I’ve been so intrigued by intelligent, nuanced Christian writing, meditating on morality and faith and the right way Christians should behave in the world. …And things fall back to form again! This time, it’s convicted felon and Watergate conspirator Chuck… Continue Reading
This guy takes his Christianity seriously* and he is quite clear about what it means — if you are going to take Christianity seriously, you must accept that you have no God-given rights of any kind. (H/T here) God hasn’t given you any… Continue Reading
A few days ago I was philosophically pleased and comfortable with the state of our nation despite its fractious politics. This morning I’m less pleased. There are several reasons why. First, it appears that by about a margin of 53%… Continue Reading
The Old Bailey is London’s primary criminal courthouse and has been for quite some time. Someone has done something rather extraordinary — compiled and made searchable on the internet records of every case the Bailey handled from 1674 to 1913. … Continue Reading
Really, is this any less special and sweet to see than a straight couple getting engaged? And that is the best testimony that could possibly have been offered in favor of same-sex marriage. Speaking of which, does anyone have any… Continue Reading
If Congress had been left unattended, it’s entirely possible that the health care reform bill would have wound up paying money to religious organizations for prayers. Specifically to Christian Science churches, although they were not mentioned by name — the… Continue Reading
Every weekday morning and some Saturday mornings, at very close to 6:30, there is a loud noise that sounds like the clatter of metal out on the street. It is followed a fraction of a second later by a vibration… Continue Reading
The USS New York is paying a call to the city for which she is named. This newest addition to the Navy is a San Antonio class amphibious assault launch craft, which means she will be packed to the gills… Continue Reading
A couple weeks ago, I read this column by Neal Gabler at the Boston Globe. It brought to mind two deep and ultimately conflicting ideas that I believe are equally true. The first is that people are pretty much the… Continue Reading
Counting calories sucks. It leaves me feeling hungry and conscious of food all the time. What I can do, though, is work a lot. When I get into my work, I don’t think so much about feeling hungry. Cutting back… Continue Reading