Does God exist? An idea of there being a god has been with me since childhood. When I was a wee lad, I would pray: Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep If I die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul to take Namu … Continue reading Does God exist? Part 1: First Steps
Is Jesus Christ the same as Krishna?
The Christ-Krishna connection pops finds its way into many spiritual conversations. It is a way of communicating that we are all on the same journey, and looking for the same thing. Both are said to be sons of God divinely conceived, both had prophesied births, both were born in unique circumstances, with Christ in a … Continue reading Is Jesus Christ the same as Krishna?
The Christ of Christianity Borrowed from Other Pagan Religions?
Skeptics of Christianity say ad infinitum ad nausea the Jesus of the Bible is one of many other dying and rising gods from paganism. The typical approach is to point out certain Christian beliefs and practices, like Christmas, the star in the East, three kings (magi), twelve disciples, miraculous sings and wonders, the divine titles … Continue reading The Christ of Christianity Borrowed from Other Pagan Religions?
Burn the Qur’an: Since When Do Christians Repay Evil for Evil?
Today, I read the following Associated Press article:WORLDmag.com Community Blog Archive Petraeus warns about Quran burningPertraus warns, “Images of the burning of a Qur'an would undoubtedly be used by extremists in Afghanistan—and around the world—to inflame public opinion and incite violence.” This comes in response to the plans of Dove World Outreach Center led by Terry … Continue reading Burn the Qur’an: Since When Do Christians Repay Evil for Evil?
Keeping Sacred Space Sacred or Fussing over Real Estate?
Browsing the news online, I came across Time magazine Matti Friedman piece entitled Clashes Erupt at Sacred Jerusalem Site. It concerned a clash between Muslim worshippers and Israeli riot police, which ended in some injuries, particularly a Palestinian woman who suffered a head injury from a rubber bullet. This all happened near the Western wall, … Continue reading Keeping Sacred Space Sacred or Fussing over Real Estate?
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