I’m not one to watch a whole lot of cable television news entertainment, but Glenn Beck, popular media personality on the FOX News Channel, is a name that keeps popping up in social media circles and elsewhere, especially on issues related to faith and social justice. I even recently caught a few minutes of Beck’s … Continue reading GLENN BECK ON FAITH AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Tiger, Apology, and Refuge in Dharma
Tiger Woods’ formal public apology came just a day ago, and many from the social media universe are chiming in on the subject. A few of the responses circulating are from those who consider his presentation a “canned,” performance. I must admit the thought has crossed my mind. “Of course Tiger needs to do this,” … Continue reading Tiger, Apology, and Refuge in Dharma
Sowing Subversion in the Field of Relativism | The Global Conversation
There is an insightful article in Christianity Today entitled"Sowing Subversion in the Field of Relativism The Global Conversation" by Mark L.Y. ChanI concur with Mr. Chan's assessment on the issues of Christians engaging in a pluralistic global society immersed in postmodern thought. One need not abandon the idea of an absolute truth, particularly the belief … Continue reading Sowing Subversion in the Field of Relativism | The Global Conversation
Avatar: Landmark Film, Social Commentary, and Spiritual Medium
During Christmas vacation, I had the opportunity to hang out with some of the homeboys in CA., and we went to see James Cameron’s Avatar in 3D. Up until now I have been somewhat preoccupied with other things and unable to jot down my thoughts, but I did keep my nose to the wind to … Continue reading Avatar: Landmark Film, Social Commentary, and Spiritual Medium
Seeking women’s equality an act of Western Imperialism?
Dr. Vishal Mangalwadi in his lectures entitled, “Must the Sun Set on the West?” made the following profound observation about the secular West’s rejection of God yet insistence upon the equality between men and women:You reject the biblical worldview, reject the New Testament worldview, but the idea of equality between male and female comes from … Continue reading Seeking women’s equality an act of Western Imperialism?