Years ago, in 1991, I read a short but powerful book by Krishnamurti. It’s a book I visit at least once a year. When I read these lines, I wrote them down in my journal and commented on them. Here’s his quote and my response: “Only the deep, constant demand of the brain for the physical security of the organism is inherent. Symbols are a device of the brain to protect the psyche; this is the whole process of thought.... Read more
I watched an interview of Gordon Downey of The Tragically Hip. I forget where it was. Probably MuchMusic. Anyway, I was impressed with his attempts to sing songs totally improv. He might start with a prepared line, but take it extemporaneously after that. And I love the Hip! See them last night on the Junos? As LAME as the show was, the live acts were great.The reason Downey’s improv approach impressed me was because I’ve been trying the same thing... Read more
You, my readers, have become familiar with my good friend Sarah who lost her boyfriend, soon-to-be-fiancé to suicide on January 8 this year. Read here and here and here to catch up if you aren’t aware of what’s going on. The other day Lisa and I were visiting with her, having drinks and chatting, when she told a story that I thought you’d all like to hear about. It’s about how she’s felt God guiding her through her grief. I... Read more
I would like to take this post to honor some sites devoted to atheism that I think are respectful and worth looking at. As you can see from my post on An Anti-Response to An Atheist, with 116 comments so far (not even a prize was offered!!), it is entirely possible to have a congenial discussion between people who radically disagree on an issue. I commend all those who took part in the discussion, and some of the atheist writers... Read more
I made a comment last Sunday that several people have commented on. I came to the conclusion a long time ago that if a “truth” doesn’t work in all situations, then it isn’t truth. It might seem true. But if it isn’t true for everybody, then it isn’t true, ultimately, for anybody. This applies to theology. If it isn’t true for everybody, then it isn’t true for anybody. That’s why much of our western theology is poor. Much of what... Read more
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