Family Stories
Back in my parochial school, we sometimes told Bible jokes – not in the presence of the nuns, of course, although they probably would have enjoyed them as much as ...
The Gospel of The Little Prince
Attention all those concerned only with “matters of great consequence:” Is it possible that you’ve become someone you didn’t want to be, having strayed far from the innocence and simplicity ...
God as Santa Claus
Belief in God is comparable to belief in Santa Claus, say some skeptics. It’s childish and nothing but wishful thinking. I respect their views, and given the fact that my ...
Why “Church” May Have Lost Its Appeal
A few months ago I wrote a two-and-a-half page letter to the liturgy committee at the church my wife and I attend. For those unfamiliar with the term, “liturgy” refers ...
Doctrine is not “Church”
A curious thing happened after the close of the Democratic National Convention last month. Sales of pocket-sized versions of the U.S. Constitution skyrocketed. That’s right, the document, sold for $1 ...
The Loss of God and Sense of Regret
In her book, “The Nones Are Alright; A New Generation of Believers, Seekers and Those in Between,” Kaya Oakes sums up nicely the plight of young people who are leaving ...