by Steve Sumerel | Dec 23, 2002 | Opinion
In the midst of the frenzy, the rush, the stress of the season, I wonder, “Why don’t we drink even more?” In the midst of this drunken state, I pondered the question, “In this high and holy Advent season, why do we consume so much...
by Steve Sumerel | Oct 17, 2002 | Opinion
There may be no greater gift to a young person than to let her know that her story is woven into the fabric of a larger narrative. Then, her point of decision is not an isolated instant, but a historic moment. Many variables come into play as one ponders the use of...
by Steve Sumerel | Sep 20, 2002 | Opinion
It boils downs to a simple equation. In light of the potential dangers of alcohol use, do the benefits of use justify the risk? For the rest of my son’s life, the nuances of this simple statement will be examined and tested. What is a drug? Does the list of...
by Steve Sumerel | Aug 21, 2002 | Opinion
A short parable: A man contemplates a pond some distance from his house. Dead fish are floating, lazily drifting in the gentle currents. It becomes clear to him that the water is not suited for the health of his fish. So, in a desperate plan to save the remaining fish...
by Steve Sumerel | May 31, 2002 | Opinion
Is addiction a physiological disease having both a physical cause and cure? Is addiction a spiritual condition having roots in a concept called “sin”? How can science and faith communities best serve the addict when they answer those questions so...
