Author: freefaithforum

A graduate of Ohio University with an MFA in theater, I am an author of essays, plays, short stories, novellas and have recently completed a novel. I have taught theater, music and theology at private schools in California and Ohio. I have taught college at Cuyahoga Community College and served as a lecturer at the American Language Institute at the University of Southern California. I have been teaching theology for the past fifteen years but have been studying it seriously for over twenty years.

Hymns To Nature by William Klein

We are surrounded by the presence of holiness. As the world spins, the creative forces of beginnings swim in the realm of inspiration and possibility. Inspired art is all around us. It is in every rock, flower, plant, mountain and the biology of stoic observations in science. The great ones see holiness in the animate … Continue reading Hymns To Nature by William Klein →

The Letter Of The Law by William Klein

I was talking to a friend about the law. He reminded me that he used to go to Cleveland Stadium for games on the shores of Lake Erie. He would cross a bridge over the railroad tracks, and he had a full view of the county courthouse. Chiseled in stone are the words “Obedience to … Continue reading The Letter Of The Law by William Klein →

The Gift Of A Kind Intention by William Klein

My foray into service learning has reaped tremendous rewards. I’ve been exposed to the power of intention behind words. St. Francis said, “Teach the gospels and if necessary use words”. Francis knew the power of action to speak louder than words. My sense is that the intention behind the action makes all the difference. I’ve … Continue reading The Gift Of A Kind Intention by William Klein →

Claiming The Moment by William Klein

I was attending a volleyball game at my school to support my students. The volleyball coach runs up to me and says, “We may need you to be a line judge”. She quickly taught me the hand signals for “out” and “in”. Two arms down, pointing stiffly at the ground – in. Two hands, palms … Continue reading Claiming The Moment by William Klein →

Reflection: A Walk In The Old Neighborhood by William Klein

Thorton Wilder, the author of “Our Town” writes: “I want you to try and remember what it was like to have been very young. And particularly the days when you were first in love; when you were like a person sleepwalking, and you didn’t quite see the street you were in, and didn’t quite hear … Continue reading Reflection: A Walk In The Old Neighborhood by William Klein →

Lessons From A Kayak Ride by William Klein

I went on a staff and faculty retreat with my new school. We had the choice between participating in events like learning chef skills to axe throwing, meditating or kayaking. I chose kayaking as I haven’t been on the water all year but have been meaning to go. It was a pleasant trip down a … Continue reading Lessons From A Kayak Ride by William Klein →

Religion As A Healing Agent by William Klein

Religion serves a purpose. It is the outward expression of our inward realities. Religion is a means to an end. It functions as an agent to open us to realities we have not considered. Religion serves as an introduction to a reality that is more important. This reality is what brings transcendence to a human … Continue reading Religion As A Healing Agent by William Klein →