You Must Legislate Morality
“You can’t legislate morality.” I see this phrase come up in often in discussions of the government’s role in moral issues. Whether... Read More
What Connects Christmas to Giving to Those in Need?
Christmas is associated with giving, and many organizations take advantage of the season to urge people to donate. Sometimes the giving is... Read More
Why We Pray Even When “God Isn’t Fixing This”
No doubt all of us are aware of the disparaging remarks that were made about prayer in the aftermath of last week’s... Read More
The Man Who Would Be Santa Claus
It’s that time of year when complete strangers ask children what they want a dead guy to bring them when he sneaks... Read More
Did Pro-Life Rhetoric Cause the Colorado Shooting?
After the shooting at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood last Friday, several have placed blame on pro-life advocates who have been campaigning... Read More
The Displeasures of God: Shenanigans of a Christian Masochist?
We’ve been hearing a lot of warnings these last few years about the coming persecution of Christians. And a look around the... Read More
The Pope’s Problem: A Reprise
The pope is finally gone and I am happier for it. He has practically no redeeming qualities and has left a trail... Read More
What About Life on Mars?
The scientific community is abuzz this week with the announcement that liquid water has been confirmed on Mars. Of course scientists have... Read More
No We Are Not Together
With all of the hullabaloo this week over the visit of antichrist (not THE antichrist, mind you, but surely one who most... Read More
Is Atheism a Religion?
What is religion? Most of us think we know what it is, but when we actually try to define it we run... Read More