I don’t believe in literal, physical demons… In fact, I bet even those that believe in demons, don’t believe they’re actually made of stuff, of atoms, for example. People that believe in demons typically believe in a “spiritual realm”, in which these “spiritual things” happen. What is this “spiritual realm”? And supposing such a realm [...]
Entries Tagged with 'Shofar'
Demons & Shofar
November 15th, 2008 · 55 Comments
Categories: Shofar
Tags: Demons · Shofar
Either Post-Mortem or Ressurection: the Conversation with H J
November 8th, 2008 · 44 Comments
(UPDATE: in an email conversation, H J and I have made amends, apologising to one another for getting riled up. This post hopes to encourage readers and commenters to avoid getting tangled up in such mutual-riling-uppings in the future. Understand how it happens, seek to avoid it.)
On Monday, an ordained minister and author commenting under [...]
Categories: Worldviews
Tags: Communication · Hypocrisy · Patience · Shofar
Pepper-Spraying Streakers at Shofar
October 31st, 2008 · 29 Comments
Nearly two weeks ago, six male students decided to have some fun for themselves by barging into a church service naked. Four were successfully blocked from reaching the auditorium, but two made it all the way… and opened fire with pepper spray. (UPDATE^2: this source, which claims the pepper spray may have belonged to the [...]
Categories: Shofar
Tags: Demons · Freedom of Religion · Pepper Spray · Shofar · Streaker
On “Richard Dawkins is a Fundamentalist” and “Shofar is a Cult”
June 9th, 2008 · 22 Comments
There has been much debate about whether or not Shofar is a cult. I prefer not to take part in such debates, being someone that doesn’t care much for labels. I’m too fluid in my definitions. And besides, those already debating this point are providing more than enough entertainment for the observer. (And [...]
Categories: Shofar · Worldviews
Tags: Labels · Richard Dawkins · Shofar


Why I Cannot Join Shofar:
There's No Such Thing as "Faith":
Tackling the Tao Te Ching:
The Dalai Lama on Religious Tolerance: