The Will of God?
Traditional Christianity has always emphasized the need to “do God’s will.” Fine, but if God exists, he/she is “out there” somewhere, so hidden that I don’t have a clue how ...
The Miracle of Existence
The fact that the earth exists among the unimaginable vastness of the universe is nothing short of miraculous. And human reproduction – that each human female has about 300,000 eggs ...
Who’s Entitled to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness?
A few years ago, on a trip to Ireland, I learned more about my great grandmother, Mary Gardiner, who lived in County Clare, in a rural area between the towns ...
Fear: Humanity’s Dark Cloud
My dear sister-in-law, Clara, tells the story of a teacher colleague who many years ago boarded a crowded bus to go home from school, carrying her salary in cash in ...
Can a Believer Really Be Free?
Many people feel that contrary to what religious people say, faith does not bring freedom but more restriction, more rules and regulations, less opportunity to do what you want. How ...
The Road to Success
Contemporary society, seems to me, is obsessed with the idea of success. Financial firms say their products will help you achieve a “successful retirement.” Universities and business schools offer courses ...