I do not understand the interpretation of this story. Jesus initially refused to help this woman because he was sent only to minister to the Jews. He had to be pushed by the disciples to show some mercy. Is this Jesus breaking down walls when he, who is supposedly God, did not have a moral strength to see beyond his…more

Very interesting essay. But I would keep in mind that this is all metaphysics. The Buddha taught a practical path towards the end of suffering. The path is based in an ethical life and a practice of mindfulness. This leads to letting go. We should be rooted in the practical aspects of Buddhism as our path.

Research about organizations from churches to large governments show that leaders tend towards narcissism and malevolent traits, while the rank and file are good people who are happy to share the burdens of the group. The problem in evaluating churches is that we see the corruption at the top. What we don't see are…more

Sean – I began kissing because girls were so freaking pretty that I couldn't stand it. I would've kissed them if they had leprosy. So there's my contribution to this mystery.