I haven't got a whole lot on my mind lately besides personal projects, but I do have one small observation to make about current events. Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of another Lent season. While I'm not into the ceremony of ashes, I have gotten more into the fasting than I've ever been in the past ( Read more... )

One reason I've reduced my quota of sociopolitical journalism as of late has been the serious lack of critical thinking and objective reasoning that is evident in articles from most new sources. The majority of writings tend to be the same old, "you're wrong (because you're narrow), I'm right (because I write ( Read more... )

I read this article this morning about the fight over the rainbow symbol. While I'm more inclined to view the rainbow in its biblical interpretation, I think complaining to the gay community about their use of the symbol is just a lot of hot air. If you really want to defame the gay interpretation in the rainbow, then you need to send the anti- ( Read more... )

I had this dream on Saturday, December 4th. I dreamt that I was at a beer tasting party with quite a wide selection of beers. Toward the start of the party, the drinks were served in full glasses. As the party went along, the available beer slowly diminished (obviously) and instead of using smaller glasses, they used special glasses that were ( Read more... )

I don't know why I receive random spiritual insights while I'm at work, but I thought this was one that has some importance. The word of the day today was jnana (juh-NAH-nuh), absolute knowledge acquired through meditation as a means of reaching enlightenment.

( Let me unravel this idea of enlightenment. )

Happy new year, everyone! I had to made a note of this because it was both offensive and perhaps comical as well. I saw that the AP footage, "Pope Knocked Down at Christmas Mass", was a featured video on YouTube. I hadn't seen the raw footage of it yet, so I thought I'd take a look ( Read more... )

This is actually a read one get two free deal. I think my grocery shopping spawned that thought.

Well, first of all, some thoughts on ( spiritual gifts. )

Have you've heard of the group "Anonymous" that has launched a campaign against the so-called Church of Scientology? Not too long ago, they posted a message on YouTube, now with 2.5 million views, to make their declaration of war. You can still watch this video here. I celebrate their gusto in taking down the Scientologists, although I pray ( Read more... )