How is it that religious beliefs and religious people both foster and frustrate forgiveness? That’s one of the questions I’ve been asked to write and speak about. What should I say? Nathan Nathan Day Wilson
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Spring of 2007 The Château of Coppet Vaud, Switzerland Our family was there for my graduation from the Master of Advanced Studies program at the University of Geneva. Nathan Day Wilson
Forgiveness
Seems like everywhere I turn these days, the topic of forgiveness is there to meet me. I’ll quickly mention two examples. The first occurred last week when I taught a class in another state on a different topic. At the end of the last class session, some of the participants in the class asked ifContinue reading “Forgiveness”
Worship in the park
The text for First Christian Church’s worship celebration tomorrow is Psalm 118:24: This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. We plan to worship outdoors at a local park, then have games for most ages and then a church picnic. An extra tent was set upContinue reading “Worship in the park”
High Density Vertical Garden (HDVG)
What in the world is a high density vertical garden, you ask? Well, thanks for asking! I just came across the term and idea, and I like it. Here’s what someone else wrote about vertical gardens: In Victorian times, houses were very narrow, multi-storied, and had a small “footprint” on the land. This left moreContinue reading “High Density Vertical Garden (HDVG)”
Chautauqua face painting
Thanks to our friend John’s quick and apt photography, here is a picture of the girls with their faces freshly painted at the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) houses at the Chautauqua Institution. John Scott Williams of National City CC is the artist, and arguably the most popular person with children at the Institution thisContinue reading “Chautauqua face painting”
Diplomacy education economy entrepreneurship
Said George Fechter today at Chautauqua: + Growing the economy requires two things: finding smart people to support and focusing on solving problems. + Single biggest and longest-lasting difference in the world would be made by helping women throughout the world learn to read. + Higher education can be an effective form of diplomacy. WhatContinue reading “Diplomacy education economy entrepreneurship”
More Chautauqua pictures
A picture of Lake Chautauqua and some of the manu sailboats that adorn it. Enjoy — Nathan Nathan Day Wilson
This picture is of the Hall of Philosophy. It seats around 500 people and is the location of many great presentations and discussions, including the daily religion lectures. This is the famous Atheneaum Hotel. Nathan Day Wilson
One of my favorite places is the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York. It is an inspiring and engaging place offering a ton of activities in a relaxing and beautiful atmosphere. My family and I are here this week while I serve as chaplain for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), which has two housesContinue reading
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