The Trees of Eden

Allegory. Fact. Fiction. What’s the difference? And why do such things matter when reading the Bible or other sacred scripture? Sam and the rest of his "framily" find time to discuss this very matter while zipping through the trees of Costa Rica - particularly in how the Bible often uses the term "tree" as a way to describe men, people, or nations. This is a very helpful consideration when trying to understand various stories in the Bible and their possible meaning to us today. [...]

Religious Relativity

Sam and Lizzie enjoy an impromptu dance to a song Sam wrote after reflecting on his wife and the importance of her role in his life. The song (My Baby Gayatri) is a rendition of the great Gayatri mantra put forth in the Sanatana Dharma (or Hinduism) tradition. After the dance, Sam and Lizzie get into a brief discussion about the nature of religious relativity - a discussion Lizzie ends up continuing with Javier much to her surprise. [...]

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