Every year, the scene is the same: A student sits across from me in my office, shakes his or her head, and lets out a telling sigh of despair. "I'm just not sure what to believe any more." Anger stirs in my heart as I think about the people who have misled the young man … Continue reading “To Whom Shall We Go?”: The Grass of Deconstruction Isn’t Greener
If God Didn’t Create Us… Aliens Did
Aliens are trending. According to Pew Research Center, around 65% of Americans believe that intelligent life exists on other planets. That leaves me in the minority. Although the vastness of the universe may convince others of the likelihood that intelligent life exists somewhere, it's hard to square the existence of aliens with the words of … Continue reading If God Didn’t Create Us… Aliens Did
Of Two Spirits: The Resolutions of Franklin and Edwards
Each new year brings with it a spirit of self-reflection and resolution. Many Americans take up the noble mantle of personal improvement, and set goals that they believe will make them better family members and citizens. The concept of "individual resolution" is not a new one. In 18th century North America, it was common for … Continue reading Of Two Spirits: The Resolutions of Franklin and Edwards
