One does not often come across critiques of Buddhism. Its more philosophical nature, emphasis on compassion, meditation, and harmony, and lack of any theological rivalry with the major monotheistic faiths have combined to allow Buddhism to mostly develop along its...
To many devoutly religious people, God is responsible for the existence of all species that populate the earth. On the other hand, most secular folks look to Darwin’s theory of evolution and its subsequent development to explain how all species on earth came to be. ...
A veritable tinge of excitement runs through us when we hear the words “and the Oscar goes to . . .” or when we await the results of a close Olympic track event. Yet we need to take a closer look at these “competitions” and question whether they make any sense. In...
When we think about threats to the continued survival of humanity, causes like nuclear war, environmental degradation, or an AI gone berserk come to mind. But inadequate attention is given to a more insidious threat to mankind, and that is the deterioration of what I...
There is no shortage of experts offering advice on how to have good sex. Although I don’t think of myself as an expert on sex, I do have some experience with it and thought that I would add my voice to the conversation about it by adding a few unconventional...
I am surprised from time to time by how many people I encounter who are not in a romantic relationship. I am not talking just about marriage, but rather am referring to a romantic relationship of any sort. (The Pew Research Center reports that some 31% of American...
