KIM LAWTON: There’s not much to see at ground zero these days — a gaping construction site that locals call “the pit.” Still, thousands of tourists visit the site every day. In the surrounding neighborhoods, many New Yorkers say they’re tired of dwelling on the events of 9/11. But religious leaders here say the lingering…
Day: September 6, 2003
Dangerous Religion
Religion is the most dangerous energy source known to humankind. The moment a person (or government or religion or organization) is convinced that God is either ordering or sanctioning a cause or project, anything goes. The history, worldwide, of religion-fueled hate, killing, and oppression is staggering. —Eugene Peterson (from the introduction to the book of…
Growing Old or Growing Up?
My friend Kenneth noticed the increasing grey (or white) patches (a matter of perspective) colouring my crown (hmm hair!). Usually, the immediate reaction I get from people is “wah …. how come lots of white hair now ah?” (maybe I’m under lots of stress … that’s possible but I think it’s because I think-day dream-reflect-whatever…