Jan 25, 2012

This is what Einstein was upset about... Quantum mechanics was merely a calculational technique that was not well understood as a physical theory.

Jan 11, 2012

God looked upon what He had done and said “It is very good.” This certainly includes matter. Evil often surfaces, not from the material itself, but from the misuse and misdirection of “things” thus differing from the plan of the Creator. The dour, grim, unsmiling deviation which one sometimes finds in neurotic Christians is hardly within our real tradition...

Nov 20, 2011

One day, an important young man — a graduate of the theological academy — walked up to Fr. John (Krestiankin), and introduced himself. “I am a theologian!” he added.

Aug 13, 2011

Many churches in the U.S. draw heavily from the values and methods of secular businesses. One pastor responded to this: "So what? A principle is a principle and God created all of the principles." His answer illustrates the degree to which Enlightenment thought has shaped our understanding of God and faith.

Jul 19, 2011

A new study by Baylor University researcher Aaron Franzen found frequent Bible reading predicted greater support for issues ranging from the compatibility of science and religion to more humane treatment of criminals.

May 5, 2011

Whenever I’m asked why Southern writers particularly have a penchant for writing about freaks, I say it is because we are still able to recognize one.

Mar 16, 2011

OK. So you're a pacifist. What would you do if someone were, say, attacking your grandmother?   ...a dialogue with Joan Baez.

Mar 9, 2010

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Dec 7, 2009

How to protect your ideas in a world where ideas spread? Don’t. Instead, spread them. Build a reputation as someone who creates great ideas.

Nov 13, 2009

Maria von Trapp writes: Who can describe our astonishment, however, when a few days after our first Thanksgiving Day we heard from a loudspeaker in a large department store the unmistakable melody of "Silent Night"! Upon our excited inquiry, someone said, rather surprised: "What is the matter? Nothing is the matter. Time for Christmas shopping!" ...