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Welcome to my philosophical pages
My journey begins here. I am seeking
truth, peace, and spirituality. I will use this page as a repository of
writings on various subjects, and links to other pages of a peaceful,
spiritual nature.
You may quote or reproduce any of these
writings so long as: 1. credit is given, 2. the spirit of the message is preserved, and
3. it is not for profit.
If you copy them for your web pages, or quote them elsewhere on the Internet,
please provide a link to the original document.
Welcome.
My musings
Religious/Spiritual
Caveat: My personal faith is basically Christian, with significant
influence from the teachings of Buddha and the Tao. This will be
reflected in these writings.
Religion/spirituality 24 May, 1996
Proof of God 29 August, 1996
Seeing God 24 May, 1996
Faith 17 May, 1996
Prayer 30 May, 1996
Which version of the Bible? 24 June, 1996
Creation or Evolution? 20 August, 1996
Honesty - the Best Policy? 26 June 2000
Advice to a Young Couple 30 April 2009
Social/Political
Caveats: 1. I tend to be on the socially liberal side.
2. I am a citizen of the United States of America.
This will be reflected in these writings.
A Child Without a Smile 21 March, 1996
Hate 28 June, 1996
Rights and Responsibilities 1 April, 1996
Does God/Spirit Belong in Politics? 12 June, 1996
All is One 19 July, 1996
Patience 19 July, 1996
Gay Marriage, What's the Big Deal? 14 November, 1996
What is Patriotism? 29 August, 1996
Is loyalty always good? 24 October, 1996
Will you waste your vote? 31 October, 1996
Quotes from various sources 27 February, 1997
One Day in Peace 21 April, 1997
Manifesto of a Man of Peace 14 March, 1998
That Problematic Second Amendment 27 April, 1999
Links to interesting places 24 August, 1996
Be Gentle and you will need no strength
Be Patient and you will achieve all things
Be Humble and you will remain entire
Member of 
the United Communities of Spirit
An allergy is a defensive response against something that can't hurt you.
The most common allergy is to new ideas. - Anansi
Be joyful always; pray continually;
give thanks in all circumstances,
for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old;
Seek what they sought.
- Matsuo Basho "The Rustic Gate"
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