The Gospel of Mark has opened the window on a very painful moment for Jesus and his family. So many Biblical stories reveal raw human encounters and struggles if we read them as they actually … [Read more...]
In The Mirror Darkly
This post first appeared in The Finger Lakes Times (NY), in the weekly series, "Denim Spirit." Here is the link: Projection is a sneaky cat slipping behind the couch of our consciousness, … [Read more...]
What Else We May See In The Mirror
Let’s muse about one of the most persistent criticisms of religion: that religious beliefs are nothing more than a projection of human values and needs onto something we call God. We hear … [Read more...]
A Wednesday Rant: My dog can’t talk
My dog can’t talk. I can’t decide whether I am relieved or frustrated by her muteness. She looks at me with those big brown eyes as if to say, “Hey stupid, didn’t you understand me?” Sometimes … [Read more...]