When Experience Becomes Monumentally Unhelpful

Usually, I pay my respect to those with experience. I value the experience of others who are skilled, accomplished, knowledgeable and who simply have done it. Yet, there are times when experience is monumentally unhelpful. I have recognized this truth when a church...

They’re back!

By John Pierce All around Macon, Ga., the abundant cherry blossoms have returned in their full glory. So have the tree gawkers from near and far. So has the annual festival. Once again pink-wearing old people will return to Third Street Park and stand in long lines in...

Just how dumb …

… do they think I am? It wasn’t enough that for years I’ve received near-weekly emails from “Sister Beatrice” in India or “the honorable” something-or-other in the Republic of Congo, claiming they have millions of dollars and...

Debating Hell While Ignoring It Here on Earth

Belief in an afterlife – and the summary belief that eternity can be one of either eternal reward or punishment – is inextricably linked to historic expressions of Christianity. And as you also might have heard, rejection of the doctrine of eternal punishment – hell –...