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What does it mean?  It means to be sympathetic or empathic of another’s condition, be it pain and suffering, deep emotions, problems – and to do something about it. This week, author Karen Armstrong (“A History of God” and other books) made her compassion for others come alive.  She gave a talk, answering the challenge…

Beliefnet is the place for everything Thanksgiving.  We have recipes, turkey recipes, stuffing recipes, crafts, prayers, inspiration, videos, e-cards – everything!  This American holiday is a special one, filled with family, friends, food, and gratitude. Here are a few wonderful Thanksgiving treats for you and your family: A Comprehensive “Thanksgiving 2009” guide, with all the…

Mark C. Taylor, noted philosopher, scholar, professor of religion and Chair of the Columbia University Department of Religion, has published a glowing, often super-real and sometimes surreal collection of essays on the human condition.  “Field Notes From Elsewhere: Reflections on Dying and Living” from Columbia University Press is a must read. Writing in an alternating…

Q: I wonder that God doesn’t have enough to do without hearing about my weight problem. So many crises, so much death and turmoil in the world, so many real problems to deal with. How can I possibly ask for help for something I have done to myself? A: First of all, I could never…
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