Jeff

Is there sexism in the concept of God as our Father?

by

Why do people reject the father concept of God? Of the various reasons, I consider two here. First, some fathers are terrible parents. Second, generations of sensitive, well-informed, and ethically committed persons have been persuaded that the father concept of God (at least without mention of the motherhood of God) is sexist. To this second concern, I respond with selections from chapters on scientific, philosophical, and spiritual living in my book, Living in Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.

Persecution righteousness happiness

by

Ali from Iran and Miguel from Colombia meet in a world religions class and have an extended conversation about a sentence in their assigned reading: Happy are they who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Divine rehab

by

A story of two women who learned to forgive each other and go through programs of personal growth, thus coming to a better understanding of mercy.

Know anyone who is grieving?

by

A tender-hearted girl, her tender-hearted father, and her tender-hearted grandmother, were all sensitive and responsive to human need. And they led the family in doing things together when they would notice when a neighbor or friend or stranger would have a particular need; and they all got considerable pleasure by doing something to meet that need.

How will the meek inherit the earth?

by

This is a story of an antagonistic boy and a meek boy who grow up to cooperate. It symbolizes hope for our world and satisfaction for those who take to heart the promise: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”