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How Religion Does Not Restrict Freedom, or How Nasty Would it be to Drive without Traffic Lights in Manhattan?

Rigidity and narrow mindedness are not good, but moral laxity isn’t, either. While religious fanaticism is wrong, it doesn’t mean that religion in itself deserves to be demonized. The current demonization of religion is often an excuse people use to allow themselves, in the name of freedom, to do things that run completely counter to… Read More How Religion Does Not Restrict Freedom, or How Nasty Would it be to Drive without Traffic Lights in Manhattan?

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The Multiples Meanings of a Single Word, and the Importance of Eloquence in Community Building

Sometimes, we say things that take us completely by surprise. While recently driving on a brand new highway in an area known for its tight winding roads filled with cars parked where they shouldn’t be, I sighed a blissful sigh and said: “Ah, civilization.” I immediately realized just how insulting my comment was, and it… Read More The Multiples Meanings of a Single Word, and the Importance of Eloquence in Community Building

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Apathy, redefined

I’m all about grassroots efforts, and I truly believe that we are reading a tipping point, when a large enough group of people are going to arise to serve humanity and make a difference. The need for accompanying though is high all the more that, as Dave Meslin explains in a recent TED talk, there… Read More Apathy, redefined