Why Good Deeds Just Make Sense
Thursday May 24, 2012
This week I was in an online discussion in which one person suggested that religions that teach people to do good and live in harmony are religions for the weak ... Read More
Students of the Seven Seals
Thursday May 24, 2012
In filling up my pile of destructive cults, this week I add the Students of the Seven Seals, more commonly known as the Branch Davidians. In fact, David Koresh's group ... Read More
Why Don't Some Religions Proselytize?
Sunday May 20, 2012
Spreading the faith is so important in Christianity that many people presume all religions work that way. After all, if you've found something deeply meaningful, why would you NOT share ... Read More
The Axis Mundi
Sunday May 20, 2012
The axis mundi in religion is a real world center point of the faith. Sometimes this point has historical significance. Often times it is a specific location, although some axis ... Read More
Tales from the Real World
Sunday May 20, 2012
Ten days ago my 62 year old mother had a stroke. She is largely unable to communicate, and the right side of her body is paralyzed. While we ... Read More