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Hindu Lecture 7: Vishnu

After beginning by establishing a little context for the development of what is often called “Classical” Hinduism and an introduction to the Puranas, most of the day’s lecture is devoted to Vishnu. We begin by addressing Vishnu as he is defined in passages from the Vishnu Purana, then move to discussing the mythology of the […]

The Lord’s Table

My latest from Christian Flash Weekly Event 53, prompted by “Woman,” Jesus said to her, “why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” (John 10:15). Though not required, the judge recommended placing Jesus in a time and place outside of his own. Heads bowed, the family of five held hands around the table, a […]

Hindu Lecture 6: The Bhagavad Gita

Today’s discussion concentrates on the Bhagavad Gita, picking up where we left off from last time. Beginning with discussing karma yoga and selfless service and how such relates to self-realization, we examine how the texts teachings act as a departure point from the prevailing Hindu philosophy as put forth in the Upanishads. From there we […]

Goodreads Author Page (Thanks FlashDogs)

So thanks to the FlashDogs community and its recent anthology, I recently discovered I have an author page on Goodreads! So if you’re on Goodreads too, I’d love to connect. Send me a message here, or look me up there at: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... And of course, be sure to check out your copy of Flash Dogs: […]

ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW BLOG COMING SOON! :)

Blogging is a most wonderful way to write, stay creative, and express oneself. It is a wonderful way to connect with people around the globe and read what they have to say. Another, related way, to do as much is guest-blogging. What is guest-blogging? When you write a post on another’s blog or you invite […]

Jesus and Odysseus

Originally posted on Daniel N. Gullotta:
GOFUNDME UPDATE: As of this morning my fundraising efforts to help pay for Yale Divinity School has achieved $675.00. Thank you all so much. Please continue helping me by donating, sharing, tweeting, and spreading the word. In preparation for paper on “Reexamining Joseph Campbell and the Origins of the…

The God Realm (Bhavacakra Pt. IV)

They are called the Devas and life at the top of the wheel is filled with pleasure and power and happiness. Sounds pretty good right? Wrong. As part of the Wheel of Life, or Wheel of Becoming, the Devas (the gods) suffer too. Their problem is their ignorance of it. Furthermore, they seek trifling pleasures, […]

Oops!

Here’s my latest submission for Flash Friday based on the photo prompt. The story had to include a blunder. Everyone makes mistakes. Some are bigger than others. This was one of those bigger ones. So Jerry ran, ran for his sorry-ass life. It had been dark. Very dark, and cold. Then it was bright. Very […]

Eureka! I discovered the answer to an age-old question (or, Are Your Kids Bored in School Too?)

It’s a question I’ve asked myself. It’s a question maybe you’ve asked yourself too: “When am I ever going to use this in my life?” I was working on some math homework with my 7th grade son. Slope-intercept form. I’m sure I “learned” it way back when. I put learned in quotes because I obviously […]

Easter: Perspectives on Salvation

Originally posted on The Story of the Four:
? In honor of Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, I enter into a discussion on salvation. My question, salvation from what? Though a complex question with many perspectives, I return to one of the most influential Christian theologians, Augustine, who lay much of the…