This column was published in the Black Belt News Network in Alabama. A Nod to the Odd God of Garden […]
Tag Archive for ‘theology’
Clear as Mud?
The word of the week is: Turbidity. This week’s column looks at the “disturbance” to our local water system due […]
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 […]
Who Follows the Teachings of Jesus?
This has bothered me for a long time. So many people say they are followers of Jesus, but how do […]
Sabbath & Weary Gods
This weekend’s column stirred up at least one response, from a reader who generally likes my views, but not so […]
Journeys
In this month of June, we’ll be journeying across the country to visit close family and friends who often seem […]
Hide and Seek?
An excerpt from the “Highland Views” column coming this weekend. Physicists are seeking a “fifth force” in the universe. So […]
Freethought Society Essay on Burroughs Published
Thanks to Margaret Downey, President of the Freethought Society in Pennsylvania, my essay on naturalistic philosopher John Burroughs is included […]
Placeholders
This thought grew out of a discussion in my class on Humanism. Placeholders for the Ineffable. We have an experience, […]
Religion in Quarantine
I penned these thoughts a few months ago, reflecting on the historical meaning of quarantine. Should some religious faith be […]
Old gods
What do people do when there’s no more room for their god? There’s a refuge for discarded deities in Hong […]
Fogmaking
If you’re interested in this kind of thing, pushing back on some of the foggy theological thinking out there, you […]
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