Spiritual but not Religious, Part III

I’ve written at least two previous blogs on this subject, knowing that many say they are spiritual but not religious. And up front, let me say that I believe no ...

Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself?

On March 4, 1933, at his first inauguration, President Franklin Roosevelt gave a much-anticipated speech that was broadcast by radio nationwide. Tens of millions of Americans heard it, according to ...

Is Religion Exempt from Change?

A few years ago, a friend bought me a six pack of a drink called, “Not Your Father’s Root Beer.” The brand had that name, presumably, because this root beer ...

Does Religion Fuel Hate?

Several weeks ago, I saw a bumper sticker that announced, “I 💗hate.” Was this a joke? Does someone think this is funny? Or, worse, does someone want to announce to ...

Relevance as a Choice

Let’s say someone wanted you to read a book about truth. “Geez, you might say. That’s a broad, nebulous subject. Could you give me a little more information?” But even ...

The Devil You Know

It has been 50 years since the movie, The Exorcist, made a big splash, bringing exorcism, and spirituality, back to the public’s consciousness. According to Wikipedia, “The story follows the ...