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The Simulacra of Yoga

The Simulacra of Yoga

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Michael J. Altman
No one wants to believe in fakery. Whatever we believe or do, we want it to be authentic. In  a recent post about the Hindu American Foundation’s statement on the place of yoga as a Hindu pract... Read More
Who ‘owns’ religious practice?

Who ‘owns’ religious practice?

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Brad Bannon
Is it appropriate to "borrow" religious practices from religious traditions other than our own? If so, what are the limits to such practices and how should this be done? If not, then why not?... Read More
A dialogue continued

A dialogue continued

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Brad Bannon
This post is a continuation of a (formational) dialogue on atheism, theology, and valid sources of knowledge. More than this, though, it is an open, public discourse between an atheist and a theologia... Read More
Valid Sources of Knowledge

Valid Sources of Knowledge

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Brad Bannon
I’ve tried to come up with good justifications for writing this post, knowing that more than a few folks will find it boring, lacking the excitement of another commentary on Lady Gaga, the familiari... Read More
Michael Vick and The Power of Weakness

Michael Vick and The Power of Weakness

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Brad Bannon
To be in a true state of formation or re-formation is to be in a state of dispassion and humility.... Read More
A theological perspective on (a)theism in formation

A theological perspective on (a)theism in formation

Posted on November 18, 2010November 18, 2010 by Brad Bannon
State of formation… indeed! As long as we are, we are in a state of formation. Among those ancient sages (who remain with us in various states of formation) are Heraclitus and Siddhartha the Buddha,... Read More
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