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Religion is like living in your parents’ house. It’s safe – You’re protected from the unknown. It’s easy – Mom sets the table and makes your dinner. It’s comfortable – The house is nice and the rent is low. It’s predictable – The rules are clear. And it’s always there – All you have to…

As a society I think we’ve done a poor job in choosing our heroes. More often than not our heroes are either people born with tremendous physical talents or good looks. They may have worked hard to enhance those talents, but really how difficult was that? And how much light do their lives provide to…

I find it commendable that people spend time and energy in Bible study groups. I often wonder, however, what they are studying. Are they studying the words of the Bible as a starting point for reflection and discussion? Or are they taking the words literally and using them as their reality? The Bible, like every…

I’m often amazed there is not a bigger push to make religion more democratic. Politically speaking democracy is often viewed as the ideal form of government because it provides a voice for all. It’s based on the belief that the many know better than the few. Over time the voices of the many usually shut…
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