The question posed was basically this: “In regards to religious violence, is religion the problem? Some say, “yes” while some say, “No” and both can be correct. Explain. Is religion the problem? Those who say, “yes” use history to argue that religions such as Christianity have a violent past. When Christians took up the sword [...]

I was reading in Ode magazine about a man by the name of Alberto Villoldo who traveled to South America to study with the shamans. He spoke of creating gods and healing and other such shamanic things. However, there was one thing he said that really resonated with me and made me think. He said,”The [...]

Anyone who has ever had a lawn to care for or maintain knows of the dandelion. The weed that seems so persistent to make it’s bright yellow presence known among the deep green canvas of grass. We try to rid our lawn of this pest in many ways; digging them up by the roots, cutting [...]

What’s your biggest fear? Death? Losing a loved one? Pain? My biggest fear may sound a bit selfish, but it’s been number one on my list ever since I can remember. My biggest fear is being old and alone.