http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:46:15 -0700 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:32:25 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Wouldnt-God-want-health-care-reform?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner   This past week I have had the flu, which has given me pause to really think about the need for health care reform. Fortunately I am very healthy and only suffer from the occasional flu, cold or sore throat.  As I am very healthy, I d... Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:32:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Wouldnt-God-want-health-care-reform?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m10d4-The-health-care-crisis--how-to-be-a-part-of-the-solution?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner I just received the following statement from Gary Stein after my recent column on his wife, Monique Zimmerman Stein & her battle with Stickler’s Syndrome.  I am grateful to them for having the courage to come forward and put a human fa... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:25:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m10d4-The-health-care-crisis--how-to-be-a-part-of-the-solution?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m9d29-How-can-you-help?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner Yesterday I was really moved by the story of Monique Zimmerman Stein, a woman in Florida who has Stickler’s Syndrome. Read the article at:  http://www.tampabay.com/features/humaninterest/article1039722.eceShe is foregoing treatment for her... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:40:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m9d29-How-can-you-help?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Are-heath-insuance-companies-death-panels?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner There has been way too much ridiculous, time wasting, rhetoric about “end of life counseling” leading to “death panels” lately.  What is ironic to me is that it seems that in our current health care sy... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:16:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Are-heath-insuance-companies-death-panels?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Greed-the-reason-why-California-is-broke?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner  Much has been in the news lately about California… about how the state government is broke and has had to issue IOU’s. In a state as abundant & resourceful as California it doesn’t make sense. This question can be answere... Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:31:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Greed-the-reason-why-California-is-broke?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Why-is-Bishop-Richard-Malone-so-afraid-of-parishoners?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner  The other day I spoke at length with Paul Kendrick, co-founder of Voice of the Faithful (VOTF), to get an update on the Diocese of Portland, Maine.  It appears to be business as usual since we last spoke, which is no surprise as the Cathol... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:06:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Why-is-Bishop-Richard-Malone-so-afraid-of-parishoners?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Realizing-what-is-important?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner Last week I was watching 20/20 and they talked about what is being called by some economists as “The Great Reset” in this country as a result of the financial downturn. That people are starting to change their priorities from material obj... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:19:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Realizing-what-is-important?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Is-the-healthcare-industry-a-scam-just-like-organized-religion?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner  With all the debate about healthcare reform going on right now, not much is being said about what is essential to reform.  1. A focus on wellness and prevention by the healthcare provider.  2. Personal responsibility and empowerment o... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:57:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Is-the-healthcare-industry-a-scam-just-like-organized-religion?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m6d21-If-Sarah-Palin-really-were-a-Christian-shed-just-go-away?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner    As a new week begins, one can only ask, “What will Sarah Palin do to draw attention to herself this week?”  The second question is, “How will she incite hatred among her supporters for her own political gain?&... Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:32:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m6d21-If-Sarah-Palin-really-were-a-Christian-shed-just-go-away?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m6d18-How-is-killing-a-doctor-saving-a-life?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner It really is disturbing that the contestants on “American Idol” have gotten more attention & concern than the recent murder of Dr. George Tiller.  Now he is just a distant memory of the atrocities of so-called “Christian&rd... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:26:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m6d18-How-is-killing-a-doctor-saving-a-life?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m5d2-For-all-mothers?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner I couldn’t let this week go by without a salute to my mother & to all mothers.  This week is especially personal to me as I was born on Mother’s Day.  One time I heard a psychologist say that mothers  often “get a... Sat, 02 May 2009 04:13:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m5d2-For-all-mothers?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Smelling-the-roses?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner  Last week I got the very sad news from my Aunt Kathryn that my cousin, Phyllis, had made her transition after a long battle with ovarian cancer.  Memories of her have been flashing through my mind ever since then. We were only a few y... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:41:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Smelling-the-roses?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m4d11-Getting-back-to-basics?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner The other day I was on my way to an appointment in La Crescenta, an area that I don’t know very well.  As this is the 21st Century I decided to “map quest it.”  As I approached my exit, I realized that the directions were ... Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:17:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m4d11-Getting-back-to-basics?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m4d5-Creating-your-own-hell-or-heaven?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit hereThis past week I’ve faced some personal challenges & I started to get very reflective.  Then I realized that this week is the anniversary of my Near Death Experience (NDE).   Most people who... Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:23:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m4d5-Creating-your-own-hell-or-heaven?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m1d16-Getting-out-of-the-prison-of-jealousy?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner    It is very easy to become jealous in Los Angeles.  There is always someone who is younger, better looking, more successful, more talented, drives a nicer car, the list goes on and on.  I feel fortunate that I was able to b... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:49:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m1d16-Getting-out-of-the-prison-of-jealousy?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m1d13-Being-the-token-WASP?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner This week thanks to Facebook, I’ve been fortunate to connect with a number of fraternity brothers I haven’t been in touch with in years. It’s been really special as I always enjoyed what fraternity life brought me -- a sense of comm... Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:53:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m1d13-Being-the-token-WASP?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m1d10-Is-the-Catholic-Church-capable-of-doing-the-right-thing?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner With all the media coverage that has been given to clergy sexual abuse in the Catholic Church the past 7 years, I have seen little if anything about the effect this has had on the parents of abuse victims. Abuse victims have one thing in common: they... Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:20:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m1d10-Is-the-Catholic-Church-capable-of-doing-the-right-thing?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m1d8-When-the-perpetrator-pretends-to-be-the-victim?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner Paul Kendrick is a long time advocate for victims of clergy sexual abuse in Maine.  Last year, he stood with other advocates & survivors each Sunday in front of the Cathedral Parish in Portland leafleting, requesting that Bishop Richard J. M... Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:11:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m1d8-When-the-perpetrator-pretends-to-be-the-victim?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m1d6-Having-doubt-about-Doubt?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner  I am really glad that John Patrick Shanley did a Q & A session after the screening I just saw of his new film “Doubt,” or I would have been very disappointed & angry. I was expecting a harsh indictment of the Catholic Church... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:47:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m1d6-Having-doubt-about-Doubt?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m1d4-RecessionDepression-or-InnovationChange?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner One of my favorite books of all time is “Atlas Shrugged.”  Although I don’t agree with all of her philosophical & political views, Ayn Rand’s examples of the need for personal responsibility seem very timely right now... Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:44:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1135-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m1d4-RecessionDepression-or-InnovationChange?cid=exrss-LA-Religion--Spirituality-Examiner