Maybe this reality is a hundred years away, maybe a thousand, but I fully believe that the work we are doing now as interfaith clergy and laity is the foundation upon which future generations can build such thriving cultures that are rich and valuable members of the local and global communities. Read more
On the 26th of January I am going to be speaking about the beliefs and practices of Wicca at our monthly Diversity Dinner here in Huntsville. The people who attend these informal potluck dinners come from a variety of different religious faiths. What draws them together is the sincere desire to better understand the teachings of other religions so as to create tolerance and accord among those of different faiths. One of the things which creates discord and violence around... Read more
It hit me that we were sitting in a doctor’s office. Not a church. Not a synagogue. We were not in a place that had anything to do with worship whatsoever. So why was this Bible even in here? Read more
Pagans are a pluralistic community, and that means we feel the tension between the institutional and the grassroots. Finding the balance between these forces is difficult, but there are others with whom we can work as we try and grow our community. Read more
Think what our world would be like if parolees re-entering our communities - starting jobs, moving into our neighborhoods, getting girlfriends or moving back in with their husbands and children - what would it be like if these people had learned the value of diversity, learned not to fear difference, learned to appreciate “the other,” and in the process developed their own spiritual practice. Come to think of it, think what our world would be like if all of us really learned these things. Read more
After just 15 short years, I feel I can say that I’ve achieved my dream of experiencing cross-cultural, multi-faith, spiritual venues of varied nature within my community. Read more
We need to remember that we are all walking paths of wonder and beauty and occasional terror... and sometimes the best thing we can do is hold hands across the wild verges that seem to separate those little roadways, one from the other. In these times of deep velvet skies and endless wonder, it may be best to peer into the Mystery together. Read more
How do a Heathen, a Jew, a New Age Hindu, a Mormon, a Pagan, and a young Agnostic celebrate Christmas? Oddly, it's easier than you'd think. Read more
It's not important to us that a particular political figure from a particular party or administration give us her blessing. What's important is that interfaith harmony is recognized by the top elected official as being essential to the overall health of this state. Read more
In view of the connection between religious differences and a history of warfare in the name of religion, the creation of an interfaith community is vital to the survival of our planet. Read more
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