Us and Them
I’m in the middle of a book on the history of Cuba. It may sound boring, but it’s not. Cuba’s history is a mismatch of heroism, extreme racism, lofty aspirations ...
Is God Done?
So did God, who is said to be all–knowing and super intelligent, mess up when he created us and the rest of the universe? The “human condition” – generally all ...
How the World Works
“If you want peace, seek justice.” – Pope Paul VI “That’s not how the world works.” – Many of the world’s leaders. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “what ...
Why “Skeptical Faith?”
Some readers may wonder why I call my blog “Skeptical Faith.” Aren’t the two words at odds, antithetical? Not in my view. In fact, I hope that all believers are ...
The Answer to God’s “Absence”
One of my favorite quotes about God is not from a usual source, but from that great “philosopher and theologian,” Archie Bunker. For those who may be reading the Spanish ...
“The Sin of the World”
In the Catholic Mass (and no doubt in services of some other churches), the prayer, “Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us,” ...