Accessory to piracy

I have unwittingly contributed to the massive problem of DVD piracy.I didn’t mean to, but I did. When Father’s Day rolled around, Jan asked if I had any hints for a potential gift from Samuel. Being well-stocked with neckties and in need of encouragement...

The Bible Cannot Answer Scientific Questions

For over a century debates have raged over the ability of the Bible to tell us about the world, particularly how the natural world, and beings that inhabit this world, came into existence. These debates have only continued the arguments between science and the Bible...

Not everything is funny

After an enjoyable visit to scenic Cades Cove in the Great Smokey Mountains last week, we were ready for lunch. The short drive into Townsend, Tenn., led us to a local diner along the river.The “family restaurant” was just what we had in mind with sweet...

My ‘Take’ on Jesus

Not too long ago, a friend from another religious tradition asked me to summarize my “take on Jesus.” This is the reply I shared. Jesus, ideally, is the center of my life. Traditionally, Christians speak of Jesus as “Lord,”...

Rock of Ages

A decade or so ago David Jeselsohn, an Israeli-Swiss antiquities collector, bought a three-foot tall stone tablet inscribed with 87 lines of Hebrew text. Mr. Jesesohn didn’t know exactly what he had, but when he invited an Israeli archeologist to examine it...