Forgiveness and Terrorism Third in a multipart series addressing how those on a spiritual path can encounter, make meaning of, and respond to terrorism. The great spiritual masters of all ages and traditions have taught that forgiveness plays a critical role in any authentic spiritual path. Buddhists might prefer the term compassion to forgiveness, but…
Love and Terrorism Second in a multipart series addressing how those on a spiritual path can encounter, make meaning of, and respond to terrorism. The essence of any spiritual path is love. As a physician committed to a spiritual path, I’ve learned to ask, “What is the most loving thing to do?” Answering this question, whether…
Why Spirituality and Terrorism? First in a multipart series addressing how those on a spiritual path can encounter, make meaning of, and respond to terrorism. Spirituality and terrorism. These two words do not seem to belong in the same sentence. Yet they exist side by side in our world. If you are committed to a spiritual…
