Existential Questions: Can We Avoid Them?
I recall a conversation that I had with my best friend in high school. I was deeply troubled…
Issue 75 (May - June 2010)
16 articles
Bridging Omo-ilu and Ara-ilu Gaps… A Simple Justobification
Societies are often classified into different groups. These groups could be ethnic, as in most Sub-Saharan African societies,…
Why the Arrows of Misfortune Strike Good People
“In heaven all is gladness. In hell all is sorrow. Upon this earth, since it lies between, sometimes…
I Am the Earth
My existence is essential for human life, and only human beings can truly appreciate my value. I was…
A Record to Break…
Halima heard the front door close with a click that was almost inaudible. Casting a quick look at…
Tawakkul, Taslim, Tafwiz, and Thiqa (Reliance, Surrender, Commitment, and Confidence)
Reliance, surrender, commitment, and confidence are the four steps or stations of a spiritual journey beginning with reliance…
Natural is Nothing Less Than Miraculous
Alexander: I worry about this huge activity to try and make ourselves immortal, and try to extend our…
Storm of Change
It was one of the first days of spring when a butterfly appeared in our forest. She was…
Spiritual Capital for Social Change
When talking about capital most people think of money, gold, homes, and land. But there is a new…
When Your Heart Speaks, Take Good Notes
Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a TimeBy Greg Mortenson and David…
It’s me Peter, your Endocrine System!
Peter! We are now approaching the end of the series of organs that told you about themselves. They…
Delusion of Immortality
Question: How can the delusion of immortality be overcome? The phrase “delusion of immortality” means people think they…
A New Hope for Type I Diabetes
1- Leptin therapy for diabetes Original Article: Wang, M. et al., PNAS (published online before print on March…
Beyond the Mountains
In the morning I checked everything a second time: yes, I had my razors and shaving cream, an…
Chaos and the Mystical World of Faith
Today, everyone breathes resentment, swallows hatred, curses all that is deemed to be an enemy with a fixed…