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The Alt-Right and Religious Fundamentalism

In this episode of the Finding God in the Body podcast, I’m joined by Dr. David Otto. He is the chair of the religious studies department at Centenary College.We begin with a discussion about what religious fundamentalism is, particularly within American Christianity, and go from there into the history of American fundamentalism and its role in politics. But the majority of our conversation is

This One is for the Moms, Dads, Husbands, & Wives Struggling to Balance Daily Life & Spirituality

This is for the Spiritual Warriors who aren’t Seated on a Cushion. My favorite time of day is noon. I’m usually in the living room hunched over my laptop, promoting my book or working on an article. Then suddenly my single-pointed focus is interrupted. A loud scream rips me away from my computer. I immediately feel irritated. I want to finish what I’m working on: write one more paragraph,

The Truth of Suffering

This is an excerpt from Finding God in the Body chapter one, The Truth of Suffering. Finding God in the Body turns inward to examine the human condition, meeting personal suffering with heartfelt insight and transformative practice. It steers clear of the wishful thinking, unfounded beliefs, and cynicism that define much of the spirituality genre. Ben Riggs leaves no stone unturned,

What is Spiritual Perfection?

Order your copy ofFinding God in the Bodytoday:http://amzn.to/2fFdPRf The above is an excerpt from Chapter Two The Examined Life. Please share the image with your friends.

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What is Spiritual Materialism & How Do We Combat It?

I remember it like it was yesterday: I was sitting in this small reception room while my dad was in the back talking to someone from the intake staff.As I sat waiting, I made it a point to let anyone that so much as made eye contact with me know I was not happy about being there. My chest was poked out and I was talking like a tough guy—but inside I was scared sh*tless.Eventually, my dad

Spiritual Materialism and Buddhist Spirituality

In this episode of the Finding God in the Body Podcast, Ben Riggs talks about spiritual materialism. He talks about what Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche called the Three Lord of Materialism and places this all within the context of his own personal journey. Please share with your friends: https://soundcloud.com/user-3423085/e...