One third of registered Republicans appear to believe or suspect that Barack Obama is a Muslim. A recent poll suggests one in five Americans do… It is hard to not see this as some deep seated bigotry. At least in a country with profound ambivalences about Islam. And race… It is a cancer in the body politic. To be honest, I’m not Keith Olbermann’s biggest fan. But, I think in this clip he shows the mindset spot on… http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640 Visit... Read more
A BUDDHIST WEDDING SERVICE In the Western Tradition Compiled from diverse sources, Edited and annotated by The Reverend James Ishmael Ford Boundless Way Zen Sangha Processional Address to the Congregation Minister We are here gathered to witness the joining of and in marriage; which is an honorable estate, instituted in the necessities of our being, and dedicated to the happiness of people and the welfare and continuance of humanity; an estate not by any to be entered into unadvisedly or... Read more
Of course, everyone knows, that belief-o-matic (registered trademark) is the best way to figure out what your religion is. But for those for whom following all the questions is too much trouble, an old friend has just sent a simple flowchart. I hope this makes everything clear… Read more
For those of us concerned with marriage equality, particularly in the state of Rhode Island, yesterday was a momentous occasion. In my capacity as minister of the First Unitarian Church of Providence, and a member of the steering committee of the Religious Coalition for Marriage Equality, Rhode Island, I had the privilege of attending a press conference called by Marriage Equality Rhode Island. Together with representatives of the media we met at the Rhode Island State House where a spokesperson... Read more
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified on this day in 1920. All we need is an Equal Rights Amendment to seal the deal… Read more
Fantasmagorie generally considered the first animated film. It was shown in Paris on this day in 1908. And now for your entertainment and edification, here it is… (Ain’t Youtube a wonder?) Read more
This past Friday Jan & I drove off for upstate New York leaving auntie in charge of the cats and fish. We meandered through Rhode Island, across Connecticut cutting up to Interstate 84, drove into New York, crossed the Hudson River, turned down and eventually ended up in a small town Bed and Breakfast in Windsor, not terribly far from the New Jersey border. Those who know me know I’m not a fan of B&B;’s. Those who don’t know me... Read more
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