Where is Everybody?
I recently listened to an episode of the National Public Radio program, This American Life, in which a couple of commentators discussed the Fermi Paradox. One of them said that ...
Let the Children Come Unto Them?
I write these weekly essays hoping that they help people who have given up on God or religion see things in a new light. That includes using clear and direct ...
Our Hearts Are Restless
The first thing my four-year-old grandson, Brett, asks when he comes to our house for a visit is, “Where are my cars, Abue?” That’s short for the Spanish “abuela,” meaning ...
“Godless”
Besides sports and some “reality adventure” shows, about the only TV I watch is on Netflix because I’ve become intolerant of commercials. I haven’t, however, brought myself to watch a ...
You Don’t Want Your Brain Surgeon to Have a Hobby
My life as a young Catholic was pretty tribal. Our family had a Catholic doctor, went to a Catholic-owned cafeteria (on the few occasions when we didn’t eat at home), ...
What It Means To “Search for God”
Despite what you may think about a guy who used to be a priest, I’ve had my ups and downs with faith. Doubt has come in various forms, but mostly ...