Fundamentalism v. Cultural Conservatism

Daniel Larison tells us that there is a difference between fundamentalism and cultural conservatism. While I think he offers an interesting position, I’d also suggest that his working definition of fundamentalism is off. He says: The key characteristic of a...

Ken Wilber on Obama

Here’s part of what Ken Wilber thinks of Obama: It is, of course, still too soon to make a solid judgment about this, but it seems safe to say that Barack Obama is likely moving into truly Integral waves of development and therefore beginning to evidence truly...

A Buddhist Military Sangha

Advertised as “An Online Resource for Buddhists Associated with the United States Armed Forces.” Welcome to the Buddhist Military Sangha! This is a nonpolitical and nonsectarian forum for Buddhists serving in the US Armed Forces. Interesting. via Buddhist...

The G-word and the Superbowl

The WaPo has an interesting article about religiosity and the game: …the depth of convictions from evangelical Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner to the Steelers who will do their best to plant him face-first into the ground on Sunday has put religion squarely in...

Sex and Zen… in 3D?

Wow. I know what you’re thinking: this is all fun and games until somebody loses an eye. Shooting on the Chinese-language film 3D Sex And Zen, budgeted at 4 million US dollars, is scheduled for April with producers promising some of the most realistic close-up...

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