The final book in a trilogy of works about the spiritual journey of Ram Dass.
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Book Review: New Feminist Christianity
Anthology of positive developments within feminist Christianity.
Book Excerpt: The Essence of Happiness
H.H. the Dalai Lama on practicing compassion by empathizing more with others.
Book Review: The Essence of Happiness
A handy little keepsake book that is perfect for exploring His Holiness the Dalai Lama's musings on happiness
Book Excerpt: The Woman Who Lived with Wolves & Other Stories from the Tipi
Paul Goble retelling the Mandan story of nature, or "The Old Woman Who Never Dies."
Book Review: The Woman Who Lived with Wolves & Other Stories from the Tipi
Twenty-six Native American stories, many of which focus on the cooperation between animals and human beings.
Book Excerpt: The Boy & His Mud Horses & other Stories from the Tipi
Paul Goble's telling of the story of the buffalo rocks, a relic of devotion.
Book Review: The Boy & His Mud Horses & other Stories from the Tipi
Lovers of stories will enjoy these Native American folktales.
Book Excerpt: Beginner’s Grace
Kate Braestrup shares Alla Renée Bozarth's poem about what prayer is.
Book Review: Beginner’s Grace
An exploration of prayer by a Protestant chaplain.
Book Excerpt: Surprises Around the Bend
Richard A. Hasler on getting started with a walking program.
Spiritual Practice Feature: Car Spirituality
Spiritual practices to do with cars and while driving to create a special partnership with your vehicle.
Book Excerpt: Simone Weil
Stephen Plant on Simone Weil's description of grace.
Book Excerpt: Choosing to Love the World
Thomas Merton on mystery and the existence of grace.
Freedom House Dismayed by Results of Askarov Appeal in Kyrgyzstan
Freedom House is deeply concerned to learn that a Kyrgyz court has upheld the life sentence of Azimzhan Askarov, head of the civil society organization Vozdukh
Blogger Illegally Detained and Beaten in Egypt
Freedom House is deeply concerned for the safety of Egyptian blogger and human rights advocate Kareem Amer,
Impunity in Russia Impels Attacks on Journalists
The recent attacks on two journalists in Russia reflect the impunity that is now institutionalized into Russia's system of governance, according to Freedom House.
Freedom House Urges Obama to Engage Indonesia on Human Rights and Democracy
President Barack Obama's trip to Southeast Asia provides a critical opportunity to reaffirm the United States' commitment to human rights and democracy in the region.
Gina Elise has cameo appearance in new Bruce Willis flick
SNEAK PREVIEW!Libertarian Republican's website Poster Girl and champion for Veterans all over the Nation, Gina Elise has given us an update on her travels, a media appearance, and her soon-to-be-released 2011 calendar.
Gina is making a last minute trip to a VA Hospital in Chicago. It's her 20th VA Hospital she has visited.
Also, from Gina:
for those of you who still haven't seen the movie, RED, check out my poster in the CIA's broom closet! It's in a scene with Bruce Willis! Still in theaters!
To help Gina spread cheer among our Veterans purchase a soon-to-be-released 2011 calendar or maybe a few, for Vets, friends or yourself at http://www.pinupsforvets.com
Voters in Tennessee not scared off by hardline Privatization stance
From Eric Dondero:
Back in August we highlighted the candidacy of Stephen Fincher, running for Congress in central Tennessee for a Democrat-held seat. Fincher is a farmer from the town of Frog Jump. He's also President of his local Methodist congregation, and is a locally-known gospel singer. A Tea Party activist, he has never held elective office.
See "Tennessee Republican attacked by Dem opponent for wanting to "Privatize" Social Security" Libertarian Republican article Aug. 19.
Democrats attacked Fincher on his principled stance in favor of Social Security privatization. Fincher was backed heavily by the pro-Social Security privatization group Americans For Prosperity.
Fincher won overwhelmingly, 59% to 39%. He now has the distinction of being the first Republican ever to hold Tennessee's 8th Congressional seat.
Pro-Family Values/economic libertarian Fincher is already being touted as a Rising Star in the GOP.
