Monthly Archive: March 2013

To Fail as a Son

To Fail as a Son

The last time I saw my father I was twelve years old.  Before boarding the airplane that would return me to the home of my mother and step-father, I had sat on the edge...

What Distinguishes a Christian?

What Distinguishes a Christian?

I wondered about this question while catching a glimpse of the cardinals processing into the conclave, each one speaking Latin in a particular accent.  Sure, this ritual had its uniqueness in the world of...

How Cruel is Your God?

How Cruel is Your God?

I’m endlessly fascinated by how people relate to God by way of images and figures that are important to them.  Their preferred images of God may tell us more about their religiosity and about...

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