In analyzing the scriptural transmission of the traditions of Abraham, we can chart a clear growth from historical record (Old Testament) to realization of union with the Divine (New Testament) and finally to psychological understanding (Quran). At each stage, humanity understood the Divine in terms of our receptivity. The Israelites were concerned with survival, Christians … Continue reading Vajrayana and the Feminine Principle
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Astrological coincidences (solstice, half-moon waxing to full during this Christmas week, and the convergence of Jupiter and Saturn) prompted the writing of this last night, in the middle of the return trip from Humboldt County, were I walked amid the old growth forest at the Headwaters Reserve. Esteemed Mistress, and cherished – As the sun … Continue reading Ode to the Moon
God’s purpose is to heal reality from separation from love. Here on Earth, Humanity is the means for that healing. As evident in every chapter of the Bible, we are flawed instruments. Powerful urges drive us to renounce love, putting ourselves first. We celebrate Jesus’ victory over Death because He showed that great rewards follow … Continue reading The Solution, Finally
When we tell the story of the United States, it begins with the British Empire. The colonial empires were bound to collapse under the burden of distance, and in Asia and Africa it was only in fomenting division that the colonial powers maintained control until the 20th century. In North America, where the settlers quickly … Continue reading Points of View
We obsess over royalty. Where they exist as a political heritage, our public spaces bear their names, and their weddings and deaths are attended by millions. Where monarchy was been expunged, royalty survives as dynasties in our political parties, and are memorialized as colleges and transit routes. As Christians, we should feel tension in that … Continue reading Esther’s Mystery
Love Returns 