by James Browning | Feb 25, 2003 | Opinion
He was a wandering teacher largely unappreciated in his own time. He was a failure as a politician. Yet his teachings became the foundation of an ethical philosophy, a religion and a culture. His name is K’ung Fu-tzu, or Confucius. Confucius (551-479 BCE) lived...
by James Browning | Jan 28, 2003 | Opinion
At the core of the world’s religions stand the founders of each religion. These wise people shine because of their integrity. They are remembered because their actions and words combined in a powerful testimony. They inspire followers because they were...
by James Browning | Dec 23, 2002 | Opinion
He came in flesh to save humankind and show God’s love. He is beloved by his millions of devoted disciples, who tell stories of his exploits on earth and worship him as God. His name is Krishna. To some he is an appearance of the Hindu deity Vishnu. To others he...
by James Browning | Nov 5, 2002 | Opinion
No longer an exotic import, Buddhism is firmly planted on American soil. It is growing both in its traditional and non-traditional forms. But this monastery isn’t in Asia. It’s just off Interstate 35 in Kansas City. The Rime Center is one of approximately...
by James Browning | Sep 10, 2002 | Opinion
A year after the events of 9/11, it is still the extremist Muslim most often pictured in American media. Terrorist groups like Hamas and al Qaeda are on center stage, while the peaceful, hard-working, community-oriented Muslims in places like Kansas City are largely...
