God and Atheists
In his eulogy for Henry Thoreau in May 1862, Emerson quotes his friend as saying: “Nothing is so much to be feared as fear. Atheism may comparatively be popular with…
Christian Supremacy?
This concept of “Christian Supremacy” came to me this morning as I was contemplating (with agitation) several of the latest Supreme Court decisions that seem, on the surface, to be…
New Book is #1 in Two Categories!
My new book, Broken Bridges is now at the top of the charts on Amazon in these categories: #1 in Agnosticism (paperback) #1 in Religious Intolerance (ebook) Thanks to all…
Humboldt at the Smithsonian
Take a guided tour, led by the Curator, through the fascinating new Alexander von Humboldt exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. This adventurous explorer inspired Jefferson, Darwin, Church, Thoreau,…
How to Get the Most Life
“The scenery, when it is truly seen, reacts on the life of the seer. How to live. How to get the most life. How to extract its honey from the…
Douglass on True Religious Liberty
I think it’s always good to go back and read the July 5th, 1852 speech given by Frederick Douglass in Rochester, NY. This section may speak to the latest short-sighted…
Supreme Stupidity
The U.S. Supreme Court has been all over the map with rulings these days. Some good decisions, in my opinion, and some pretty bad ones. . .like the one today…
