“From One Life to the Next”

Reflecting on the Hindu classics, Ralph Waldo Emerson observed, “Transmigration of souls: that too is no fable.” Emerson is apparently not alone in his sentiments–belief in reincarnation has appeared since the beginning of religious history, and it continues to capture the imagination, with research suggesting that 40% of U.S. adults under 30 now believe in reincarnation. Today, … Continue reading “From One Life to the Next”

“The End of Religion”

People are always talking about the shrinking of organized religion, and even Unitarian Universalism is feeling the pinch–but I’m not actually talking about how congregations and denominations are doing (though I have strong feelings!). Instead, I want to take a step back and really look at the higher purpose of this enterprise–does the world need … Continue reading “The End of Religion”