Spring Equinox 2013, Christian Persecution, Passover Prep

March 20, 2013 Subscribe · Forward Spring Equinox 2013: May You Be Like The Sun There is a reason that on Imbolc, the February High Day, we place such an emphasis on light and fire. When we say I keep vigil to the fire in my heart, we are acknowledging the real and present challenges of winter, as well as the feelings of stasis and stagnation that can occur during the colder, darker months. Continue reading... Islamists Gaining Strength In Libya Pope Francis Is Already A Twitter Superstar LOOK: Christians And Muslims Share Church In Scotland WATCH: Pope Francis Stops To Bless And Kiss Disabled Man Continuing A Theme, Francis' Papal Coat Of Arms Will Be Simple Cardinal Suggests Pedophilia Not A Crime Rob Bell Comes Out for Marriage Equality Don't Blame It On The Bible Rob Bell Comes Out for Marriage Equality Don't Blame It On The Bible Leviticus As A Guide To Intimacy GARY LADERMAN The Rise of Religious "Nones" Indicates the End of Religion As We Know It The rise of the "nones" surely suggests it is the end of religion as we know it. Forget churches; forget priests and pastors; forget the Bible; forget organized religion generally. Continue reading... ELIEL CRUZ Why I'm Still a Seventh-day Adventist Even now, as my blog posts create waves in the Adventist church and I'm faced with losing relationships, my personal life completely torn apart by the general public, and even legal threats, I remain Adventist. We may disagree on what the Bible says about sexuality, but I still love them. Continue reading... PETER ROLLINS A Church of Non-Christians An influential movement speaks beyond the confines of its origin, crosses tribal boundaries and touches people who might otherwise have no connection with each other. These communities do exist, they always have. But they are often hidden away and hard to track down. Continue reading... MANOJ JAIN, MD MPH Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's Detachment Similar To That Of Eastern Sages Through his historic and humble decision, Pope Emeritus Benedict makes it clear that in life there is a purpose higher than being one of the most powerful people in the world, and that purpose is becoming one with the self and with God. Continue reading... RABBI EVAN MOFFIC Have You Earned Your Name? Every moment of life is an opportunity to create the name we make for ourselves. It is the hardest to sustain, and the most important to discover. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here. Huffington Post, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003