The intersection of philosophy, theology, & science
Culture & The Arts
Articles on contemporary society--its beliefs, values, and accomplishments; plus, original poetry and fiction
Nov 30, 2022
A Simple Christmas
"There comes a time when our souls need more respite than even the traditions of Christmas can offer us."
Nov 30, 2022
Handel’s Messiah
"There is only one full proof indication that Christmas is coming: the endless performances of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah. Yup, it’s that time of year!
Nov 30, 2022
‘Happy Holidays’ vs. ‘Merry Christmas’: A twist
"But does including us demand that Christians must be punished by not being allowed to have anything Christian in the culture anymore?"
Nov 30, 2022
That Time You Weren't Exceptionally Divine
They say that a watched pot never boils. That’s a lie. It does boil, but do you know what doesn’t?
Oct 15, 2022
Pronouns
Next time someone asks you for your ‘pronouns,’ try telling them, ‘you/you’…see what happens.
Oct 15, 2022
Kandinsky: The Painter of Other Worlds
The role of the artist is to challenge “common sense,” to point out the unrecognized assumptions that underpin naïve realism and to suggest certain directions we might travel in pursuit of deeper truth.
Oct 15, 2022
Be a Bee
Why ‘milk and honey?’ Why not ‘sour grapes and corn mash?’ Turns out, it’s all about the honey!
Oct 15, 2022
The Unexpected Sophistication of B Movies
Pulling that off was more artistic in his opinion than any of the “new age” stuff out there pushing the envelope.
Sep 1, 2022
Learn to Swym
“Language Endures. We Don’t” – now that is a bumper sticker!
Sep 1, 2022
Social Dynamics
So, the thousands of people out there in America outside the herd are finding each other.
Jul 13, 2022
How to Coach an Undefeated Football Team
If football is nothing else, it is a metaphor for life. The values of determination, responsibility, teamwork, flexibility, and focus apply to every aspect of life, not just football. This is a formula for success on a football field, but it is also a formula for success in life.
May 31, 2022
Haiku Corner
Does this formal rigor seem like it would be inhibiting? The reverse is true. It’s liberating!
May 31, 2022
Mary Poppins, Sufi Master
The story of Mary Poppins is the story of one small boy’s initiation into the teachings of Sufi spirituality and the secrets of Sufi mysticism. When the initiation of Michael Banks is complete, Michael has come, at least in some measure, to know the mind of God. Not bad for seven-years-old!
May 31, 2022
Parshat Emor: Making It All Count
“Counting the Omer – like the shemitah cycle – invites us to believe that each day, week and year is count-worthy, valuable and unique.”
May 31, 2022
The Meaning of Music
We pray the Psalms hoping to conform our minds, our values, our wills to God’s. Remember, God is his essence; we, on the other hand, are each free to create our own essences. Unfortunately, most of us are making a hash of it! Music elucidates the pre-verbal, non-phenomenal structures of the real world. Its meaning is not subject to logical analysis, scientific verification, or mathematical proof. The only test of music’s validity is its beauty.
