Where Did You Hear That?
At some point in December, the popular film “A Christmas Story” is always aired. Set in 1947 Indiana at Christmastime, we find we can easily identify with that earlier time and culture, as do many people our age. Ralphie was a typical boy with simple dreams, and his...
Black Lives Are Sacred
All. Of. Them. Some reading this will say "amen," while others will wince. Examine your response. But the recognition that all black lives are sacred should resolve the politicized controversy for Christians over the use of the phrase "black lives matter" vs. the...
The Art of Manipulation
Why do you believe what you believe? Why do you behave the way you behave? Peer pressure has a dramatic impact on social conformity. Human beings are quite susceptible to “group behavior,” and have an almost overwhelming desire to imitate the group they are a part of...
The Last PantheaCon
PantheaCon was the largest Pagan convention in the world. Started in 1994, PantheaCon developed into one of the most important gatherings for the growing neo-Pagan community. Held at the DoubleTree Hilton in San Jose, California as an annual conference, the event...
Atheists Need Christianity
Suggesting that atheists need Christianity may trigger serious heartburn and provoke angry denials from your average atheist. The atheist’s angry reaction at the mere suggestion would of course be nothing new. There has been a long and storied history of atheists...
Why do Good Things Happen to Bad People?
When talking with unbelievers, non-Christians, atheists, etc., the question underlying their objection to the faith is almost never, “Why do good things happen to bad people?” Usually their question is more along the lines of “Why is there evil?” “Why is there rape?”...
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