As a former instructor with women and men having various “disabilities” such as Down Syndrome, I was delighted to see […]
Sabbath & Weary Gods
This weekend’s column stirred up at least one response, from a reader who generally likes my views, but not so […]
Picking Jefferson’s Pocket
This is a video recording of my presentation to the Central Ohio chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, March 12, […]
New! Listen to My Books
A selection of my books is now available for listening on Audible! (Free Trial period) The voice I chose for […]
Another Minister Leaves Ministry but Not Service
After several conversations with this former minister, he agreed to respond to several questions. His story isn’t that different from […]
“I Will Express Your Thoughts”
Since leaving the ministry, the church, and faith some years ago, I have spoken with a number of clergy and […]
Anti-anti-religious
An excerpt from this week’s column addressing a common misconception and misrepresentation of freethinkers: I’m onboard with many criticisms of […]
Emily’s Church
After reading my recent column on “Nature’s Church,” a reader sent this excellent poem by Emily Dickinson: “Some keep the […]
Lessons in Freethought
On the freethinking path, I’m constantly discovering lessons in Freethought. Freethought isn’t a school, belief or specific ideology; it isn’t […]
Winterfalls
After a dusting of snowfalls in our valley, the weather turned today and we enjoyed a gorgeous walk among the […]
What Does it Mean to be a Freethinker?
This week’s “Highland Views” column (published in selected local newspapers in the USA Today network this weekend) digs a little […]
Bubbles
For some reason I have a fascination with delicate, ephemeral spheres of air. As Emerson wrote in his essay “Circles”: […]