Do we need to face the Church (faith, religion) as we face–or refuse to face–Death? An essay from a few […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Intersections
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 […]