Probably the most common question I get asked when people realize I don’t adhere to a mainstream religious tradition is what, exactly, I really believe.  It’s an interesting question for me to try to answer and, truthfully, I struggle with it because I don’t have a set of doctrines to list for the curious.  The … Continue reading Knowing is Half the Battle

There’s an interesting idea which permeates spiritual thought:  perfection.  The funny thing about perfection is that, though many seem to strive for it, the definition of perfection varies widely.  Usually there’s something in there about peace and devotion and piety and love, sometimes it means obedience and sacrifice.  Sometimes it’s something we lost long ago … Continue reading Don’t Let Perfect Get in the Way of Good