I first read the theologian-priest Matthew Fox as a graduate student in philosophical theology and ethics at the University of Iowa. He is perhaps one of the most controversial religious figures of our time. He’s a bit wacky in some ways (see techno-cosmic mass) but I tend to agree with much of what he says. My friend Grateful Bear recently discovered that Fox not only has his own blog, but that it includes a Luther-inspired “95 Theses” on it –…
You are an Existential Thinker Existential thinkers: Like to spend time thinking about philosophical issues such as “What is the meaning of life?” Try to see beyond the ‘here and now’, and understand deeper meanings Consider moral and ethical implications of problems as well as practical solutions Other Existential Thinkers include The Buddha, Gandhi, Plato, Socrates, Martin Luther King Careers which suit Existential Thinkers include Philosopher, Religious leader, Head of state, Artist, Writer What Kind of Thinker are You?
BBC NEWS | In Pictures | In Pictures: 100 Artists See God 100 Artists See God opens at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London on Friday. It explores artists’ notions of religion and power. The first of 8 photos shown on the BBC site is by Leonard Nimoy!
Abuse of the Patriot Act – Professor Tariq Ramadan I am a member of the American Academy of Religion, and have been since at least 1990 (maybe earlier). The American Academy of Religion (AAR) is the major scholarly society and professional association of scholars and teachers in religion. With 10,000 members, the Academy fosters excellence in research and teaching in the field and contributes to the broad public understanding of religion and religions. The AAR publishes the flagship scholarly journal…
Cast your countenance upward to the light, and lift your eyes to the hills, that I may more easily wash you off.
Ok, so here’s my opinion on the Michael Jackson story, offered from no particular professional perspective, but only from my observations of him over the years and my intuitive understandings of the strange psychology of Jehovah’s Witnesses.