For several years now, decades in fact, I have been a proponent of a generic definition of religion allowing it to apply to some phenomena popularly denied the association, such as Atheism – a religious philosophy (a thing I thought obvious in that the philosophy defines itself in terms of Theos – a religious term) … More Defining Religion
What will be will be. The key word is ‘WILL’. That faculty of mind that speaks to the virtue we call ‘courage’. The power of determination. The quality of heroes. The ability to hold on to a vision in adversity. This power of determination / will / courage is, I believe, the self same spiritual gift the bible … More WILL
A Meditation on Psalms 16
A Theology of Pleasure … More Publications
Blindspots. The human eye and therefore consciousness has them built in by design. And even with two, there is a trajectory of vision that we simply will never access once we commit to one focal direction. And even with a neck with 60% rotation, we admit the design for human consciousness requires relationship for wholeness … More Blindspots
speech delivered at the Jamaica Baptist Union’s 2009 Convention & Assembly.
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Yesterday, I got a hold of Beverly Manley’s Manley Memoirs . Remembering the past is a focusing exercise that prepares one to envision the future. Today, let us do both for ourselves, our families, communities and nations. My car is in the garage so yesterday my mother gave me a ride home and we were … More What am I living for if not for you?
I was watching EWTN, The Catholic Network…and observed a program being broadcast from Massachusetts I believe it was: Children’s International Sacred Hour. Children were bussed in for this formal ceremony. I paid attention as the child selected to bring the message to the Pope began her speech. Her words were riveting…..speaking about the power of … More Happy Birthday Norman
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