Funeral for Christianity? In a recent article by John Pavlovitz, he expresses his grief about the MAGA-Evangelical movement not so much hijacking not Jesus, but co-opting his religion and the word Christian.

The United States federal government is marking its 25th year in Washington, D.C., and has seen five presidents. Now, literally, a new generation of Americans has taken up the reins.

The Meaning of Life: A Former Python Pursues Life After Death.

“I am here for one reason. I am a celebrity, you see.”

Historically, authoritarians co-opt religion, professing belief in gods they don’t believe in and a love of religion they never demonstrate. Is “Spiritual Questing” the antidote?

Thirty Years Ago Roe v. Wade was Nearly Overturned— But Conservative Justices At the Time Thought Alito’s Stance Too Extreme. Not Today.

Why We Need ‘Benjamin Franklin Consciousness’ Now More Than Ever. Sometimes the darkest, most chaotic times call forth genius. There are many nominees who best exemplify America’s zenith of enlightenment. But none can eclipse Benjamin Franklin.

For those who’d like to “move on” from the events of January 6th, history gives a stern warning of autocratic danger for those not held accountable.

With the Capitol, the Inauguration and Democracy in peril, an American president channeled his spiritual muse, reminding our present generation of the resilience of the American Soul.

The Founders’ adherence to esoteric principles and non-traditional theology are more closely aligned with the metaphysical and mystical insights than conventional religion— and the Nation would do well to reawaken to those ideals in its time of need.

Carl Jung underscored the power of symbols. Benjamin Franklin understood their value. Now elements of modern conservatism are showing a preference for autocracy over democracy. It’s time to reclaim our symbols.

Martin Luther King tapped into a mystical East-West lineage, one that can guide us in divisive times

Impeachment. 2020 election. The climate crisis. Historic polarization. When times call for Practical Mystics.

At The American Law Journal we have addressed why our nation seems to be so divided— take a look at our Emmy-nominated feature report and program on toxic Gerrymandering for an initial clue. Justice Stephen Breyer suggests what we can each, individually, do about it— take a page from the Supreme Court’s deliberations on deeply divisive issues.