The Real Wars We Face

I am appalled by the assertion that there is some sort of “war” against Christianity and Christmas in this country. This is one of the more bogus and ridiculous claims that I have ever heard. Once again, the strategy here is to make us fear an imagined...

‘Twas The Fight Over Christmas

‘Twas the fight over Christmas and in God’s houses, Boycotts were forming to fight atheist louses; The attacks were hurled and poisoned the air, It seemed that Rev. Falwell was being a bear. Like children he shouted at all those who said,...

Go to Church on Christmas Day

Amid all the hubbub about the “war on Christmas,” a much more disturbing story has largely escaped the public attention, or at least, the public debate. And that is the decision of a number of flagship mega-churches around the country to dispense with...

Reflections on Redemption

Redemption. The word has been bantered around frequently in the days leading up to the execution of former gang member Tookie Williams. Williams claimed that he had experienced redemption while in prison. During his 20-plus years on death row he renounced his...