“Spirituality is about being awake. It’s the attempt to transcend the mundane, sleepwalking experience of life we all fall into, to tap into the wonder of being a conscious and grateful thing in the midst of an astonishing universe. It… — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“I feel too much respect for the idea of respect to grant it automatically to all ideas.” — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“That churchgoers do the lion's share of the charitable work in our communities is simply untrue. They get credit for it because they do a better job of tying the good works they do to their creed. But according to a 1998 study, 82% of volunteerism by churchgoers falls under the rubric of "church maintenance" activities -- volunteerism entirely within,… — Dale McGowan Copy Share
“What is of the utmost importance is exposing children to critical thinking as opposed to mindless indoctrination.” — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“I eventually learned to correct behaviors by having my children recognize and name the problem themselves. Replace “Don’t pull the dog’s ears” with “Why… — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“I should’ve been a nun, he says, half aloud, as his feet leave the ledge.” — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“Spread your arms out to your sides, like a plane. Your wingspan is a timeline. Your left fingertip represents the time of the first… — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“Along with the usual secular values (such as appropriate tolerance/intolerance, morality, critical thinking, appreciation for reason and science), don’t forget to impart social graces,… — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“evangelism of children nonetheless seeks to cut off the process of independent thought before it begins. It’s this aspect of religious indoctrination that is… — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
“A decision has been called for. The Nodders sit paralyzed. The Men crouch in their various holes. Tradition and Revolution, having spoken, perch high… — Dale McGowan Copy Share Image
