Category Archives: Science

Easter Message from Obi-Wan Kenobi: “The Force will be with you, always.”

Posted on April 7, 2012 by nancyjfinleysd

Several years ago during Easter dinner, a young friend asked, “What’s up with Easter?”  This particular Easter celebration was a secular one and my friend was unschooled in religious stories and symbols.  I think her curiosity was sincere and that … Continue reading →

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Christopher Hitchens: R.I.P.?

Posted on December 17, 2011 by nancyjfinleysd

If you haven’t yet heard, Christopher Hitchens died at the young age of 62.  He’s the guy who wrote God is Not Great and was a celebrated essayist railing against religion and for rationalism.  He really knew how to piss … Continue reading →

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WHAT DID MARX REALLY SAY?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by nancyjfinleysd

Most of us are familiar with Karl Marx’s famous quote: “Religion is the opiate of the masses.”  If we believe this, we might feel smugly superior that we are not of “the masses.”  We feel “special.”  We feel more intelligent and … Continue reading →

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WORSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE (but do I have to get down on my knees?)

Posted on August 6, 2011 by nancyjfinleysd

I know some folks resist the idea of “worshipping” a “higher power” because it suggests subservience or a hierarchical view of the cosmos – God is “above” and we are but mere mindless minions “below.”  But “worship” in its simplest … Continue reading →

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BRILLIANCE AND HUMILITY

Posted on August 5, 2011 by nancyjfinleysd

I believe that brilliance comes from a source larger than what one individual can produce.  So the truly brilliant are also truly humble.  They are aware that their radiance is a mere refection of the Light that comes out of darkness. … Continue reading →

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RELIGION FOR THE RELUCTANT: Chapter One

Posted on February 26, 2011 by nancyjfinleysd

“I’m spiritual, not religious.”  Haven’t we all heard this old shibboleth?  Many of us have said it and believe it to be true about ourselves. I’m going to tell you a story – a conversion story.  In some ways, it’s generic.  … Continue reading →

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SYNERGY OF SCIENCE AND RELIGION

Posted on January 14, 2011 by nancyjfinleysd

I often think about how the perceived dualism of science and religion is silly and unnecessary. Each has something to contribute to the Celtic knot of being in Creation.  They can remain distinct but interact in synergistic ways to better … Continue reading →

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