A few weeks ago I posted “Freethought, Faith and the Future”–a call for the bridging of divided communities through honest […]
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 […]
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 […]
Religion and Relationships
Many of us who make a “personal exodus” from faith have to face the loss of friendships and even family […]
Oh My Brahma
When I used to teach introductory courses on “World Wisdom Traditions,” we would discuss selections from Hindu scriptures including the […]
Walls in Heaven?
I wrote this in response to one of the craziest arguments I’ve heard for building more walls (and it’s not […]
New Writing Course
This course has been cancelled or postponed to another date Beginning February 20, 2019 I’ll be teaching a new 10-week […]
Secular Chaplain is Here, and There
The Secular Chaplain blog was up for five years and you can read those older posts there. Now, the Freethinking […]
Deep Breath, New Year, New Moment
Today’s column relates my visit to the Asheville Insight Meditation room with a gentle reminder to breathe. . . Deep […]
