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Selma Sun
I was so pleased to hear from the publisher of the Selma Sun in Alabama, inviting me to write columns […]
The Book
Friendly Freethinker (the Book) was published during the pandemic. A collection of 50 essays, drawn from my weekly newspaper columns, […]
Bring Nothing, Take Nothing
This week’s column reflects on the way personal and community disasters bring us face to face with loss, while recalling […]
New Book Published
My latest collection of essays has been published as a paperback, ebook and audiobook. Published during the aftermath of our […]
Cultivating Cults
A sneak peek preview of this coming weekend’s column where I present seven characteristics of cult leadership. The Culture of […]
Distractions & Attractions
Originally published as a newspaper column and then in my book, Rambling Reflections for Irreverent Rebels (2023), this brief essay […]
Critical Thinking is Critically Important
It seems, especially now, an active practice of critical thinking is essential. Thinking alone won’t solve our most pressing and […]
Open Letter to God
from the book, Friendly Freethinker (2021) *available in paperback, kindle and audio versions* A Non-Believer’s Open Letter to God Why […]
A Defence of the Founders’ Fence
My essay on “exercising” the First Amendment has been published by The Freethought Society. A Different Defence of the Founders’ […]
Sabbath & Weary Gods
This weekend’s column stirred up at least one response, from a reader who generally likes my views, but not so […]
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 […]
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