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Our World Plainly Seen
by Frank Kaufmann
Commentary on Society and Culture with Perspectives from Spirituality and Values
Episodes
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Faith to Keep the Country Afloat
This episode looks at the changing face of religion in our increasingly secular and technological culture. Hopeful signs and dangerous signs Link to transcript coming soon
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Mind the Gap
This episode takes a look into that curious space in life in which things we think we wholly believe things, and then act like we don't believe them at all. Transcript (together with episode) available here: https://frankkaufmann.us/2025/10/26/mind-the-gap/
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My Speech to the Jamaica Muslim Center Interfaith Meeting
On November 16 of this year (2023), Imam Shamsi Ali of the Jamaica Muslim Center hosted an interfaith dialogue and invited me to speak. I described three areas of international war or conflict... Transcript available here Watch the video here
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The Path to Violence, and the Responsibility of the Citizen.
We are in a time of war. There are now two active, world-level wars cursing our planet, the Russia-Ukraine War, and the Israel-Hamas war. These are happening during a period in which the perennial symbol for the harmonization of international differences
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Friendships and Brotherly Love
There’s this fellow I know, whom I would ordinarily call a friend, but for me, he’s more of an elder brother. For this particular relationship the term friend... Transcript available here
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Did I Just Say That Out Loud?
The Transition from Thought to Speech, and the Three Freedoms Required for Dignity. Human beings have two parts to our makeup, our spiritual side and our physical side. There are a great many inclined to deny human spirituality because it is not easily measured by the tools by which material...
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Sovereignty and Harmony by Dr. Frank Kaufmann
A workingman’s guide to assessing what’s going on around us. The nature of reality is hierarchical and manifests strength, power, and size as elements of a functioning and harmonious cosmosphere. Transcript available here
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On Addiction by Frank Kaufmann
The problem with addictions is that they eventually erase the adequate functioning of conscience in the host bodies they inhabit and ultimately control. A clear marker in this descent to becoming subhuman is the juncture at which the sanctity of human life is rejected in favor of satiating the...
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Sovereignty in Times of Radical Uncertainty
The world we live in becomes increasingly unstable and insecure with the rapid development and misuse of technology. What can we rely on through these uncertain times? Transcript available here
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Twelve Gates President Speaks at the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
On July 19, 2023, Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann was invited as a speaker to the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The event, organized by Women's Federation for World Peace, International (WFWP), focused on the topic of "Integration and impact of...
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Totalitarianism by Labeling Information
This episode critiques the terms misinformation and disinformation as secret tools to criminalize dissent Transcript here
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Thoughts on Juneteenth, 2023
The episode rejoices in the celebration of Juneteenth, and examines two key elements that give rise to slavery Podcast Transcript is Here
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AI and the Singularity
AI seemed to burst into our lives suddenly. One day it seemed not to exist at all, and the following day it seemed to exist everywhere, in countless inscrutable forms, brands and promises. It instantly seemed to erupt a class of people as immersed in AI as fully as the rest of us count on our…
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Comments on the April 4 Indictment of President Trump
The indictment of President Donald J Trump yesterday at the Manhattan Courthouse in the southern district has drawn literally gallons of print ink and miles of video and media commentary. Visit us at the Settlement Project here Watch the video here Transcription available here
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The Voice of the Voiceless: Twelve Gates President Speaks on Religious Freedom
This podcast examines and compares the roots of Religious Freedom Rights found in the United States Constitution and in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights respectively. Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Watch the video here Transcription available here
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2022 and 2023: Thoughts from Twelve Gates Foundation
Each end of year a great many people reflect on the year past, and look for signs about the year to come. Was 2022 a good year, or a bad one? Will 2023 be better? Or are we heading toward more difficult times? Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Transcription available here
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Scholars Interview Series with Dr. Gordon Anderson - A Manifesto for an Integral Society
In this interview, Dr. Gordon Anderson discusses his newly published work, "Integral Society, Social Institutions and Individual Sovereignty". Dr. Anderson explains the proper levels and spheres for social institutions such that they strengthen human sovereinty and freedom. Special empahsis is...
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Twelve Gates President Offers Brief Thoughts on the Future of the Metaverse
On September 15, 2022, Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of the Twelve Gates Foundation, offered brief thoughts on the future of the Metaverse at an online event sponsored by the Pew Research Center and Elon University. Dr. Kaufmann was one of six experts invited to speak at the Twitter Spaces audio...
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Twelve Gates President's Speech at the World Peace Festival 2022
This is a brief speech offered by Frank Kaufmann of the Twelve Gates Foundation to the 33rd Annual Peace Festival of the World Yoga Community. Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Watch the speech here Transcription available here
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Scholars Interview with Dr. Bruce Tallman, Author of God's Ecstatic Love
Dr. Bruce Tallman is an author, spiritual director, and marriage coach. As a full-time spiritual director since 2002, Dr. Tallman has worked with laity and clergy from every Christian denomination. He has published two books for spiritual directors (one of them, Finding Seekers: How to Develop a...
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Twelve Gates Foundation Offers Closing Remarks at the World Yoga Festival
Dr. Frank Kaufmann, President of the Twelve Gates Foundation, offers a brief message and prayer at the closing ceremony of the World Yoga Festival. Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Transcript available here
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Friends and Political Difference in Polarized Times
How does political polarization affect friendship? Visit our site for more Podcast transcript available here
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Misinformation, Disinformation: Who Should Check Our Facts?
This episode examines the US Constitution on Free Speech, The Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board, tech platform "independent" fact checkers, and the rise of censorship. Visit us at The Settlement Project Transcript soon to follow
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Aging and Productive Life
This episode examines the relationship between physical prowess and growing experience and wisdom Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Transcript coming soon
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Russia-Ukraine and World War in the 21st Century
This episode exposes strategic failures to recognize the actual elements of world war, naively focusing just on military aggression. Transcript available here
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Comments to the Interfaith Prayer Service in Celebration of Women's History Month
Remarks on the Divine presence in women, offered during the Interfaith Prayer Service in Celebration of Women's History Month Please visit at Twelve Gates Foundation Transcript available here
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Our Times Our Life
This episode describes positioning ourselves in time, and filling that time with ways that create ease of life Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation Transcript available here
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On Speech
This episode reflects on the social and political affirmation of human freedom and the God-given right to free speech, with the concept of "the Word," as found in various sacred Scripture Join us on the The Settlement Project Transcript to follow soon
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Interview on "People of the Book" with Professor Craig Considine
The Christians that lived around the Arabian Peninsula during Muhammad's lifetime are shrouded in mystery. Some of the stories of the Prophet's interactions with them are based on legends and myths, while others are more authentic and plausible. But who exactly were these Christians? Why did...
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Twelve Gates President's Brief Remarks at Closing Ceremony of 37th Annual World Interfaith Festival
On February 28, 2022, H.H. Guru Dileep Thankappan concluded 28 days, and 50 events for the month of celebration of the World Interfaith Harmony Festival. As part of this closing event Guru Dileepji invited Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann to offer remarks. Visit us at Twelve Gates...
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New York State Assemblyman, Nader Sayegh hosts 37th Annual World Interfaith Month Celebration
Here are brief remarks from Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann at the 37th Annual World Interfaith Month Celebration hosted by New York State Assemblyman, Nader Sayegh Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation. Transcript available here
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On Patience and Forgiveness: A message for World Interfaith Harmony Week
Dr. Frank Kaufmann speaks at the opening ceremony for World Interfaith Harmony Week, (established at the United Nations in 2010) Visit us: Twelve Gates Foundation Transcript soon to follow
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Urgent Action to Rescue Afghanis from Taliban Genocide
An interview with Congressman Mark Siljander about his international efforts to rescue vulnerable Afghanis from terror and extermination under Taliban rule. Full transcript available here
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Evil and Harm: In me, and in society at large
This episode looks into the nature of evil and temptation, how it is resisted and overcome, and how I should relate to others in society, including those who might be involved in harm and hurting others. Full transcript available here
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Seeking Peace in Israel and Palestine: An Interview with Professor Alon Ben Meir
Seeking Peace in Israel and Palestine: An Interview with Professor Alon Ben Meir
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What to do in times of extreme transition
This episode describes how we must behave during times of extreme transition. Full transcript available here
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9/11, the Psalms, and Peace: An Interview with Professor Luonne Rouse
Professor Luonne Rouse offers thoughts and hope on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the US homeland. Read the transcript here
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Lies and Power
This episode explains the fact that, in our present times, 3 centers of controlling human beings have become merged into a unified monolith. Read the transcript here
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Freedom and Environments
This episode looks at better and more effective ways to improve ourselves and to help others. Ways that encourage and support, rather than force and demand. Full transcript available here
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Love, Power, Addiction
This episode shows how Love and power are mutually exclusive, and how addiction to power is the ultimate self defeating paradox. Transcript available here
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Who is Running the United States of America?
This episode discusses questions related to who is shaping the policy direction of the current US administration Transcript available here
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Being, Doing, Dying
This episode looks at what happens to us when we die. How our lives are assessed Transcript available here
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Skills, Goodness, and Spiritual Practice
This episode explains important distinctions between two separate areas of self-improvement, skills, and goodness, with special emphasis on opportunities and even dangers if this is not considered in the arena of spiritual practice. Read the transcript here
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On Relationships
This episode walks through the reality that everything from our first breath to our last, and every last wonder in between are relationships. In the end Love is all. Podcast transcript is here
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Dreams and Reforms, Refining my Life
This episode looks at the challenging work of organizing our passions and talents as part of succeeding in life and realizing our dreams Read the podcast transcript here
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The relationship between Spiritual and Practical pursuits
This episode looks at what elements are similar, and what elements are different when trying to accomplish our life goals in these two distinct arenas of our lives. Read the transcript here
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Voces 2, What is the promise of a good or religious life
This episode responds to the questions raised in Voces 1 yesterday that asking about God's omnipotence. What are benefits from choosing good and sacrificial lives? Podcast transcript is here
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Voces de Fe, Is God All Powerful
This episode looks into the question of where life really goes better for good or religious people. Podcast transcript is here
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On Being and Becoming
This episode looks at purpose, Being, and becoming. Can they exist harmoniously in our lives? Or do they work against each other?
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On Love and Truth
This episode introduces three things: 1. Love and Truth are not as separated as most people think, 2. Truth seeking (like love) requires action. It is not attained from afar, and 3. Truth carries Love, it is the face of Love.
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