Discovering progressive, nondual, or unitive Christianity/spirituality can be a welcome liberation from past religious traditions and beliefs. But there can also be some difficult adjustments if you had a strong involvement in that previous tradition. Recently, I was asked to write about prayer, which is a longstanding practice for many Christians. Can a nondual Christian sti...

Howard Thurman (1899-1981) in the classroom

Religion has changed. So much so that for many people the word doesn’t fit anymore. For the first time in its decades-long polling of the question, Gallup’s most recent survey found that less than half of Americans say religion is important in their life. Yet belief in God and use of spiritual practices remain high.

For gener...

As 2026 approaches, I want to thank all of you who responded to my year-end fund appeal. Your support is gratifying and encouraging for pushing on into the year ahead.

A week ago, I read one of the most disturbing pi...

This is a slightly edited post from a year ago. I like it because it supports the idea of my last few posts, that Christian symbols often have a meaning that transcends their religious origins.

This time of year, you may see bumper stickers or yard signs with the message, “Keep Christ in Christmas.” I’m never sure what that pronouncement mean...

As this year comes to a close, I want to thank you, my readers, for joining me in this blog’s conversation about religion and spirituality in the world today. Some of you have responded my writing in comments and in emails to me. Even clicking a “Like” button indicates your engagement with these topics. And I know these posts often prompt conversations among your friends and ...