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
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