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Month: January 2019

Posted on January 30, 2019January 30, 2019

Memorial for the Church

Do we need to face the Church (faith, religion) as we face–or refuse to face–Death? An essay from a few years back: “Memorial for The Church” On a recent late…

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Posted on January 28, 2019January 28, 2019

The End of “Sin”

This is a very good article on the consequences of teaching children there is such a thing as “sin”–and the joy of NOT teaching that. Raising Children without the Concept…

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Posted on January 27, 2019

When a Loved One Stops Believing

If you’re a believing person and someone you care about says they no longer share your beliefs, don’t panic, judge them or cut them off.  Take a deep breath.  Remember…

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Posted on January 25, 2019January 25, 2019

The Path as a Web of Paths

As I see it, there is no “path” to a “greater reality” or “higher view.”  Here are some thoughts: “The Path as a Web of Paths” It’s probably no secret…

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Posted on January 19, 2019January 19, 2019

Intersections

A few weeks ago I posted “Freethought, Faith and the Future”–a call for the bridging of divided communities through honest conversation, deeper understanding and formation of sincere relationships leading to…

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Posted on January 18, 2019

The Silent Skipping Stone

I don’t write many of these things called “poems.”  In part inspired by the loss of Mary Oliver yesterday, I re-post this piece from a few years ago. The Silent…

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Posted on January 17, 2019

When a Poet Dies: Mary Oliver

  Mary Oliver’s poetry was scattered through years of my chaplaincy, often read by a person on the street at a memorial for one of their friends.  I think it…

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Posted on January 14, 2019January 14, 2019

Religion and Relationships

Many of us who make a “personal exodus” from faith have to face the loss of friendships and even family relationships.  This post by Bart Ehrman, a New Testament scholar…

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