Liberal Buddhism: at the boundaries
Connor Wood In Europe and North America, most religious people are Christian. This means that debates between theological liberals and conservatives in these countries are often about things like the...
View ArticleReligion: is it sexist?
Nicholas C. DiDonato For many in the West, religion seems to oppress women. Conservative Christians not uncommonly reject the idea of female clergy, educators, and leaders. While this may (all too)...
View ArticleDisgusting religion
Connor Wood When you think of the word “religion,” what comes to mind? Candles flickering in darkened chapels, cheerful baptisms, or ancient texts in dead languages? Sure, those images are pretty good....
View ArticleA new theory for why Buddhist meditation makes us feel good
Our brains build up stable patterns of activity over time, and these patterns may inhibit dopamine release - leading to depression and melancholy. Can samatha Buddhist meditation free us from our...
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