Way, way back in the day, there was an extremely popular song among Christian Sunday School classes. The song’s popularity among children didn’t have a lot to do with the inspiring lyrics, or the transcendent spiritual message. In fact, to this day I cannot figure out what it was designed to teach children. But I [...]
I sat alone for most of this morning, binging on alternating images of devastation and healing surrounding the events of 9/11. So much has been said and written about how our country has responded in the subsequent decade following that day. It’s probably appropriate for everyone to process all of those feelings once again, reflecting [...]
It’s been over a week since I wrapped up my fast for the month of Ramadan. Perhaps the sudden onset of autumn weather has something to do with it, but I’ve been regularly pondering the fact that I might be experiencing some post-Ramadan blues. I’m not waking up before dawn, I’m not meditating as much, [...]
It’s kind of ironic. One month ago, I was contemplating whether or not I should try to fast with my Muslim friends for the month of Ramadan. I was reticent because I wasn’t sure that my body could make it through. It’s not that I expected to die or anything. I just figured that not [...]
Eid Mubarak literally means “blessed festival”. I was able to experience this blessed festival with my local mosque this morning. I was fortunate that my friend quickly tutored me on the proper way to perform salutations on this special day. It’s sort of a handshake/hug that goes left-right-left, saying “Eid Mubarak” at the end. After [...]
The sun is down. The fast is over. Well, I still have one more day to make up, but the official Ramadan holiday season of 2011 is now over. Tomorrow is Eid ul-Fitr, and I’ll be celebrating at the local mosque tomorrow morning. I’ve had a lot of mixed feelings and emotions about the ending [...]
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September 11, 2011
If Love Doesn’t Win…
Fasting for Ramadan as a non-Muslim – Day 23
Tuesday Newsday – Roman Polanski Arrested
Fasting for Ramadan as a non-Muslim – Day 20
Another Pilgrimage to the Church of Rock and Roll
Remembering Lou Tice 1935-2012
The Best Friend of Religion… is an Atheist? Chris Stedman
Fun.: Some Nights – Album Review
The Many Roles of the Sound of Silence
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