Although the sun is the source of life on Earth, we cannot observe its radiance directly because of the damage it would cause our eyes. However, when safely seen through a prism, sunrays dazzle with their brilliant colors, from brightest yellow to deepest purple - a rainbow in miniature form. Religions are like that. Just as the one light reveals many colors, so the one Spirit animates a wide variety of religions, resulting in different spiritual colorations or vibratory tones. We can interpret this to mean that each religion has a certain mission and purpose to fulfill with respect to the...

Who would disagree that September 11, 2001, and its aftermath constitute one of the great turning points in human history? On that bright autumn day, a piercing SOS was heard that continues to reverberate around the globe like the back-ground waves from a cosmic explosion. Since then, we have been introduced to perpetual war and shocking crimes against humanity. We exist in a polarized and deeply wounded world. Such developments have brought us to a crossroads, a point at which a vital decision must be made. The choice before us is the most consequential ever: shall individuals driven by...

Can there be any doubt that this is the most perilous period in human history? Through our ignorance and self-indulgence, our judgmentalness and fear, we have opened the door in our personal and collective lives to malevolent forces of polarization and conflict. On 9/11, in an apocalyptic scene, darkness descended and was utilized by those who, in their drive for power and dominance, are holding humanity hostage. With that, the belief in Armageddon as a mere myth was shattered. Today, we are standing in its very shadow. This is because lack of awareness and semi-conscious living have led us...