Tag Archives: religion
Why Jesus?
When I speak with a person who had an orthodox Christian upbringing, it is curious how determined they seem to be that Jesus is the only Savior, and that anyone who would not follow the path they follow, is doomed … Continue reading
What is God?
No one really knows what God is. We have ideas, beliefs, and convictions. But no one can provide solid proof that their experience is the only real one.For me, God is unknown, but its expression is love and compassion, kindness … Continue reading
Validation and Those Emperor’s New Clothes
I was born in Israel. At age twenty five I migrated to the USA and have lived here ever since; more than half my life. Raised Jewish, Judaism remains my ancestral heritage, even if I, myself, after years of experiencing … Continue reading
The obedient Universe
Occasionally, I would run into a friend, or, more likely, an acquaintance, who, upon chatting about future plans, will say something along the lines of, “the Universe shall provide.” “Hmm…” I would ponder, (though rarely express it aloud,) “the cost … Continue reading
To belong
As a newly bald guy, I noticed that I am more aware of other clean-shaven heads. Some acknowledge me with a nod or a smile, while others pass by, paying no attention. It reminded me of a Curb Your Enthusiasm … Continue reading
An underwear lesson
Taking a fresh pair of underwear the other day (yep, I do change underwear daily,) the following occurred to me: that by the time I run through half the stack of clean underwear in my drawer, laundry is done, and … Continue reading
Equality and the animal brain
Feeding my two cats in the morning, I often watch them after the food is served. Tess, the female, hungry as she may be, will step aside and let Ezra, the male, eat first. Not only does she curtails her … Continue reading