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I prefer the municipal swimming pool for our family while my wife would like us to join a country club. At the pool today, I was reminded why I tend to favor municipal swimming pools over country clubs, the city over the suburbs, and public schools over private schools. I like the variety. I like…

Let’s cut the crap about the concept of being saved (that heaven is only for true believers), and use some common sense: 1. A God that punishes for incorrect thought is not very loving. If a human did that we would call him or her “evil.” 2. It has human fingerprints all over it. 3.…

When I’m out and about, I often reach down and pick up garbage. Today my daughter asked me: “Why do you always do that? Why do you pick up garbage?” I thought about it for a minute, and said: “Because it’s something small I can do to help the world. And if we all do…

Below is a transcription from a portion of a seminar by Anthony de Mello – A Jesuit priest from India, who is widely regarded for his teachings on practical spirituality. He died in 1987, and his writings have been criticized by the Catholic church. I’m grateful for having been exposed to his common sense wisdom.…
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