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January 20, 2017
My Thoughts on the Inauguration of Donald Trump & How to Move Forward as a Nation.
Today is the dreaded day. Donald Trump will stand in front of Chief Justice Roberts—where the likes of Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, Teddy Roosevelt, and FDR have stood before him—and be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.It’s really hard for me to watch Donald Trump become President of the United States. In fact, it’s hard for my brain to form the words “President Donald Trump
January 18, 2017
Following the Myth Within: A Contemplative Reading of Sacred Texts
The following is an excerpt from Finding God in the Body: A Spiritual Path for the Modern West Finding God in the Body is available for purchase on Amazon. Click here to order. 
January 17, 2017
Why I Will Not Be Celebrating Trump's Inauguration (But Putin Will)
This week Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. It’s hard for me to watch Donald Trump become President of the United States. In fact, it’s hard for my brain to form the words, “President Donald Trump.” I don’t see him as presidential. I don’t see him as a leader. I don’t even see him as a mature adult. So it’s a strain for my brain to form the words, “
January 16, 2017
King's Legacy in the Trump Era
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Every year I share a post honoring Martin Luther King Jr's enormous impact on the trajectory of mankind. His life is a chapter unto itself in the American story. Martin Luther King is a figure so crucial to 
January 15, 2017
If the Bible Isn't Literally True, it Must be a Lie, Right? Wrong!
31% of Americans believe that scripture should be interpreted literally; that’s more than one in four. Drop below the Mason-Dixon line and that number spikes. People often resist interpretations of the Bible that are not literal. They resist symbolic interpretations of the Bible because they think symbolism is a lie. If the meaning is symbolic, then it didn’t actually happen, which, in
January 10, 2017
Life is But A Dream—That is, Until We Wake Up!
“If I am called to solitude, it is, I think, to unlearn all tension, and get rid of the strain that has always falsified me in the presence of others and put harshness into the words of my mind.”~ Thomas Merton As modern people, we often feel stuck between our ears. We don’t experience the world as it is. Rather, we think about it. This cuts us off from the vitality of the present moment
January 9, 2017
Finding God in the Body by Benjamin Riggs: Book Trailer
Finding God in the Body draws from a variety of traditions—Buddhism, Contemplative Christianity, Judaism, and 12 Step spirituality—to offer a modern, synthesized view that resonates with the Western mind and binds that view to deep and affecting spiritual practices that enables us to experience the God of the body. Order your copy today (available in paperback/kindle): Amazon:https://
January 7, 2017
Does Christianity Make Sense? A Guest Blog by Andrew Furst
The following is an exchange I had with a kind gentleman on Quora. Question:What are some concepts in Christianity that don’t make sense to you? Maybe I can help you understand them. My Response:Let me try to be specific withmy answer, so you can respond. These concepts – by way of the Nicene Creed – form the foundation of Christian faith. They also make no sense to me. There is
January 5, 2017
Finding God in the Body by Benjamin Riggs is Now Available!
*Click Here to Order on Create Space (preferred) *Click Here to Order on Amazon My book, Finding God in the Body, is available! Place your order on Amazon today and have it in a couple of days. Available in paperback and kindle. *Please share this news with your friends* And thanks to everyone for their support! If you would like to share it on Facebook here is a message you can 
January 3, 2017
10 Steps to a More Fulfilling Meditation Practice
Meditation in Plain English. We learn to touch the ground of being by letting go of our neurotic tendency to identify with impermanent, external phenomena. Our state of mind is changing from one moment to the next. With the thought of something attractive we become excited. When we encounter something undesirable we become defensive. Regardless of whether the thought is pleasant or 
