Space for difference “The test of faith is whether I can make space for difference. Can I recognize God’s image in someone who is not in my image, whose language, faith, ideals, are different from mine? If I cannot, then […]
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Tag: Love
Love (and Hate) in The Time Of Coronavirus, Covid-19
As a philosopher, I am keenly interested in events that cast a light on human nature. The Covid-19 pandemic is one giant spotlight. The pandemic is bringing out the good and bad in humanity. One of the long debates in […]
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The Creator of the Universe
The Creator of the Universe It is impossible for me to believe that the Creator of all of the Universe is even remotely bothered by what we eat, how we dress, how we dance, or who we love. It is […]
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David Bowie on The Greatest Thing
David Bowie on The Greatest Thing “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is to love and be loved in return.” – David Bowie.
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The Difference Between Like and Love
The Difference Between Like and Love What is the difference between I like you and I love you? When you like a flower, you pluck it. But when you love a flower you water it daily. One who understands this, […]
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James Baldwin on Masks
James Baldwin on Masks “Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” – James Baldwin Baldwin is often remembered as a political radical. He definitely was, but like Cornel West, Baldwin’s […]
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