Comments for New Dimensions Media http://www.newdimensions.org Communicating the Wisdom That's Changing the World Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:19:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on New Worlds Emerge When Patterns Break Down with Marguerite Moore Callaway by Bahredin http://www.newdimensions.org/new-worlds-emerge-when-patterns-break-down-with-marguerite-moore-callaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1577 Bahredin Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:05:07 +0000 http://www.newdimensions.org/?p=3133#comment-1577 Dear Maggie, my hallmark of leadership this is what I expect from people like you.What a dynamism ! ! ! Dear Maggie, my hallmark of leadership this is what I expect from people like you.What a dynamism ! ! !

]]> Comment on The Foremothers of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity with Charlotte Gordon, Ph.D. by daevidd http://www.newdimensions.org/the-foremothers-of-judaism-islam-and-christianity-with-charlotte-gordon-ph-d/comment-page-1/#comment-1252 daevidd Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:33:00 +0000 http://www.newdimensions.org/?p=2805#comment-1252 Dear jane, That was a basic part of her premise. The religions we know today have been TWISTED away from each other. They were created in the first place to tell stories to diverging cultures in ways that each culture could use. Now they're being used to justify developed power structures and reinforce superstitions. Dear jane,

That was a basic part of her premise. The religions we know today have been TWISTED away from each other. They were created in the first place to tell stories to diverging cultures in ways that each culture could use. Now they’re being used to justify developed power structures and reinforce superstitions.

]]> Comment on The Foremothers of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity with Charlotte Gordon, Ph.D. by jane http://www.newdimensions.org/the-foremothers-of-judaism-islam-and-christianity-with-charlotte-gordon-ph-d/comment-page-1/#comment-1089 jane Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:51:55 +0000 http://www.newdimensions.org/?p=2805#comment-1089 I thought it was ironic how the author naively complained about how evangelicals wrote her hate mail, but the Muslims were so "gracious." I presume the Muslims she is referring to are American, and not the many oppressed female Muslims in the Middle East who would not even be able to read this book. How does the author reconcile her idealistic romantic view of the matriarchal "start" of Islam with the repressive, anti-female culture found in Islamic countries today? The author's desire for "peace" with world religions is laudable, but it completely conflicts with the reality of the oppressive nature of the Islamic states. I'm surprised someone with so much academic training wouldn't understand the deep differences and problems facing our religious culture clash. Yes, peace would be great, but how is it possible with a religion that stones women adulterers without a second thought? I thought it was ironic how the author naively complained about how evangelicals wrote her hate mail, but the Muslims were so “gracious.” I presume the Muslims she is referring to are American, and not the many oppressed female Muslims in the Middle East who would not even be able to read this book. How does the author reconcile her idealistic romantic view of the matriarchal “start” of Islam with the repressive, anti-female culture found in Islamic countries today?

The author’s desire for “peace” with world religions is laudable, but it completely conflicts with the reality of the oppressive nature of the Islamic states. I’m surprised someone with so much academic training wouldn’t understand the deep differences and problems facing our religious culture clash. Yes, peace would be great, but how is it possible with a religion that stones women adulterers without a second thought?

]]> Comment on The Foremothers of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity with Charlotte Gordon, Ph.D. by Bess Kelley http://www.newdimensions.org/the-foremothers-of-judaism-islam-and-christianity-with-charlotte-gordon-ph-d/comment-page-1/#comment-1078 Bess Kelley Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:14:23 +0000 http://www.newdimensions.org/?p=2805#comment-1078 In the mid 60s I was part of a theatrical troupe that produces an original play called A Place of Fear and Peace. In Hebrew Fear is Jeru and Peace is Shalom. Jeru Shalom, Jerusalem. It was set in a Concentration Camp and in it the in-mates put on a play, the story of Abraham. I played the wonderful role of Hagar. As a great grandmother I am focused on the Divine Feminine. I so enjoyed Charlotte Gordon's focus on the women in this story. I did read, at that time, that there was a tradition of a fertile woman giving birth on the lap of a woman who was barren, It was to lead to the ability of the barren woman to conceiving her own child. My own favorite irony is that Abraham kept begging God for a "token in the flesh" in order to convince his tribe there is but One God. So after a lot of fussing & begging God gave him Circumcision. That is truly a token in the flesh. Bess Kelley In the mid 60s I was part of a theatrical troupe that produces an original play called A Place of Fear and Peace. In Hebrew Fear is Jeru and Peace is Shalom. Jeru Shalom, Jerusalem. It was set in a Concentration Camp and in it the in-mates put on a play, the story of Abraham. I played the wonderful role of Hagar. As a great grandmother I am focused on the Divine Feminine. I so enjoyed Charlotte Gordon’s focus on the women in this story. I did read, at that time, that there was a tradition of a fertile woman giving birth on the lap of a woman who was barren, It was to lead to the ability of the barren woman to conceiving her own child.

My own favorite irony is that Abraham kept begging God for a “token in the flesh” in order to convince his tribe there is but One God. So after a lot of fussing & begging God gave him Circumcision. That is truly a token in the flesh.

Bess Kelley

]]> Comment on The Foremothers of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity with Charlotte Gordon, Ph.D. by Marel Kalyn http://www.newdimensions.org/the-foremothers-of-judaism-islam-and-christianity-with-charlotte-gordon-ph-d/comment-page-1/#comment-1011 Marel Kalyn Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:53:33 +0000 http://www.newdimensions.org/?p=2805#comment-1011 @ Steve Burgess: I just left a comment re Justine's interview with Charlotte Gordon and her new book. I said I'm Irish Catholic, but forgot to add "recovering Catholic". Whatever. I also write Haiku poetry so enjoyed yours. If there is a being we identify as "God", then I agree with your Haiku. How could he/she/it not be for "all"? Thanks to Charlotte Gordon for finding all these connections that contribute to a better understanding off all these conflicting beliefs. Hopefully it will make a difference. @ Steve Burgess: I just left a comment re Justine’s interview with Charlotte Gordon and her new book. I said I’m Irish Catholic, but forgot to add “recovering Catholic”. Whatever. I also write Haiku poetry so enjoyed yours. If there is a being we identify as “God”, then I agree with your Haiku. How could he/she/it not be for “all”? Thanks to Charlotte Gordon for finding all these connections that contribute to a better understanding off all these conflicting beliefs. Hopefully it will make a difference.

]]> Comment on The Foremothers of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity with Charlotte Gordon, Ph.D. by Marel Kalyn http://www.newdimensions.org/the-foremothers-of-judaism-islam-and-christianity-with-charlotte-gordon-ph-d/comment-page-1/#comment-1008 Marel Kalyn Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:38:19 +0000 http://www.newdimensions.org/?p=2805#comment-1008 An artist, a Pisces, and Irish Catholic. Am now 73, and couldn't sleep last night so at 3 a.m. tuned in to Justine and Charlotte. So strange, as I had just decided I wanted to understand more about the Jewish faith a few weeks ago, and then to just randomly come upon this interview. Was very present during the Women's Movement, so this really strikes a chord what with the emphasis on Sarah and Hagar. Looking forward to getting the book and sharing with friends. An artist, a Pisces, and Irish Catholic. Am now 73, and couldn’t sleep last night so at 3 a.m. tuned in to Justine and Charlotte. So strange, as I had just decided I wanted to understand more about the Jewish faith a few weeks ago, and then to just randomly come upon this interview. Was very present during the Women’s Movement, so this really strikes a chord what with the emphasis on Sarah and Hagar. Looking forward to getting the book and sharing with friends.

]]> Comment on The Foremothers of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity with Charlotte Gordon, Ph.D. by James Gibbons http://www.newdimensions.org/the-foremothers-of-judaism-islam-and-christianity-with-charlotte-gordon-ph-d/comment-page-1/#comment-982 James Gibbons Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:33:08 +0000 http://www.newdimensions.org/?p=2805#comment-982 What a Blessing to have your program on NPR, even if I have to get up at 6am on a Saturday to hear it. Would love to know who gets credit for the beautiful oud music What a Blessing to have your program on NPR, even if I have to get up at 6am on a Saturday to hear it. Would love to know who gets credit for the beautiful oud music

]]> Comment on The Foremothers of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity with Charlotte Gordon, Ph.D. by Steve Burgess http://www.newdimensions.org/the-foremothers-of-judaism-islam-and-christianity-with-charlotte-gordon-ph-d/comment-page-1/#comment-931 Steve Burgess Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:58:50 +0000 http://www.newdimensions.org/?p=2805#comment-931 It was a pleasure listening to Charlotte & Justine this afternoon. Coincidentally, I was driving up the coast last night and saw the bright star over the crescent moon. I was inspired to write a haiku that seems relevant to this subject matter. - Star and crescent moon Above a Christian nation? God's for all - or none. - Thanks for all you do, Steve Burgess It was a pleasure listening to Charlotte & Justine this afternoon. Coincidentally, I was driving up the coast last night and saw the bright star over the crescent moon. I was inspired to write a haiku that seems relevant to this subject matter.
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Star and crescent moon
Above a Christian nation?
God’s for all – or none.
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Thanks for all you do,
Steve Burgess

]]> Comment on Lighting Up Our Lives and Work with Cathy & Gary Hawk by stan mullins http://www.newdimensions.org/lighting-up-our-lives-and-work/comment-page-1/#comment-678 stan mullins Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:50:37 +0000 http://www.newdimensions.org/?p=2578#comment-678 I enjoyed your program very much and have since signed up for your newsletter. Thank you. I especially enjoy the way you put it about working together as a team. Looking at relationships and how we can build even more together. I look forward to sharing these insights with my love and truly begin to turn lights on! Light up light up! -stan mullins I enjoyed your program very much and have since signed up for your newsletter. Thank you.
I especially enjoy the way you put it about working together as a team.
Looking at relationships and how we can build even more together.
I look forward to sharing these insights with my love and truly begin to turn lights on!
Light up light up!
-stan mullins

]]> Comment on Lighting Up Our Lives and Work with Cathy & Gary Hawk by Lura http://www.newdimensions.org/lighting-up-our-lives-and-work/comment-page-1/#comment-650 Lura Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:09:08 +0000 http://www.newdimensions.org/?p=2578#comment-650 Heard your interview with the Hawks this morning while vacationing on Molokai. It was fascinating and I plan to purchase their book. It is serendipitous that I woke up thinking about what switches on my light! Heard your interview with the Hawks this morning while vacationing on Molokai. It was fascinating and I plan to purchase their book. It is serendipitous that I woke up thinking about what switches on my light!

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