Religions have a special responsibility to encourage and inspire people to love planet earth, which as far as we know, is the only place in the cosmos that works in such a harmonious way that it can support intelligent life.Collection: Responsibility
One of the great purposes of religion itself is being hindered by an exclusive-ism that doesn't take into account the common elements and values that we actually share.Collection: Isms
For us to remain in this world, our animal brain has to be there to support us.Collection: Animal
Your relationship with God, others, yourself, and all creation keeps changing for the better. Most of the world's religions have developed maps to describe this process.Collection: World
God seems willing to act as the most sublime psychologist, psychotherapist, or even psychiatrist if we are willing.Collection: Sublime
We need to develop the intuitive capacities of the brain that some geniuses have manifested over humanity's lengthy history.Collection: Humanity
God is a tremendous supporter of creation, especially of all living beings.Collection: Creation
Science and technology have been embarrassed by two world wars, many smaller ones, and the spread of weapons that could destroy humanity. As a result, there is some loss of confidence in the great achievements of technology.Collection: War
All religions proclaim the advantages of peace, loving one another, and "doing to others what we would like them to do to us."Collection: Advantage
It's obvious that humanity continues to be torn by religious violence.Collection: Religious
The word "emptiness" for example, is a very important word both in Christianity and in Buddhism. It has shades of meaning however, that are different in the respective traditions.Collection: Buddhism
I venture to say that it's not enough to respect and tolerate religions other than our own.Collection: Venture