Religion
How to understand the high drama of Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday announces the end of Caesar’s kingdom. Every one of man’s kingdoms of that era is gone. On the other hand, Christ’s kingdom reigns to this day.
Read MoreThe cross isn’t a fashion statement, it’s a passion statement
How often have we seen a musician or a celebrity with diamond encrusted cross dangling down their chest?
Read MoreWhat is the Truth?
Eat the fruit of forgiveness
“The Bible” sputters
Tom and I have been watching “The Bible” on the History Channel by Mark Burnett and his wife, Roma Downey. We looked forward to it with great anticipation and planned our Sunday nights around it. We enjoyed the first episode or two, but last night I gave up on it before the show ended and will not be watching the final two episodes.
Read MoreThe Shoes of the Fisherman
A new pope is elected. The world is in turmoil. The pope isn’t interested in the pomp and splendor of his office. He is fixated on the poor. Real life or fiction? Both …
Read MoreThe poverty of the preborn
Joseph was conceived 40 days ago. His parents are worth one billion dollars. Nonetheless, he is poor. Joseph has nothing but the hopes and dreams inherit in the human potential of each of us at conception. Maria also was conceived 40 days ago. Her parents are poor. Nonetheless, she is rich.
Read MoreUnderstanding tolerance
Will the new pope and our president have a warm relationship?
President Obama extended “warm wishes” to Pope Francis. He says he looks forward to working with Pope Francis to promote human “dignity.” Is this likely?
Read MoreThe war of the religions
Four religions wage war for supremacy of western civilization. Each uses remarkably different tactics to gain converts and exert their control over society.
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