On Religion
“Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.” –Seneca the Younger
Religion
What We Know
“Miracles happen, not in opposition to nature, but in opposition to what we know of nature.” – St. Augustine
Question With Boldness
“Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear.” –Thomas Jefferson
After It Is All Over
“After it is all over, the religion of man is his most important possession.” –John D. Rockefeller
What Does It Mean To Be Human?
“History has revealed too many people who have tried to be spiritual before they have learned how to be human! It is a major problem. Maybe this is why Jesus came to model humanity for us – much more than divinity. . . . Get the ordinary human thing down, and you will have all … Read moreWhat Does It Mean To Be Human?
Manifest The Inner World
“If you bring forth what is in you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is in you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.” -Gospel of Thomas
Good In The Worst Of Us
“There is good in the worst of us and bad in the best of us. Nobody is 100% anything. Even the worst of humans are still in fact, human. If we realize the evil as well as the virtue that we are capable of, only then will we understand the nature of humanity thoroughly“ -E.R. … Read moreGood In The Worst Of Us
Everything Connects to Everything Else
“Learn to see, realize that everything connects to everything else.” –Leonardo da Vinci
Do your work then step back…
“When starting a new task, project or anything of importance, let us remember to quote the Tao Te Ching, “The only path to serenity is to do your work and then step back.” Till the soil, plant your seeds, meet your needs and let it grow. Don’t keep digging it up to see if it … Read moreDo your work then step back…