I recently engaged in an e-mail exchange with a reader who had sent me an invitation to join in a petition drive to reaffirm America’s long-time motto, “In God We Trust.” I rejected the offer in no uncertain terms, which led to an exchange of views: she is a devout Christian; I (hopefully this […]
Archives for February 2012
Who Was Saul Alinsky and Why is Newt Saying All Those Nasty Things About Him?
You can hardly be blamed if you’ve completely turned your attention away from the ridiculous slugfest that has been going on in the Republican Party’s ongoing effort to select a presidential nominee. The enmity that Newt Gingrich has developed for Mitt Romney has created a war of campaign ads and debate retorts such as […]
“Love Wins” Depicts Heaven (and Hell) On Earth
Rob Bell has gained notoriety within the evangelical community for his views, among other things, on Heaven and Hell. In his 2011 book, “Love Wins” (HarperCollins Publishers), the founding pastor of the Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, presents cogent, if simplistic, arguments for his views and beliefs. The book is […]