Story of Origin
I spoke recently to a scholar of Mesopotamian religions named Ehaab. He pointed out the many similarities and connections between these religions and those that developed in their midst. For instance, he led me to note the 42 Laws of Maat (order) and similarities and...
Kids These Days
If you poke around on the internet much, listen to TV news, or social media you can hear people being grumpy about younger generations, especially Millennials and Gen Z. I don’t see it that way. Socrates famously said: “The children now love luxury; they have...
Giving Orders to the Creator
This weekend I will be speaking with a Christian youth group about how multi-faith relationships, partnerships for the common good, and public solidarity is a faithful expression of the Christian wisdom tradition. The sad reality is that for many Christians, the...
Soldiers of Slander
A mother of Turkish descent living in the San Juan Islands hired a babysitter so she could work. What she didn’t know was that the soldiers of slander had planted lies in her babysitter; lies that would upend her life for a time. Of three things my heart is...
There is Only One
A man walked up and asked me the question I always get asked after a public event. He identified himself as a Christian, of what he considered a conservative variety. He asked: “Why are you standing with Muslims instead of converting them?” My answer as a...
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