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…whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Continue reading
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Dr. Norman Finkelstein, a Jewish American political scientist and author, specializing in Jewish-related issues and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was invited to give a speech at the University of Waterloo. During the Q & A a student, distraught and in tears, played the Holocaust card to criticism his views of Israel. He states that simply mentioning the deaths and atrocities committed many years ago in the Holocaust should not be a free pass for Israel’s present-day crimes against Humanity. We must stop assigning blame and demanding compensation for wrongdoings … Continue reading
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John Selby Spong is an Episcopalian priest who argues that “Hell” is an invention of the church to control people with fear. The idea that the Truth of God can be bound in any human system, by any human creed, by any human book, is almost beyond imagination for me. I am inclined to agree with this man’s views. If only more men of God could be so enlightened, we might not be reading about religious violence on a daily basis. Belief should be left to each individual’s … Continue reading
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A historian of early Christianity at Harvard Divinity School has identified a papyrus fragment, written in Coptic in the fourth century, containing the first known explicit statement that Jesus was married and further refers to a female disciple. The faded papyrus fragment is just a few inches wide, with eight ink lines, written in Coptic, on one side. The text is only legible under a magnifying glass and translates as: Jesus said to them, ‘My wife …’ The fragment of papyrus also includes another provocative clause that saying: … Continue reading
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One year ago, I launched a website called Zen Insights as a place to post inspirational quotes and articles. The goal was to collect and analyze spiritual and philosophical thoughts, inspirations and personal experiences gathered on the way to enlightenment. I feel as though I have changed and grown over the past year, expanding my outlook on life and hope to keep opening my mind in the coming year. With the help of some wonderful people, and all you readers the site is going strong. If you have … Continue reading
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This proverb is said to have the ability to make the happy person sad and the sad person happy. The words may symbolize a hard time in life when we are racked with trials. We are reminded that no matter what, the difficulty will pass eventually. Or, it may symbolize a triumphant moment of victory, and humble us with the knowledge that our joy too will fade away in due course. Continue reading
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Summary from I Power website: “Developments in neuroscience and sociology from the past decades have shed light on many aspects of human psychology that are only now beginning to be discussed in the fields of ‘self-help’ and self-development. While there is a lot of popular literature on the subject from authors that range from popular lifecoaches such as Tony Robbins to spiritual teachers like Eckhart Tolle, Chiren saw a huge lack of material that takes a purely scientific approach. ‘God is in The Neurons’ makes important correlations about … Continue reading
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Just posted an article on duality in human nature over at ZenInsights.com. Check it out! Excerpt: “Externally we may seem to have differing religions, but at a deeper level, the human condition is a struggle to define similar beliefs. This is the fate of all mankind. We exist with internal conflict between the rational and mystical. We seek to understand what is around us and to share that knowledge with others in terms that make sense. We are the embodiment of duality. Each of us is both separate … Continue reading
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I think I’m going to sit back and let opportunity present itself. It’s a lot harder for me to just relax than actively pursue a goal. What can I say, we’re all flawed. Sometimes, you just need to let the chips fall where they may before you can figure out your next move. So for now, I’m just going to focus on the present moment and being content with what is instead of fretting over what may yet come to pass.
