Tag Archives: religion

Meaning and Choice

Posted on November 18, 2015 by deborahmeister

Last Thursday, I found myself in the audience of a panel in which Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of England (technically, former Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth), discussed the issue of religion and violence … Continue reading →

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Secular Studies

Posted on August 20, 2015 by sonyasutton

I was fortunate enough to spend time at Chautauqua in western New York a few weeks ago. If you’ve not been, you might think of it as a summer camp for adults who listen to NPR. Morning and afternoon lectures, … Continue reading →

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The meaning of life (a small topic for a midweek blog)

Posted on January 28, 2015 by deborahmeister

Last week, in one of the classes I teach at my church, a participant brought in a cartoon for us to see. It showed a family visiting a theme park called “Philosophy World.” They were standing next to one of … Continue reading →

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Ich and Du and You You You

Posted on July 7, 2014 by jimq2012

In Martin Buber’s 1923 publication of I and Thou (Ich and Du) life is experienced as a series of encounters.  I encounter this or that object (a person, a tree, an animal, etc.) and without a relationship these types of … Continue reading →

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The Telltale Heart

Posted on June 18, 2014 by deborahmeister

Today I paid a visit to one of my favorite bookstores. (No, that’s not it on the left; that’s just a great image of my idea of heaven.) I needed to get some items from the religion section, but when I … Continue reading →

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