Monthly Archives: February 2010

The Pilgrims and the Puritans did not come here to establish religious toleration. On the contrary, they wanted to be in a place where they could be tolerated, not tolerant. The founding fathers must have known this well because the … Continue reading →

First the Anabaptists, then the Quakers, the Shakers, the Ranters, the Levellers, the Diggers, the Calvinists and the Methodists (not to mention the non-denominational institutions or churches). Martin Luther must be “rolling in his grave.” So many sects and the … Continue reading →

Where does toleration come from? If I accept your right to believe differently from me, but I think I believe the truth and you think you believe the truth, then what has become of truth? And then what are the … Continue reading →

What would make you give up your position on god, and how would you feel about it?

The observer has been observed and now the observed has become the observer. And so it goes. However, if the observer wants to be observed then by definition he/she gives up his observerhood. I suppose it’s possible to be observed … Continue reading →