Monthly Archives: December 2006

While there is much debate over whether the existence of human beings is to be explained by God or evolution, I sometimes think to myself that the very existence of human beings and the manner in which they care for … Continue reading →

If had to pick one lesson that evil unequivocally teaches us, it would be the power and significance of staying the course.  There is perhaps nothing more persistent than evil, save that of more evil.  This I write as Iran … Continue reading →

Over the years, I have become more than a little annoyed with the claim that something is an addiction.  Here is why.  How is it there are never any good addictions?  Gambling is said to be an addiction, playing computer games, … Continue reading →

It does not take a genius to figure out that traveling by airplane has become pretty much a nightmare since the new rules of August 2006.  Why?  Because it takes no effort at all to end up with 3 little … Continue reading →

Doing God’s will is serious business.  That, of course, is an understatement.  On the one hand, I am impressed by those who are committed to doing just that.  On the other, I am distraught by some approaches to doing God’s … Continue reading →

I am a most fervent supporter of free speech.  Indeed, it is because I so fervently support free speech that I am so vehemently opposed to political correctness.  This brings me quickly to Iran’s conference on the Holocaust.  The claim, … Continue reading →

There ought to be a simple moral principle that goes like this: If bending the rules would actually save lives and no other harm is done, then bend the rules.  There is something very odd about religious folks going on … Continue reading →