by Miguel A. De La Torre | Mar 10, 2004 | Opinion
A common joke among Cubans in Miami revolves around a pair of tortoises which were given to Fidel Castro for his 75th birthday. El jefe inquires as to the life expectancy of tortoises. An aid informs Castro that they have been known to live in excess of 150 years, to...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Mar 1, 2004 | Opinion
If the Creation story describes humanity’s appointment as steward of the earth’s resources, then as caretakers, humans are called to protect, preserve and safeguard those resources so that all can benefit and enjoy its fruits. Creation as gift means that...
by Bob Allen | Feb 6, 2004 | News
Growing up in a New York City barrio and Miami, Cuban-born Miguel De La Torre spent many of his formative years living on the margins of society. But it was only after becoming a successful businessman turned seminarian that he learned to read the Bible “from...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Feb 5, 2004 | Opinion
Those of us old enough to remember the 1980s can never forget the television character Joe Isuzu, the slimy car salesman who would say anything, no matter how outrageous the lie, in order to sell a car. Fortunately, as Joe Isuzu spoke, a by-line appeared at the bottom...
by Miguel A. De La Torre | Feb 3, 2004 | Opinion
Are those with darker skin more likely to commit crimes than those with lighter skin? Is it because they are genetically prone to violence? Or is it because of how we have been taught to see them? How we react to dark-skinned bodies is illustrated by a study conducted...
