“It wasn’t just at the time of his manifestation that he laid down his life, but since the beginning of creation that he gave his life in offering. In the hour of his desire, he came to deliver this offering. Since it had been promised,
“It wasn’t just at the time of his manifestation that he laid down his life, but since the beginning of creation that he gave his life in offering. In the hour of his desire, he came to deliver this offering. Since it had been promised,
On the surface, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump couldn’t be more different—one is a self-described democratic socialist advocating for wealth redistribution, while the other is a billionaire real estate mogul pushing nationalist populism. And yet, there’s a surprising overlap in their base. Why is that? Let’s dig in. The Common Thread: Economic Frustration and Betrayal The simplest explanation? Both Bernie and Trump speak to people who feel betrayed by the system. Working-class Americans—whether they’re factory workers in the Rust... Read more
“When we were Jews, we were orphans, knowing only our Mother. But when we became Christians, we discovered both our Mother and our Father. Those who sow in the Winter reap in the Summer. The Winter is the world; the Summer is the world of
Some of you are probably already rolling your eyes and thinking, “Why should I have empathy for people who vote against my rights, believe crazy conspiracies and only watch Fox News?” I hear you. But stick with me for a minute, because this might be more important than you think. The Empathy Problem Goes Both Ways We’ve all heard the argument that conservatives lack empathy for the poor, the immigrant, the LGBTQ+ community, or anyone who doesn’t fit their worldview.... Read more
The only thing a slave desires is freedom. His master’s riches are far from his mind. But a child is not content with being a child. Instead, he lays claim to his father’s inheritance. Those who inherit from the dead are themselves dead, and the
The Gospel of Judas, a second-century Gnostic text, presents a provocative reimagining of the relationship between Jesus and his disciples. This text, lost for centuries and rediscovered in modern times, challenges the traditional narrative by portraying Judas Iscariot as the favored disciple, entrusted with a divine mission rather than as a traitor. Now, before you start to yell, “HERESY!”, let’s take a step back and talk about what this author is doing. He’s NOT trying to trick you into thinking... Read more
“A Hebrew who makes someone else a Hebrew is a proselyte. But a proselyte does not always make other proselytes. “Authentic beings are who they have always been, and what they embody is authenticity simply by becoming who they always were.” The Gospel of Philip
You ever notice how the one thing Jesus talked about the most—God’s unconditional love—is the very thing religion seems to bury under layers of rules, doctrines, and gatekeepers? It’s almost like there’s a system in place designed to keep people from experiencing the simple, beautiful truth that God is love and that this love is for everyone. Now, if that sounds a little cynical, stick with me. The deeper I go into this, the more I realize that organized religion—especially... Read more
“It is as though after two thousand years of Abrahamic religion – Judaism, Christianity, Islam – the unending barbaric violence and moral desolation of humankind has finally brought the whole of our global world to a life-or-death hunger for a new kind of knowing
Imagine emerging from the darkest chapter of your life and instead of harboring resentment, you open your heart to understand the fears and pains of your oppressors. That’s exactly what Nelson Mandela did. After 27 years behind bars for protesting South African Apartheid, Nelson Mandela chose reconciliation over revenge. We could use some of that transformative empathy today. Embracing Empathy in Relationships At its core, empathy is about truly hearing one another. How often do we jump to conclusions or... Read more
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