Sunshine Cathedral Blog

Question: Is there really a heaven after we die?
Answer: Zen Master Seung Sahn once wrote, “You [don’t] get enlightenment in some ‘other’ life; our next life is actually not the next life… There is actually nowhere else for us to become [enlightened] but right now, in this place…” You see, religion isn’t fire insurance. Our [...]

Earlier this month, the House of Representatives (October 8th) and the Senate (October 22nd) of the United States Congress, in separate votes with bipartisan support, passed an authorization bill for the Department of Defense that included as an amendment, “The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.” Today, President Obama signed that [...]

“The tree must be good which produces good fruit.” Mary Baker Eddy
Jesus said, “By their fruits you shall know them” (Matthew 7.20). He also said, “A corrupt tree can’t bring forth good fruit” (Matthew 7.18). If we want to know about our spiritual growth, we only have to look at the fruits we are yielding. [...]

Question: I notice we often replace the word “kingdom” with the word “kin-dom”. It is obviously intentional and I presume it is utilized to make our language more inclusive. Is this true? Are there any other reasons? Do other churches do this?
Answer: Some churches (and many individuals) use the word “kin-dom”. And you are right; [...]

The video department of our communications ministry is truly making a difference. We have people all over the world who regularly comment on our sermon videos and our Sharing [...]

“You [God] love all things that are and you hate nothing that you have made; for what you hated, you would not have fashioned.” Wisdom 11.24
Jerry Herman wrote the powerful lyric, “I am what I am and what I am needs no excuses.” Tegh Bahadur tells us, “As fragrance dwells in a flower, or reflection [...]

A Manifesto! The Time Has Come!
by Bishop John Shelby Spong
I have made a decision. I will no longer debate the issue of homosexuality in the church with anyone. I will no longer engage the biblical ignorance that emanates from so many right-wing Christians about how the Bible condemns homosexuality, as if that point of view [...]

Sharing the Light is an Internet talk show where Reverends Durrell Watkins, Robert Griffin, and others discuss theological questions of interest to our community.
In this episode of Sharing the Light,Sunshine Cathedral’s Senior Pastor Durrell Watkins speaks with Light University Academic Dean Robert Griffin and Michael Diaz, Volunteer Coordinator / Miami Outreach Coordinator. We invite you [...]

Q&A by the Reverend Doctor Durrell Watkins, Senior Pastor
Question: My friend has been given a serious diagnosis and a grim prognosis. I believe in the healing power of prayer and I want to encourage my friend to not give up. I’m praying, but he isn’t getting better. How can I help him have more faith [...]

“Whether I am a small or a big wave of being, the same Ocean of Life is behind me.” Paramahansa Yogananda
Oceans are vast. Oceans are deeper that one can tell from looking at the surface. An ocean is a home for all kinds of creatures, and it provides food for even more creatures. Oceans are [...]