Grandma
The sun is shining down on us. We are walking down the road that encircles the small island.…
Issue 115 (January-February 2017)
18 articles
Walaya (Sainthood)
Literally meaning a person, a community, or a country that is under the direction and rule of another,…
Technological Singularity The Digital Rapture
Singularity describes the merging of human and computer intelligence and the rise of super-intelligence as a result. Proponents…
The Narcissist and the Pool
Ovid tells the story of Narcissus in his book Metamorphosis. Narcissus is a hunter; one with talent, grandeur,…
QUINOA An Alternative Grain
Quinoa, unknown in many countries, is an easy-to-digest, nutritious grain which contains the same amount of protein as…
The Mist
Love is in the air, in the early morning mist. I inhale, and inhale This secret should be…
The Age of Self-Awareness
Time periods are defined by the actions of those within the period and the thoughts of those who…
What On Earth Has Gone So Wrong in Turkey?
Six months on from the mysterious coup attempt of July 15, the situation in Turkey has become much…
We Are Not Spectators: A Christian Perspective
In a letter to G-20 leaders in 2013 Pope Francis stated, “It is regrettable that, from the very…
Chaos and Flourishing Hopes
None of us are willing to remain in the period to which we belong; we use our imagination,…
To Reach “The Emerald Hills of The Heart”
Question: What are the pathways to better experience and benefit from journeying into the horizons of our spirituality,…
Small Molecule Drugs – To Fight Cancer, Heart Failure, etc.
In the pharmacology, a small molecule is described as a low molecular organic compound showing high binding affinity…
Blind mice have vision restored
Blind mice have vision restored Zhu et al. Immunosuppression via loss of IL2rγ enhances long-term functional integration of…
Peace and Dialogue in a Plural Society
It is a difficult global moment for the Hizmet movement, the civil service group inspired by the ideas…
The Universe A Short History
Has the universe existed forever? And how much do we really know about it? Only 4-5 percent of…