God weighs in on the state of life on earth.

Claremont School of Theology

The view from this place of theological study is refreshingly enlightened. The fundamental question is about how to put the human family together so that everyone feels valued and respected.


Beyond Inclusion: Sexual Diversity and Claremont School of Theology from Claremont on Vimeo.

Meher Baba and Khrisna Das

Acorn House

If you are looking for a beautiful place to stay in Asheville, NC consider Acorn House. This lovely 3 bedrom 1.5 bath house is available for short term rental with a 2 day minimum stay. Please visit the site by clicking on the title.

Occupy Wall Street

A naescent movement that gives voice to the frustrations about the direction of this country. Watch the video here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4vQDFYZuGg&feature=colike

DADT now history

This is what the end of discrimination looks and feels like!

Charter For Compassion

THE principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all others as we wish to be treated ourselves. Compassion impels us to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, to dethrone ourselves from the centre of our world and put another there, and to honour the inviolable sanctity of every single human being, treating everybody, without exception, with absolute justice, equity and respect.


Itis also necessary in both public and private life to refrain consistently and empathically from inflicting pain. To act or speak violently out of spite, chauvinism, or self-interest, to impoverish, exploit or deny basic rights to anybody, and to incite hatred by denigrating others—even our enemies—is a denial of our common humanity. We acknowledge that we have failed to live compassionately and that some have even increased the sum of human misery in the name of religion.

We therefore call upon all men and women ~ to restore compassion to the centre of morality and religion ~ to return to the ancient principle that any interpretation of scripture that breeds violence, hatred or disdain is illegitimate ~ to ensure that youth are given accurate and respectful information about other traditions, religions and cultures ~ to encourage a positive appreciation of cultural and religious diversity ~ to cultivate an informed empathy with the suffering of all human beings—even those regarded as enemies.


We urgently need to make compassion a clear, luminous and dynamic force in our polarized world. Rooted in a principled determination to transcend selfishness, compassion can break down political, dogmatic, ideological and religious boundaries. Born of our deep interdependence, compassion is essential to human relationships and to a fulfilled humanity. It is the path to enlightenment, and indispensable to the creation of a just economy and a peaceful global community.

To sign the charter and add your voice gfollow the loink below

http://charterforcompassion.org/share/the-charter