Family Times
We are entering the time of year when special events seem centered around families. Mothers’ Day, Fathers’ Day, graduations and family reunions are times when families come together. Hopefully the gathering is celebratory. Unfortunately, family gatherings are not always happy times. If the family is defined by legalities and genetics only, there is a chance […]
What can we do about the culture of hate?
The first thing we need to do is be sure we do not join it. Jesus talked about removing the plank from our eye before trying to remove the speck in someone else’s eye. The deeper understanding of this proverb is that the plank and the speck are made from the same substance. In modern […]
Hidden Easter Eggs
Easter Egg Hunts are part of the traditions surrounding Easter that don’t make sense to me. Rabbits don’t lay eggs or eat them. So why an Easter bunny? And why not just give them as gifts instead of hiding them? Like most traditions, hiding Easter eggs is symbolic, not logical. Like most symbolic actions the […]
The Supreme Being
The Ancient Alien The Absent Deity The Chess Master The Ultimate Source There are so many ways that we human beings have tried to identify and describe the Supreme Being. Generally we ascribe a singularity to this Supreme Being. We also attribute the origin of all that exists in the material world to this Being. […]
How do I know if I have eternal life?
This is an age-old question that has been answered in many ways depending on one’s wants and fears. It seems the driving concern is actually more about punishment in the after-life as much as it is about a blissful eternity. Will the guilty be punished? Will there be an end to misery? Will there be […]
Is it okay that I want my family to enjoy Christmas without giving gifts?
Assuming you mean gifts as items or experiences we pay to obtain, usually wrapping it up in pretty paper to present at a family celebration, then I would say yes. It is certainly okay to want your family to enjoy Christmas without giving gifts. However, I do not think a family can actually enjoy Christmas […]