Thoughts on Education
This is not intended to be a comprehensive treatise on education but some thoughts on certain aspects of the education system. It is written within the context of the Ontario…
religion
On becoming an admirer of popes
I have never been a fan of the Roman Catholic Church. Its hierarchical and misogynistic... The post On becoming an admirer of popes first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
It only took 1,429 years
If I were a Christian, I would be an Anglican. I was, after all, baptized... The post It only took 1,429 years first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
The Lambda Fifth Columns: Part 2 (of 4), Winter 1972
This is the second part of a new series of Fifth Columns featuring my columns from 1971 to 1973 in the Laurentian University student newspaper Lambda, that inspired me to…
Iran’s criminal (and devout) regime
Sometimes one wonders about the connection of religion and morality. We currently have a trio... The post Iran’s criminal (and devout) regime first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Choosing Bits from the Bible
This post from the U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth is just distracting fluff, but it's such a curious collection that I want to give it a second look (video…
Things in Everyday Life With Surprising Royal Connections: Prayer Hands
Welcome back to the second article in aseries looking at everyday things withsurprising royal connections. The last articlelooked at the influence the French monarchyhad on the development of modernstrawberries. This…
United States of Armageddon
If American current events were a dystopian TV series we would all be saying this is over the top, no one can be this diabolically cruel and evil and dementedly…
Blending Psychotherapy and Spirituality
In my last post on meditation, I suggested that there's not a lot of harm that comes from meditation and mindfulness training, so maybe it doesn't need the kind of…
Blending Psychotherapy and Spirituality
In my last post on meditation, I suggested that there's not a lot of harm that comes from meditation and mindfulness training, so maybe it doesn't need the kind of…
Nihilism – The Scourge of the Modern World
(My response to the talk below and to the question of nihilism… To a general audience, as (virtually) always, speaking to the general public.) * Nihilism is the scourge of…
The ICC charges the Taliban
Throughout history it has been women’s lot to be oppressed by men. Such has been... The post The ICC charges the Taliban first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Leo XIV—a new pope with some new/old ideas
So, an American pope. A first. Now both the world’s most powerful political leader and... The post Leo XIV—a new pope with some new/old ideas first appeared on Views from…
Christianity, Trump and the evangelicals
One of the many curiosities about American Christianity is how a godless man like Donald... The post Christianity, Trump and the evangelicals first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
An American Christian
On Tuesday a gutsy lady in Washington spoke truth to power. At a church service... The post An American Christian first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Religious mischief in the Balkans
“To be a true Albanian, you have to be Christian.” If there is anything the... The post Religious mischief in the Balkans first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
The Ten Commandments vs The Five Commandments
So the all powerful god of the Bible issued 10 Commandments, The first four are devoted to telling you to worship him and the fifth to worship your parents.…
The Ten Commandments vs The Five Commandments
So the all powerful god of the Bible issued 10 Commandments, The first four are devoted to telling you to worship him and the fifth to worship your parents.…
Enlightenment Now
“Alan Watts – Trust the Universe”, on YouTube. Here is a brilliant talk. A bit one-sided, but the point is clear. Thou art that! Realize your true nature, as it…
Good News: You CAN Be Saved!
The CDC put out some crappy comms with an image with a mask photoshopped upside down, with "N95" shopped onto a KN95, and only on the patient, not the doctor,…