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02/18/2022

Hogwash. He used the word "We" instead of "I". God does not care about pronouns, he cares about intent. Baptisms can be done by anyone, even non-Christians can baptize if that is the only option available, and the Catholic Church has recognized this and stated so. So saying "We baptize you ..." instead of "I baptize you..." makes no difference in intent, invalidating it indicates the Church is being run by frustrated grammar teachers and not compassionate representatives of God.

"If you were baptized using the wrong words, that means your baptism is invalid, and you are not baptized," Bishop Thomas Olmsted wrote in a message to parishioners. "You will need to be baptized."

01/22/2022

The International Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism announces that our beloved teacher Thich Nhat Hanh has passed away peacefully at Từ Hiếu Temple in Huế, Vietnam, at 00:00hrs on 22nd January, 2022, at the age of 95. We invite our global spiritual family to take a few moments to be still, to come back to our mindful breathing, as we together hold Thay in our hearts in peace and loving gratitude for all he has offered the world.
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01/22/2022

Tomorrow, I will continue to be. But you will have to be very attentive to see me. I will be a flower, or a leaf. I will be in these forms and I will say hello to you. If you are attentive enough, you will recognize me, and you may greet me. I will be very happy. — Thich Nhat Hanh.

01/22/2022

The Official Website of The Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

09/22/2021

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09/17/2021

ProgressiveChristianity.org Mourns the Death of Bishop John Shelby Spong

There are few theological giants who shape the way that entire generations relate to their sacred texts. Bishop John Shelby Spong, through his intelligence, kindness, and love of scripture, did just that. Bishop Spong showed Christians who were ready to give up on their faith an authentic, intellectually honest approach to biblical interpretation that allowed many to remain engaged in their faith communities while demanding more theological rigor from both the pews and the pulpit.

Bishop Spong was particularly closely associated with ProgressiveChristianity.
org. He served as an advisor to us for many years and helped us to shape the Progressive Christian Movement. When he retired from writing his newsletter, now called Progressing Spirit, he entrusted ProgressiveChristianity.org with its care and trajectory. His life’s work was pivotal to empowering Christians to delve more deeply into their questions and not to accept easy answers and half-truths. His impact on the theological landscape of Christianity cannot be overstated.

While Christians all over the world mourn his death, Bishop Spong wrote, “I prepare for death by living.” He knew whatever waits for us beyond this life is beyond our knowledge or control, so we must focus on living the best life we can in the here and now. His life was well-lived and genuine. “Death is ultimately a dimension of life through which we journey into timelessness,” he reminded us. He has now transitioned into timelessness and will be deeply missed.