Here's a pretty interesting site to read for articles that give you a captivating slice of insight into the American mind and religion. Some articles are very moving in their honesty like "My Kitty"
about how a Christian reporter lost her faith while writing for a Christian newsletter Being an ex-charismatic, I liked the article about
how a seminary student braces himself to be slain by the spirit of God
If you are wondering about the provocative name of the website:
In their own words: "Killing the Buddha is a religion magazine for people made anxious by churches, people embarrassed to be caught in the "spirituality" section of a bookstore. The idea of "killing the Buddha" comes from a famous Zen line, the context of which is easy to imagine: After years on his cushion, a monk has what he believes is a breakthrough: a glimpse of nirvana, the Buddhamind, the big pay-off. Reporting the experience to his master, however, he is informed that what has happened is par for the course, nothing special, maybe even damaging to his pursuit. And then the master gives the student dismaying advice: If you meet the Buddha, he says, kill him.
Why kill the Buddha? Because the Buddha you meet is not the true Buddha, but an expression of your longing. If this Buddha is not killed he will only stand in your way. "
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