Dr. ESP Words matter. Even the smallest of words. Let me give you a recent example. Last week Pope Francis suggested Donald Trump’s stance on immigration was inconsistent with Christian values. Specifically the Pope said, A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian. As I … Read more
Renowned journalist Edward R. Morrow once said, “The obscure we see eventually. The obvious, it seems, takes longer.” I thought about this quote as I was watching analysis of the events in San Bernandino, California last week. The cable news stations were inundated with “experts” who were trying to explain why Syed Farook and his … Read more
Last weekend, I traveled to a state which is suffering from severe drought. On Friday, there was a day-long storm which brought some much-needed relief with predictions the rain would last through the weekend. That night my wife and I attended a banquet. During the invocation before the meal, the pastor thanked the Lord for the much … Read more
In December 2011, I made a presentation, part of which covered the topic, “My Spiritual Journey or How I Became an Orthodox Jedi.” The journey was 43 years in the making and focused on the question whether one could be both spirtual and agnostic. While I admit religious organizations do good deeds in the … Read more
Is it a coincidence football has become the America’s most popular sport at the same time there is a increase in gun violence in the United States? In a now famous monologue comparing football and baseball, the late George Carlin closes with the following: In football the object is for the quarterback, also known as … Read more