Religion: Understanding Islam | TED Studies | Read | TED.com

Series of talks and essays about religion on TED.... TED Studies are curated video collections for students, educators and self-guided learners. In Understanding Islam, TED speakers talk about the faith practiced by more than 1.5 billion people worldwide and often misunderstood. Source: Religion: Understanding Islam | TED Studies | Read | TED.com

(3) Elizabeth Smart – Facebook Search

Source: (3) Elizabeth Smart - Facebook Search I saw this on facebook this morning....  

First Impressions #72: Seth Dowland on Family Values and the Rise of the Christian Right

“Family values” is more than a political slogan. It’s a core feature in the identity of conservative evangelicals born from a response to the 1960s counterculture. Art Remillard talks with Seth Dowland about his new book, Family Values and the Rise of the Christian Right. Dowland is assistant professor of religion at Pacific Lutheran University …

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Check out Interfaith Voices on the web and on public radio. Excellent podcasts and articles about the role of religion in our lives....

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On Thu Aug 11 I walked 14,544 steps.

An Antidote to the Ugliness of Trumpism – Jesus Jazz and Buddhism

An Antidote to the Ugliness of Trumpism - Jesus Jazz and Buddhism

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On Wed Aug 10 I walked 8,715 steps. Not too bad 87% of goal....

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Listen to bluegrass whilst waiting on my sandwich....

Memorial Day Weekend 2016

Here are some misc pics taken by me and other family members. We all had a good time and plenty to eat.....  

God’s power revisited…..

Interesting book that I want to read.....http://goo.gl/tKqgpN A recent book by Thomas Jay Oord that presents God’s love as non-controlling has me thinking about how we might imagine this idea at its fullest extension. Tom’s rigorous way of following this line of thinking to a surprising conclusion left me wondering if we need to exercise …

I like this…. Life in God as a Neve …

I like this.... Life in God as a Never Ending Journey http://goo.gl/riC9SS

“Seeker is a digital network dedicated …

"Seeker is a digital network dedicated to the spirit of adventure and pursuit of wonder. Follow us as we tour new locales uncovering forgotten stories, remarkable people and abandoned places".....http://www.seeker.com/

Busy weekend ! I bought a new car and my …

Busy weekend ! I bought a new car and my older daughter and family moved out of my house into their new house ! And my younger daughter and family came down to visit for the weekend ! A good time was had by all..... Also, some stats for my walking....  

Here’s an article detailing Donald Trum …

Here's an article detailing Donald Trump and the rise of American authoritarianism. Interesting and more than a little bit scary.....http://goo.gl/47lP7w

This looks like a site worth investigati …

This looks like a site worth investigating. Wish Dish online writing community http://goo.gl/tgt8jP

Topped 11,000 steps again today ! Otherw …

Topped 11,000 steps again today ! Otherwise an uneventful day....

Another good day ! I topped 13,000 steps …

Another good day ! I topped 13,000 steps today and went to the gym. I lost 2.8 lbs since last Monday !

A weekend recap. I went to church Saturd …

A weekend recap. I went to church Saturday evening and today I walked 21,438 steps !

Very cool ! Using Legos to teach kids ma …

Very cool ! Using Legos to teach kids math... http://goo.gl/T1LNtG

Good day today. I lurked in Best Buy che …

Good day today. I lurked in Best Buy checking out the stuff and then got some groceries at Walmart. Then I went to Barnes and Nobles and looked at books and magazines. Next, I went to church. Now I think I will watch some TV....