Though Randy and I recorded this podcast the day before we learned the final outcome of Election 2020 — that Biden and Harris had won handily — most of what we said remains not only true, but (if it’s possible) truer. Pick the crossroads metaphor of your choice. America’s there. While some of us mayContinue reading “The Faitheism Project Podcast, Episode #15: “What The Hell Just Happened?””
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The Faitheism Project Podcast, Episode #14: “Biden V Trump — Call It!”
At very long last, election 2020 is here. Doesn’t it feel more like a thousand years instead of four? Who’s going to win this thing? And will we stand by our calls? Predicting the future is easy. We all do it. But, rarely, if ever, do we have to explain in the loss’s aftermath howContinue reading “The Faitheism Project Podcast, Episode #14: “Biden V Trump — Call It!””
One Can Still “Do Unto Others” Even If The Book That Teaching Comes From Is Fiction
Fiction: literature in the form of prose, especially short stories and novels, that describes imaginary events and people. By comparison — nonfiction: prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history. Going strictly by definition, it’s damned hard to call the Bible anything but fiction. Yes, yesContinue reading “One Can Still “Do Unto Others” Even If The Book That Teaching Comes From Is Fiction”
The Faitheism Project Podcast, Episode #10: “Can Spirituality Overcome History?”
Personal history. Cultural history. Political history. Tribal history. We all have history. Sometimes that history can be quite a “cross to bear” as we set out on our spiritual journeys. But, must we be prisoners of our history? Are we victims of it? Can we ever be masters of it instead? How much of ourContinue reading “The Faitheism Project Podcast, Episode #10: “Can Spirituality Overcome History?””
The Faitheism Project Podcast, Episode #7: “Spirituality & Activism, Part 1”
by A L Katz & Randy Lovejoy Ideally, a spiritual journey connects you to the world outside your head and all the other creatures in it. You see your place in the world on a micro and macro level. You find inner peace and a path toward further enlightenment. Then, once connected, ideally, your spiritualityContinue reading “The Faitheism Project Podcast, Episode #7: “Spirituality & Activism, Part 1””
The Faitheism Project Podcast, Episode 6: “Is The Bible Still Relevant?”
Love it or Leave it, the Bible is the most widely read book in the world, having sold over 3.9 billion copies over the past 50 years. That’s a lot of books. Plenty of hotel rooms still have a Gideons Bible hidden in a drawer. Plenty of televangelists still hold it aloft like it hadContinue reading “The Faitheism Project Podcast, Episode 6: “Is The Bible Still Relevant?””
The Faitheism Project Podcast, Episode 4: “The Politics Of Spirituality”
If talking about religion can start fights, imagine talking about religion and politics. Except we’re not talking about religion and politics, we’re talking about spirituality — and politics. Not the same thing — just like spirituality and religion aren’t the same thing. Should one’s spirituality have anything to do with one’s politics? Should one’s politicsContinue reading “The Faitheism Project Podcast, Episode 4: “The Politics Of Spirituality””
Jupiter + Saturn = Awe
I had one of those moments last night. I went outside to have a hit of cannabis — I use indicas to help me sleep (thanks to cannabis, I’ve been sleeping better for years) and there, in the sky, were Jupiter and Saturn, staring down at me. I live in Los Angeles where light pollutionContinue reading “Jupiter + Saturn = Awe”
The Faitheism Project Podcast Episode One: A Presbyterian Minister & An Atheist Walk Into A Podcast Together…
For 15 years, Presbyterian minister Randy Lovejoy and atheist Alan Katz have been unlikely friends, both living in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles. Back when it began, Randy ministered at the Silver Lake Community Church. Alan coached youth basketball and soccer teams. They both shared the same social circle. And then, one day,Continue reading “The Faitheism Project Podcast Episode One: A Presbyterian Minister & An Atheist Walk Into A Podcast Together…”
We Humans Think We’re The Only Animals Who Experience Spirituality — That’s Soooooo Human Of Us
The view — when we stare up at a night sky (with a minimum of light pollution) with our naked eyes — is pretty spectacular. And that’s just from our obstructed view in the cheap seats. Our view of the cosmos is obstructed though we forget that fact. Our eyes can only see visible lightContinue reading “We Humans Think We’re The Only Animals Who Experience Spirituality — That’s Soooooo Human Of Us”