Two days ago SCOTUS heard oral arguments regarding marriage equality. The “definition” of marriage was raised as a concern with comments about “the” definition of marriage as between a man and a woman and “the” definition as being ancient. But I find that there is not one, singular definition of marriage. Over time the definition … Continue reading The Changing Definition
The Mandate and Religious Freedom
The Mandate and Religious Freedom Unable to sleep this morning, Jesus’s words to his disciples on his last night echoed through the darkness, “Are you still sleeping when I’m about to die?” In my drowsiness I realized it was not yet the evening of the Passover meal he would celebrate; no, there were yet hours … Continue reading The Mandate and Religious Freedom
Be it resolved…
“I am not the product of my circumstances. I am the product of my decisions.” Stephen Covey "Don't try to use what you learn from Buddhism to be a Buddhist; use it to be a better whatever-you-already-are." His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama __________ And so it begins. The annual challenge to decide if I am … Continue reading Be it resolved…
“Love isn’t a s…
“Love isn't a state of perfect caring. It is an active noun like struggle. To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.” ― Fred Rogers, The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to RememberAnd so I shall strive to love. In … Continue reading “Love isn’t a s…
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