Baldwin on Education and Freethought
The more I read James Baldwin, the more I sense he had his finger on the national and human pulse. The following quote on education also serves as a brilliant…
Category: Education
Politically Ill
For many years I worked closely with people suffering from various forms of mental illness. I take the people, and their suffering, very seriously. So, I’m not being flippant or…
Somali Proverb
In our troubled world (yes, an understatement), I found the words of this Somali biologist–who just had a scorpion named after him (!)–of some comfort, or at least wise for…
Human Supremacy
In classes I teach on Freethinkers like naturalist John Muir, I often saunter back to wise reminders of human hubris, especially pride that comes from too much piety. “The world,…
Geography of the Wild
My recent Zoom talk to the Jubilee! Community here in Asheville begins around the 45:40 mark.
From Preaching to Teaching
I continue to enjoy receiving invitations to speak in congregations, schools and group settings. In years past, I would be asked to “preach,” understood as “delivering a message” or giving…
Do You Know Baloney When You Hear It?
Have to admit, I ate a lot of baloney sandwiches when I was growing up. Somehow I survived … and learned to eat healthier foods as the years went by.…
What Do Atheists Want?
(short answer: Heck if I know, there are so many kinds!) Ignorance seems contagious, doesn’t it? Currently here in “God’s Country”/the only “Christian Nation” on earth (sure, you know it’s…
