Reverend James Ishmael Ford is a Zen Buddhist teacher, author, and Unitarian Universalist minister. James earned his BA in psychology from Sonoma State University and MA in Philosophy of Religion from the Pacific School of Religion. James has reflected on the nondual expression of Zen Buddhism in many books, blogs, and articles. He has led a spiritual path for more than fifty years. James continues to lead Zen groups focused on the gifts of Zen meditation, retreat, and the koan... Read more
The United States Supreme Court on Friday, June 24, 2022, ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that “The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion.” The decision overturns Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey. The Court wrote that “the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives.” Here are some reactions from prominent religious writers: Catholic writer and American Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong: “I have personally been... Read more
Duncan Edward Pile Duncan is a writer, novelist, ex-missionary and speaker. In his 20s he was, according to his own words, “a wreck, physically and mentally, having driven myself to a breakdown as a missionary.” In his 30s, he was recovering, inch by infinitesimal inch and in his 40s, he’s now “flying free”. According to Duncan, it’s taken a lot of hard work, in the loving company of God, but those lessons have been valuable, and he’s here to share... Read more
Gene Edward Veith is an author, scholar, and Professor of Literature emeritus at Patrick Henry College. He received his Ph.D. in English from the University of Kansas in 1979. Additionally, he holds honorary doctorates from Concordia Theological Seminary, Concordia University California, and Patrick Henry College. His writing explores issues of Christianity and culture, working from the perspective of confessional Lutheranism. Specifically, it seeks to apply the doctrines of Vocation and the Two Kingdoms. His advice to other writers on Patheos... Read more
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