A few weeks ago, I posted an interview with Brad White, the founder of the Texas-based non-profit group “Changing the Face of Christianity.” Brad said a lot of cringe-inducing things about gay marriage and you all let him have it. I did, too. He was pretty upset with the response because he really did believe he was doing something positive and different in the name of Christianity — and in some ways, he is — but we were all focused… Read more
I gave a talk at Purdue University last weekend and there was a nice story about it in the Exponent. Thought the first line got all of my attention…: Fashioning a polo shirt that complemented his witty humor, an atheist high school math teacher recounted how he won his tussle with an influential right-wing group. Yep. That’s me. Fashion icon. And don’t you forget it. (Somewhere, everyone I know is laughing at that thought….) ***Update***: Here’s an image from the… Read more
While the midwest is experiencing a massive snowstorm (or, as it’s known in Chicago, Snowprah Windfrey), the northeast coast of Australia was hit by a cyclone. With winds howling at up to 185 miles per hour, a huge cyclone made landfall in the predawn hours on Thursday along the coast of the already storm-battered state of Queensland, with widespread reports of property damage and power failures. Of course, this could’ve been prevented if only the Prime Minister would call on… Read more
I’ll admit I don’t really know what the Bloggies are, but I’m nominated for “Best Weblog About Religion.” Fun! Remember: If you go vote for me, Jesus will love you more. Come to think of it, I don’t mind getting 4th out of the 5 nominees, as long as I beat Jen. That’s really all that matters. Thanks in advance! Read more
