Tag: religion
Religion: The City on the Hill
In a recent article in the New York Times (Dec. 12, 2025), the columnist Thomas L. Friedman said this: “If you ask me what’s...
Religion: Beloved community: Can we create it?
2026 is trying to be a New Year, but two weeks in, are you feeling hopeful? Where do you find places of solace that...
Religion: Life is about choices
“There is no peace on earth,” I said, “for hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, good-will to men!” Henry...
Religion: God and the stranger
On Oct. 7, 1885 a 16-year-old German barber named Friedrich boarded a ship for New York. Fleeing the military service then required in Germany,...
From My Perspective: The light of the world
Did you drive around town admiring the Christmas lights this season? Why is it we are captivated by sparkling icicles hanging from the roof...
From My Perspective: Who is your family?
WOW! Can you believe it’s the end of 2025 and the holidays are upon us? Are you excited about that, or feeling a little...
Religion: A prophet for our time
The Interfaith Clergy Alliance of South County, whose members provide these articles each week, includes Jews, Christians, Muslims and Buddhists. All but the Buddhist...
From My Perspective: Names and numbers matter
The meaning of a name is more important in some cultures than others. In Scripture, the meaning of a name can tell you a...
Religion: Staying in the conversation
Deep in the faith of most Americans is the belief that there is a “Just God,” regardless of which religious faith one follows.
Even those...
From My Perspective: Saying ‘yes’ to God
Have you accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? Are you open to hearing God’s voice to live out His plan for your life?...
