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Satan, Halloween and exorcisms
Happy Halloween, even though some consider its celebration another sneaky, nefarious way Satan attacks jam, Jesus, and Jerusalem.In 2013, exorcisms, the ritual to remove demons possessing the bodies...
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A&E mishandles Duck Dynasty controversy
Phil Robertson, star of A&E’s very popular Louisiana based reality show, Duck Dynasty, caused uproar when in an interview the bearded patriarch made disparaging remarks about LGBTQ Americans. He...
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Creationist and Science Guy debate pointless
A February debate between scientist and evolutionist Bill Nye, “the Science Guy,” and creationist Ken Ham, president of the Creation Museum and Answers in Genesis, generated a great deal of attention....
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One regret too many – reflecting on one’s life
In “My Way,” Frank Sinatra crooned, “…regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again too few to mention.” In the end, even if the regrets are few in number, it only takes...
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Don't get on with it; life is about process
Rather than be spooked the next time you drive by or walk and whistle past a cemetery, think about all the individuals in it who are rarely, if ever, visited. Most have been forgotten. Think about...
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Joan Rivers jokes about abused women
Actress, comedienne and entrepreneur, Joan Rivers shocked many when joking about three women abused and held hostage for a decade in a basement by a sadistic, deeply disturbed man. Many have blasted...
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Poll: Americans won’t support atheist for president
State and federal laws and constitutions prohibit discrimination based on religious belief. Ironically, American’s are 53% less likely to support someone for president who expresses disbelief in God,...
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Corporate and personal chaplains – their time has come
Bill Gates had it right for a growing number of Americans. “There’s a lot more I can be doing with my Sunday morning,” he said, referring to traditional worship. Increasingly, millions agree...
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What do you do?
At social functions, especially during business networking opportunities, we have been conditioned to ask, “What do you do?” In many ways it speaks to our personal ethics and sense of self in a...
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Truth, fairness, and more on Wall Street
In July, I had an opportunity to speak before a group on Wall Street regarding spirituality’s positive impact on ethics. Yeah, talking about values and inner-wellbeing to professionals in New York’s...
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Spiritual connectivity – the Hannaford example
In November, I offered a workshop and facilitated a conversation on integrating mind and body health with spirituality, broadly defined, at the office of EAP Capital in Albany, NY. Although I had a...
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Thanksgiving Day reflection
There is something holy, divine and inherently spiritual about your being. It’s one of the many things for which to offer thanks on Thursday.Earlier this month, I gave a workshop on integrating...
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New Year’s resolution: crafting meaningful questions
Often when as Corporate Chaplain or personal Spiritual Director I conduct a workshop, speak before a civic group, or receive an email inquiry about inner wellbeing there is a direct or inferred...
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December holiday reflection
It doesn’t matter if you are Jewish, Christian, celebrate Kwanzaa, or someone without belief. This time of year is about awareness, awakening and celebrating culture and personhood. It’s a time to...
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Actor Stephen Fry calls God “maniac,” if God exists
Recently, an interviewer asked actor and spirited atheist Stephen Fry what if he was wrong and God existed. What would he say?Fry responded, "Bone cancer in children, what’s that about? How dare you,...
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Electro-tech Satan
Addiction to certain modern conveniences, especially smart phones, social media, the internet, and internet-ready televisions have conceived an electronic-technological (electro-tech) deity demanding...
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Losing Religion, Not Faith
In November, the Pew Research Center released its findings of 35,000 surveyed Americans. It found a slight drop in religious affiliation and belief in a higher power. The decline in daily prayer,...
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Severus Snape – hero and spiritual teacher
The dark arts professor in Harry Potter is often perceived through a black and white lens. Severus Snape is judged evil. Labeling him as such is a simplistic reaction toward a tragic, complicated...
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The Last Act - before death
No matter how challenging the past year has been, it’s not over. Life is about the “Last Act” or literally your last breath.What’s done is done. There’s still a road ahead...
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Toxic people have to go
Drama. There’s the entertaining kind found at the theater or on television. There’s also co-workers, family members, and acquaintances who are spiritually and emotionally draining. If you don’t set...
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