almost always moving, which makes it hard to pin me down and hold me to account. I don’t do this to evade responsibilityContinue reading “The Quest Mandala”
The Second Coming of Santa
The secular myth of Santa Claus has its historical roots in the life of Nicholas of Myrna (270 to 343 CE), who had become legendary for his practice of secret gift-giving, especially to children and families in poverty. His feast day on December 6 is still celebrated today by exchanging presents, and children who leaveContinue reading “The Second Coming of Santa”
