One More Cup of Coffee

Beyond Theology by Alan Watts

I read this over the past few days and give it a big recommendation to anyone who would like to explore the idea of rescuing Christianity from the pulpits of the literalists.

In this work, Watts uses Vedanta to give new life to the Christian tradition, and then turns things around to show us how this new interpretation of Christianity can actually improve or complete Vedanta - something I did not expect.

The original version of the previous image.

Found here.

This picture of the nativity is much more ‘green’ than the one I am used to.  I like it.

This is the point in the semester when I figure I have failed the Christians—but not all by myself. Their churches have failed them too, by supporting them to believe things they do not know much about. College students in all other regards, they remain fifth graders in religion.

— The Christian Century

I don’t know what it means, but I like it.

I’m now a micro-patron of Buddhist Geeks, the best podcast about contemporary Buddhism out there.

While I’m not a Buddhist in the religious sense, I am very sympathetic and thankful for the work that has been done.  If you have any interest at all, this is a podcast you can’t miss.

Karen Armstrong’s TED talk, giving foundation to the recently launched Charter of Compassion.  Her comments on the troubles of our modern interpretation of what belief is are worth noting.