Developing the ability to cope with emotional pain — love and loss — is a major theme in religious philosophy. Much of literature is devoted to exploring the human experience, and how one can reach a place of peace, amidst pain. In eastern religions, it involves releasing oneself from earthly desires and separating one’s needs […]more…
The “Light” of Hope
The Gospel suggests that Jesus is the light of the world, and that we are called to be the salt and light, spreading hope and compassion to all. Intellectually, we know that the sun radiates light throughout the world, and physically, keeps us alive. Metaphorically, we understand that Jesus brings light into our lives in […]more…
Faith and Belief
The act of faith requires us to be “in relationship” with our beliefs (Freeman, 2011). This sounds complicated, until we begin to see the kingdom of God as a myriad of relationships – with each other, with ourselves, and with God. To have faith in the unseen is a difficult concept for most. Clearly, we […]more…
The Freedom to Think
Poet Lord Byron said: “There is something Pagan in me that I cannot shake off. In short, I deny nothing, but doubt everything.” Great thinkers, across the centuries, have always used inquiry to understand the world. It doesn’t mean that nothing can be believed, but it does mean that skepticism and doubt are human inclinations […]more…
