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 […]
Ascent to Dissent
It may not be an easy climb, but perhaps most needed in our day and time. This higher perspective […]
Solstice Sky
B/W seems to highlight the beautiful contrasts of the winter afternoon following a light dusting of snow this morning here […]
New Book: A Freethinker’s Gospel
The new book by Chris Highland is available wherever you purchase books
Freethought, Faith and the Future
“Freethought, Faith and the Future” (Could the Secular Vision of Star Trek offer a Way Forward?) Author’s Note: This essay […]
Friendly Freethinker 