Monthly Archives: August 2012

“When people are manipulated with guilt…”

Posted on August 28, 2012 by bobjanisdillon

“When people are manipulated with guilt and fear, when they are told that if they don’t do certain things they’ll be illegitimate, judged, condemned, sent to hell forever – that’s violence. It doesn’t matter what spiritual language is used or … Continue reading →

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“Sermons I like”: “The Car You Drive”

Posted on August 27, 2012 by bobjanisdillon

I’m starting a new series here, called simply “Sermons I Like”. There are so many great sermons out there, both UU and otherwise, and part of my spiritual practice is to read or listen to others’ sermons. Not that I … Continue reading →

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Charles Peguy was a very devout but non-

Posted on August 17, 2012 by bobjanisdillon

Charles Peguy was a very devout but non-churchgoing Roman Catholic, thoroughly socialist, French nationalist poet. For those not instantly turned off by one or more of these descriptors, you might enjoy his gorgeous meditation on hope. http://ow.ly/d2Nmg

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http://www.humansandnature.org/ Thanks t

Posted on August 17, 2012 by bobjanisdillon

http://www.humansandnature.org/ Thanks to Liz Johnson for letting me know about this page examining human beings and our environment. Explores some terrific questions in profound ways.

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This summer, I’ve been pondering a quest

Posted on August 17, 2012 by bobjanisdillon

This summer, I’ve been pondering a question of deep theological significance: the possible existence of Santa Claus. August may seem like an odd month for such matters. I probably wouldn’t be thinking about this at all if I did a … Continue reading →

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