Articles by Jerry Reisig
Dr. Jerry Reisig is a convinced Quaker and a member of the Morningside Meeting of the Society of Friends (Quakers) in Manhattan. He is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary (MDiv) and NYTS (DMin).
In many societies and traditions in the Ancient Near East, “dreams have been regarded as having fortune-telling relevance.” [1] In many ways, relevance is the result of the very nature of the dream. Because dreams are “uncontrollable …
by Jerry Reisig
As the terms “organic” and “natural,” have become increasingly watered down and Buddhist meditation has become a corporate means to increase worker productivity, simplicity—the deepening of spiritual connection while letting go of …
by Jerry Reisig
As we are daily inundated with images of war, we begin to wonder what an image of peace would look like. George Fox, an early Friend (Quaker), spoke of the need to become “patterns and examples” which reflect the God within. Friends have long looked to the Epistle of James for guidance in becoming perfect in their walks, warning of false images and the desires. Friends are called to become images of peace from God within, so that others might come to see the God within themselves.
by Jerry Reisig
The author shares his experiences while riding the subway to and from work every day as to the valuable and useful insights he gained concerning race relations, raising self-awareness, as well as observing others who share space while hitchhiking cross country and traveling under diverse neighborhoods across the city.
