by Henry Brinton | Dec 17, 2022 | Author Insights, Windows of the Heavens
The winter solstice, the longest night of the year, falls on December 21 this year. “Since ancient times,” says Encyclopaedia Britannica, “people all over the world have recognized this important astronomical occurrence and celebrated the subsequent...
by Henry Brinton | Dec 22, 2021 | Author Insights, Windows of the Heavens
Although the calendar places the birthday of Jesus on Dec. 25, there is no historical or biblical evidence that this date is correct. Early Christians chose this time of year for the holiday because it corresponded to the Roman Saturnalia, a week-long celebration of...
by Henry Brinton | Dec 22, 2019 | Author Insights, City of Peace
The 2019 list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People, prepared by Watkins’ Mind Body Spirit Magazine, is topped by Pope Francis, Oprah Winfrey and the Dalai Lama. No surprises there. But at number 26 is Fethullah Gülen, spiritual leader. So who is...
