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May 2017

May 06, 2017

Religious liberty threatened, Trump promotes pop-religion

Religious liberty is threatened. Many seeking to protect it are harming it. President Donald Trump...

March 2017

March 14, 2017

During Lent sacrifice ‘time’ not chocolate: take action

Lent is social action and spiritual growth. Hence, rethink how you experience the season. Social...

February 2017

February 28, 2017

Atheists better than hypocritical Catholics says pope

It's better to be an atheist than a hypocritical Catholic, according to Pope Francis. It...

February 21, 2017

Sophia’s intervention, how a nun’s simple gesture changed lives

Increasingly, I believe free choice is limited. The extent to which free choice impacts one's...

February 16, 2017

Did God decide the Super Bowl?

Big Bowl, Fish Bowl, Crystal Bowl, I rarely pay attention to sports. Many years ago...

February 08, 2017

President Trump – Chaos-in-Chief – Finding Stillness in Unsettled Times

A grand shakeup hasn’t come to America. Chaos seems to be the new norm in...

February 04, 2017

Is Trump Crucifying Jesus?

Donald Trump may have done more to nail Jesus to the cross than any president...

December 2016

December 22, 2016

Hope during a time of uncertainty comes from within

Hope is something outgoing President Barack Obama championed on his way to the White House...

October 2016

October 24, 2016

Trump candidacy makes case for separation of church and state

Evangelical support for the GOP presidential nominee may do more to trivialize faith and...

December 2015

December 19, 2015

Christmas light from prison

America throws away people, especially young offenders who often project or act out because of...

November 2015

November 04, 2015

Finding Spirituality, Losing Religion

In November, the Pew Research Center released its findings of 35,000 surveyed Americans. It found a slight...

October 2015

October 10, 2015

Another Lesson from the Homeless

On Thursday, October 8, I stepped outside a healthcare center in upstate New York where...

September 2015

September 25, 2015

What if Churches Lost Tax Exempt Status?

Tax-exempt status for churches is “an evil” and “if permitted to continue, will probably lead...

September 24, 2015

What Would You Say to Pope Francis?

The head of a healthcare organization where I do ethics and compliance work asked me...

September 05, 2015

Kentucky Clerk: Bigot, Hypocrite, or Wounded Soul?

Human nature fascinates me. Every one of us does things, for good or ill, because...

August 2015

August 29, 2015

Christian activists must take on usury and credit scores

Whether speaking in pulpits, lobbying lawmakers, organizing rallies, or discussing the issue in the media...

February 2015

February 04, 2015

Actor Stephen Fry calls God “maniac,” if God exists

Recently, an interviewer asked actor and spirited atheist Stephen Fry what if he was wrong...

January 2015

January 22, 2015

Do unto others: the dangers of discrimination based on religion

In January, the US Supreme Court decided to hear arguments on expanding the definition of...

December 2014

December 20, 2014

Question in the New Year

Often when as Corporate Chaplain or personal Spiritual Director I conduct a workshop, speak before...

November 2014

November 22, 2014

Thanksgiving Day Reflection

There is something holy, divine and inherently spiritual about your being. It’s one of the...

November 17, 2014

Spirituality at Hannaford grocery

In November, I offered a workshop and facilitated a conversation on integrating mind and body...

August 2014

August 27, 2014

Sandy the homeless lady and ethics

The homeless have much to teach business professionals about ethics, perspective, and sense of self....

July 2014

July 17, 2014

Ethics, Truth and Fairness on Wall Street

In July, I had an opportunity to speak before a group on Wall Street regarding...

June 2014

June 24, 2014

What do you do?

At social functions, especially during business networking opportunities, we have been conditioned to ask, “What...

May 2014

May 22, 2014

Poll: Americans Won’t Support Atheist for President

State and federal laws and constitutions prohibit discrimination based on religious belief. Ironically, American’s are...

April 2014

April 27, 2014

The Sojourn, it is about process, not a goal

Rather than be spooked the next time you drive by or walk and whistle past...

April 11, 2014

One regret too many – reflecting on one’s life

In “My Way,” Frank Sinatra crooned, “…regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again too...

March 2014

March 21, 2014

Praying for Rev. Fred Phelps

The Satanic Temple of New York, dedicated to the wisdom and philosophy of Lucifer, will...

February 2014

February 13, 2014

Creationist and Science Guy debate pointless

A February debate between scientist and evolutionist Bill Nye, “the Science Guy,” and creationist Ken...

January 2014

January 05, 2014

A&E misses opportunity with Duck Dynasty star

Phil Robertson, star of A&E’s very popular Louisiana based reality show, Duck Dynasty, caused uproar...