spiritual insights on religion, social justice and comparative theology
The older I get, the more I reflect on Christmases past. Dylan Thomas wrote: “One Christmas was so much like another, in those years around the sea-town corner now and out of all sound except the distant speaking of the voices I sometimes hear a moment before sleep, that I can never remember whether it … Continue reading The Tree of Life by William Klein
Each one of us walks through the world blindly in his own way. During this holiday season, it merits to mention a statement made in Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The ghost of Christmas past tells Scrooge to “open your eyes to the world.” The other ghosts implore Scrooge to see as well. This act of opening … Continue reading Healing the Blind by William Klein
Sometimes gratitude creeps up on you and lightens the mood like a friend razzing you with a harmless practical joke. I was with some friends the other day, and I felt a warmth and peace that eased right into my heart. I’d had the same feelings a few years earlier when I was facing one … Continue reading Extending Gratitude by William Klein
Every ticking clock has left its mark in the universe with resonant strains, so too have our lives that reckon with place for a time. Every moment has the potential for solemnity that imparts greater understanding. An experience, profound or otherwise, identifies with its reality calling forth something from the soul that blesses us with … Continue reading “I Am I said” by William Klein
The people have spoken. In 2016 Trump lost the popular vote, but this year he won it. It didn’t matter that he was convicted of crimes. It didn’t matter that he inspired the worst among us by inciting racism, bigotry, sexism and creating a mood of indecency at his rallies. It didn’t matter that he made indecent … Continue reading What Do We Stand For? by William Klein
R. L. Stine wrote a Goosebumps story called “The Haunted Mask.” It’s about a girl, Carley Beth, who buys a Halloween mask. When she puts the mask on, she can’t take it off and she starts to assume an evil personality going from a timid scaredy cat to a powerful unapologetic monster. It’s an interesting metaphor … Continue reading The Lie of the Mind by William Klein
R. L. Stine wrote a Goosebumps story called “The Haunted Mask.” It’s about a girl, Carley Beth, who buys a Halloween mask. When she puts the mask on, she can’t take it off and she starts to assume an evil personality going from a timid scaredy cat to a powerful unapologetic monster. It’s an interesting metaphor … Continue reading The Lie of the Mind by William Klein
I’ve heard candidates say, ”The real heroes in any campaign are the canvassers, who are willing to walk on the front lines for change.” I hate it but I know it needs to be done, so I did just that and got a real taste for what’s happening in the US. It was a Sunday afternoon … Continue reading Knocking for Change by William Klein
“Jesus wept” is the shortest phrase found in the New Testament. There are three times in the New Testament where we see Jesus upset and in tears. One is the Garden of Gethsemane when he’s praying for his Father to “take the cup” (of his obligation) away from him. Jesus is so distraught he sweats … Continue reading “Jesus Wept” by William Klein
The recognition of “Faith” and “Grace” can go a long way in helping us through the most difficult of times. Let’s not kid ourselves, these are tough times for some people. Consumers are being hit hard with prices that have not come down though inflation is receding and getting under control. Companies are price gouging … Continue reading “Faith” and “Grace” by William Klein
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