Aversion to reason is a most efficient atheism.
5:05 PM Mar 3rd via web
We are healed by forgiving; then our wound can be converted into strength.
We are healed by forgiving; then our wound can be converted into strength.
8:07 AM Feb 25th via web
Granting forgiveness seems like giving our aggressor power over us, but the opposite is true. Withholding makes us slaves to bitterness.
Granting forgiveness seems like giving our aggressor power over us, but the opposite is true. Withholding makes us slaves to bitterness.
8:06 AM Feb 25th via web
Churches are united by common beliefs, and also usually by fear of and resistance to other perspectives. Can this be healthy?
Churches are united by common beliefs, and also usually by fear of and resistance to other perspectives. Can this be healthy?
3:38 PM Feb 14th via TinyTwitter
Understanding of things that matter (meaning, people, love, value, morality, god) all involve uncertainty.
Understanding of things that matter (meaning, people, love, value, morality, god) all involve uncertainty.
3:06 PM Jan 31st via TinyTwitter
We can't examine a person objectively to understand who they are.
3:01 PM Jan 31st via TinyTwitter
Truth: People are inherently good, sometimes in spite of, rather than because of, their religious beliefs.
Truth: People are inherently good, sometimes in spite of, rather than because of, their religious beliefs.
6:38 PM Jan 20th via web
Religion grows up when it moves from preparing us to enter the next life, to enabling us to live each moment fully, now.
Religion grows up when it moves from preparing us to enter the next life, to enabling us to live each moment fully, now.
1:53 PM Nov 27th, 2009 via web
Ideas that immediately make sense don't usually make a significant difference.
Ideas that immediately make sense don't usually make a significant difference.
10:57 AM Oct 31st, 2009 via web
Ironic: the only creatures able to truly self-reflect need to escape the same to live fully.
Ironic: the only creatures able to truly self-reflect need to escape the same to live fully.
6:27 PM Oct 12th, 2009 via web
Faith and doubt are partners, not enemies. Faith is belief and unbelief together held in tension.
Faith and doubt are partners, not enemies. Faith is belief and unbelief together held in tension.
1:00 PM Oct 6th, 2009 via web
Most arguments of religious people boil down to a conclusion that the other is the real problem in the world, people who just don't get it.
Most arguments of religious people boil down to a conclusion that the other is the real problem in the world, people who just don't get it.
9:10 AM Oct 3rd, 2009 via web
Better an honest doubt than a certain belief unexamined.
Better an honest doubt than a certain belief unexamined.
3:32 PM Oct 2nd, 2009 via web
If you're not ready to admit your doubt, I'm not interested in hearing about your faith.
If you're not ready to admit your doubt, I'm not interested in hearing about your faith.
5:44 AM Aug 25th, 2009 via web
I am attracted by people who seek the truth. I am frightened by those who claim to have it.
I am attracted by people who seek the truth. I am frightened by those who claim to have it.
6:31 PM Aug 19th, 2009 via web
Religion is not the acceptance of certain propositions. It is openness to life change.
Religion is not the acceptance of certain propositions. It is openness to life change.
2:27 PM Aug 16th, 2009 via web
Not getting what I want is often good for me. The trick is not giving up on what I want altogether.
Not getting what I want is often good for me. The trick is not giving up on what I want altogether.
8:50 AM Aug 13th, 2009 via web
religion like medicine: well intended, can be lifesaving, but often abused, deals with symptoms vs problems & carries dangerous side effects.
religion like medicine: well intended, can be lifesaving, but often abused, deals with symptoms vs problems & carries dangerous side effects.
2:41 PM Jul 11th, 2009 via web
It is a fearful thing to be alone with your thoughts, undistracted.
It is a fearful thing to be alone with your thoughts, undistracted.
9:24 PM Jun 12th, 2009 via txt
Authentic leadership assumes willing followers. Coersion and intimidation exclude this possibility.
Authentic leadership assumes willing followers. Coersion and intimidation exclude this possibility.
12:09 PM Jun 10th, 2009 via txt
We each interpret the world in a way that confirms what we already believe. It takes great courage to do otherwise.
We each interpret the world in a way that confirms what we already believe. It takes great courage to do otherwise.
3:37 PM Jun 6th, 2009 via txt
Religion, as a method of being good, is a deadly anesthetic.
Religion, as a method of being good, is a deadly anesthetic.
8:14 AM May 30th, 2009 via txt
Every man is desperate to know he has what it takes. Every man suspects that he does not. We usually deny one or the other.
Every man is desperate to know he has what it takes. Every man suspects that he does not. We usually deny one or the other.
6:28 AM May 27th, 2009 via txt
The best way to reach a goal is not to aim directly at it, but at a greater goal beyond it.
The best way to reach a goal is not to aim directly at it, but at a greater goal beyond it.
12:47 PM May 18th, 2009 via web
The only unforgiveable sin is refusal to accept forgiveness.
The only unforgiveable sin is refusal to accept forgiveness.
8:17 AM May 14th, 2009 via txt
No one really seeks evil. We just get twisted up seeking good things in the wrong way, often as if good things are the best thing.
No one really seeks evil. We just get twisted up seeking good things in the wrong way, often as if good things are the best thing.
7:17 AM May 12th, 2009 via txt
Our self-reassurance that we are in control does nothing except numb us to amazing and unknown.
Our self-reassurance that we are in control does nothing except numb us to amazing and unknown.
12:20 PM May 8th, 2009 via txt
Our addictions are not the problem. They are a symptom.
Our addictions are not the problem. They are a symptom.
5:09 AM May 6th, 2009 via txt
The trap: Not that I want too much; I settle for too little.
The trap: Not that I want too much; I settle for too little.
7:17 AM Apr 29th, 2009 via web
Believing real life only begins after death keeps us selfish and irrelevant. Knowing real life is here&now helps us love people.
Believing real life only begins after death keeps us selfish and irrelevant. Knowing real life is here&now helps us love people.
4:03 PM Apr 27th, 2009 via web
I have a strong faith in God, but sometimes doubt his existence. What does that mean?
I have a strong faith in God, but sometimes doubt his existence. What does that mean?
7:51 AM Apr 24th, 2009 via web
Don't tell me what you believe. Show me. That's what you really believe anyway.
Don't tell me what you believe. Show me. That's what you really believe anyway.
1:08 PM Apr 22nd, 2009 via web
If your religion causes you to sin, gouge it out.
If your religion causes you to sin, gouge it out.
9:50 PM Apr 21st, 2009 via txt
The interaction that disagreement requires is usually more important than the solution.
The interaction that disagreement requires is usually more important than the solution.
4:14 PM Apr 20th, 2009 via web
Leaping is more courageous than having no fear of the drop.
Leaping is more courageous than having no fear of the drop.
9:57 PM Apr 18th, 2009 via txt
Those that need Jesus’ teaching the most are usually those who already claim to be his followers.
Those that need Jesus’ teaching the most are usually those who already claim to be his followers.
7:04 AM Apr 17th, 2009 via web
Faith and doubt are not opposites.
Faith and doubt are not opposites.
9:09 PM Apr 15th, 2009 via txt
It's selfish to deprive someone else the opportunity to love you. Let your guard down.
It's selfish to deprive someone else the opportunity to love you. Let your guard down.
9:48 AM Apr 15th, 2009 via txt
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