I say that a myth is a story which has particular energy, mythic resonance. I always say that a myth is a tear in the fabric of reality through which all of this spiritual energy pours. Jay Parini energyfabricmyth Change image and share on social
It's time that Americans dealt seriously with guns, getting in place strong and appropriate measures - there is no excuse for anything but the strictest controls. Jay Parini americancontroldeal Change image and share on social
The whole Christmas story was probably a later addition to the gospel narratives, presented only by the authors of Matthew and Luke. Mark and John seem never to have heard of the manger in Bethlehem, the Massacre of the Innocents, the hovering star, the three wise men, and so forth. Jay Parini additionauthorbethlehem share on social
American failures in Vietnam and Iraq suggest that it's not really possible to create and sustain a proxy government in a country far from our own borders. Jay Parini americanbordercountry Change image and share on social
My earliest memories of holidays are from when I was about eight. We lived in Pennsylvania, and every year we'd visit Miami. Jay Parini earlyholidaylive Change image and share on social
If you think about it, Jesus was this religious genius who grows up on the Silk Road, and so He's getting from the West all these Greek ideas from Plato about body and soul. Jay Parini bodygeniusgreek Change image and share on social
The core of the Jesus message is what has made him relevant for twenty centuries. Jay Parini centurycorejesus Change image and share on social
To Western eyes and ears, Sharia law seems devoid of respect for differences of opinion or complex moral thinking. Certainly the American idea of separation between church and state is lost in Sharia-style governance. Jay Parini americanchurchcomplex share on social
Actually, a myth is a story that is not just not true, but it's a story that is especially true. And I think the myth of Jesus is especially true. Jay Parini jesusmythstory Change image and share on social
Honest, simple work for young people is essential to their well-being. Jay Parini essentialhonestpeople Change image and share on social
