Category Archives: Religion

The Shock of Faith: It’s Nothing Like I Thought It Would Be

Ed Note: In this essay David Brook shares his journey about faith. The influences of his Jewish heritage and Christian leanings are presented. Faith, of course, is very personal but what does it really mean to you? Some feel that … Continue reading

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IMPATIENCE AND HOPE

Ed note: A college classmate and journalist, Bruce Henderson, recently published this piece in a magazine he edits. It addresses our sense of loss as society often doesn’t have a moral compass. Although one can say that organized religion has … Continue reading

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For Iranian Women, Can a Revolution Take Place at Home?

by By Elahe Esmaili in the NYT Ed note: Click here for a video of a slice of life in a family household as a new generation talks (and rebels) about the use of the hijab. This 18 minute clip gives … Continue reading

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Doctor, Will You Pray for Me?

Ed Note: This talk was recently presented at the UW Bioethics Grand Rounds. Although intended for a medical audience, you may find it of interest. Robert Klitzman, MDProfessor of PsychiatryDirector, Bioethics Masters ProgramColumbia University

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The all-female mobile health team working against the odds in Afghanistan

From the International Rescue Committee in August 2022 (after the Taliban took over in 2021) Despite countless hurdles, all-women teams of medical doctors are braving long distances and treacherous terrain to bring health care to the remotest villages in Afghanistan, … Continue reading

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The Christian Case Against Trump

By Eliza Griswold in the NYT Ms. Griswold is the author of “Circle of Hope: A Reckoning With Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church.” In the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on July 13, a video with images … Continue reading

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Trump explaining religion & being good

Thanks to Mike C.

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What Exactly Did Justice Alito Say That Was Wrong?

By Marc O. DeGirolami in the NYT Mr. DeGirolami is a law professor at the Catholic University of America who specializes in law and religion. Justice Samuel Alito has been widely criticized this week for remarks he made to a self-described documentary filmmaker … Continue reading

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Justice Alito Caught on Tape Discussing How Battle for America ‘Can’t Be Compromised’

In a new, secret recording, the Supreme Court justice says he “agrees” that the U.S. should return to a place of godliness BY  TESSA STUART, TIM DICKINSON in Rolling Stone (thanks to Mike C.) JUNE 10, 2024 Justice Samuel Alito spoke candidly about … Continue reading

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Global Rhythms: The Klezmatics Hanukkah Dance Party

Thu 12/7 at 7:30 PM | $20-$25 | In-Person & LivestreamGlobal Rhythms: The Klezmatics Hanukkah Dance Party Immerse yourself in the vibrant and eclectic sounds of the globally renowned Klezmer superstars, The Klezmatics. On the first night of Hanukkah, Town Hall … Continue reading

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State Religion and the Constitution

Comments by Heather Cox Richardson Egypt has opened its border crossing into Gaza, permitting ambulances to carry 76 badly injured Palestinians to Egypt, while 335 people who hold foreign passports were able to cross. Jonathan Lemire, Nahal Toosi, and Alexander … Continue reading

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‘I Have Your Back’: Doug Emhoff Draws on His Faith After Hamas Attack

Mr. Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, is the first Jewish spouse of a president or vice president. He has focused on providing comfort to people in pain after the Hamas attack. By Katie Rogers in the NYT Doug Emhoff has … Continue reading

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Book(s) for Buddhism class

Thanks to Mary R. For those of you who are attending the Buddhism lectures Helen McPeak suggested two books, one of which was LIVING BUDDA, LIVING CHRIST by Thich Naht Hanh, It is available in the Bookstore at St. James … Continue reading

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I’m Going to War for Israel. Palestinians Are Not My Enemy.

By Nir Avishai Cohen (Thanks to Mary Jane F.) Mr. Cohen, a major in the reserves of the Israel Defense Forces, is the author of the book “Love Israel, Support Palestine.” I was in Austin, Texas, for work on Saturday when … Continue reading

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As a Rabbi, I’ve Had a Privileged View of the Human Condition

By David Wolpe in the NYT Rabbi Wolpe is the Max Webb emeritus rabbi of Sinai Temple and will be a visiting scholar at Harvard Divinity School in the fall. For over a quarter century now, I have listened to people’s … Continue reading

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Remembering the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and the people who fought back

Relatives share family stories of loss and survival during the Holocaust and the monthlong fight against the Nazis in Warsaw, Poland. Click here for the full article. By Dana Bash and Anna Brand, CNN Published April 19, 2023 – Thanks to Pam P. … Continue reading

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DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY RENOUNCED

From Ed Marcuse – April 4, 2023 Last week,3 under history’s first Latin American pontiff, the Vatican development and education offices renounced the Doctrine of Discovery1.  This papal doctrine was used to justify colonization in the name of Christianity and came to be part of … Continue reading

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Where is heaven?

“Heaven is not located on high, but where the good of love is, and this resides within a person, wherever he or she might be.” Emanuel Swedenborg

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The dismantling of Herschel Walker

Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ed note: Very powerful speech, but should this be done from the pulpit–mixing politics and religion?

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Shanah Tovah (Oklahoma style)

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Speaking of religion

Thanks to Ed M. At a memorial service yesterday the officiant quoted an active politician speaking about his view of religion. He chose not to mention the person or their political affiliation so the ideas expressed could be considered: “Before you … Continue reading

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We will not let hate win

Thanks to Sue Van L. Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a Democrat representing suburban Metro Detroit communities, pushed back against a Republican colleague who falsely accused her of wanting to “groom and sexualize kindergarteners” and hold 8-year-olds responsible for slavery in a … Continue reading

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Passover Easter Ramadan overlap in 2022

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Putin’s spiritual destiny

by Giles Fraser in Unherd Ed note: For more, click the following The Ten Hardest Truths About the War In Ukraine. Threatened by an uprising of his treacherous generals, the Christian Emperor Basil II, based in the glorious city of … Continue reading

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A thought about prayer

“You continually pray when you are living a life of kindness, although not with your mouth yet with your heart. That which you love is continually in your thoughts, even when you are unconscious of it.” Emanuel Swedenborg

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