Monthly Archives: November 2014

Interfaith Thanksgiving

It was an opportunity to reflect.  A Muslim spiritual leader, a Rabbi, and a Presbyterian minister all leading a service together with each reading from His own holy text, and with reflections on the causes of extremism. After the service, we sat around and … Continue reading

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Native American Stories

Three beautiful stories told by Dovie Thomason – Native American Storyteller. I loved the way she told the stories. She talked about how she learned the craft from her grandmother, who did not believe in punishing grandchildren – instead she … Continue reading

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On names, pictures, and souls

The Hebrew bible has over 19 different names for G_d. Although somewhat surprising to modern Jewish sensibility in which the professed “oneness” of G_d is ardently expressed by the ancient words of the Shema: Hear, O Israel              Shema Yisra’el The Lord is our … Continue reading

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