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Brian Swimme
The Story of the Universe
Issue 19 / Spring–Summer 2001
Can Enlightenment Save the World?
These days many agree that the answer to our global crisis must be an inherently spiritual one. WIE explores this pressing issue with some of the contemporary world's leading activists, futurists and visionaries.
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Readers' Forum From the Editors Introduction to this Issue by Andrew Cohen Come Together |
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Duane Elgin The Breaking Point An evolutionary activist warns us that the fragile systems of our biosphere and global human community are rapidly nearing "the breaking point." Interview by Carter Phipps |
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Brian Swimme Comprehensive Compassion A visionary cosmologist explains why this may be the most critical yet potentially transformative time on the planet in 65 million years.
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The Divinization of the Cosmos A captivating exploration of the work and vision of Christian mystic and paleontologist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Interviews by Susan Bridle |
Rabbi Michael Lerner
From What Is to What Ought to Be
From What Is to What Ought to Be
"The spiritual power of the universe is not a morally neutral force," declares revolutionary spiritual activist Michael Lerner in this provocative dialogue with Andrew Cohen on Judaism, enlightenment, and saving the world.
Interview by Andrew Cohen
Brother Wayne Teasdale
Transforming the Seeds of Corruption
Transforming the Seeds of Corruption
A Christian "lay monk" and interfaith activist discusses the future of religion, the tragedy of Tibet, and why the ecological crisis is the most pressing global issue we face.
Interview by Amy Edelstein
Roshi Bernie Glassman
Is That Me Bleeding?
Is That Me Bleeding?
An American Zen teacher and world-renowned social activist speaks about the compassionate action that arises out of emptiness.
Interview by Andrew Cohen
Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati
Don't Ask Why - Just Do Something!
Don't Ask Why - Just Do Something!
"I have such passion about what could be done!" A fiery Brooklyn-born guru and AIDS activist speaks out on suffering, detachment, and what it means to truly care.
Interview by Andrew Cohen
John White
Toward Homo Noeticus
Toward Homo Noeticus
An evolutionary thinker gazes into the near future and sees the advent of a new kind of human being.
Interview by Craig Hamilton
Joe Firmage
I'm Optimistic
I'm Optimistic
This Internet entrepreneur and philanthropist has a dazzling vision of a 2050 society and some bold ideas to get us there.
Interview by Carter Phipps
Vimala Thakar
Awakening to Total Revolution:
Enlightenment and the World Crisis
Awakening to Total Revolution:
Enlightenment and the World Crisis
"Spirituality is the seed, and social action is the fruit born of it," writes Indian spiritual master and social activist Vimala Thakar in a compelling essay exploring the true meaning of wholeness.
Interview by Carter Phipps
Book review: The Great Work
Susan Bridle considers eco-theologian Thomas Berry's resounding call to our ecological conscience.