It’s understandable why people might think certain animals were designed, even intelligently designed. Butterflies, for instance, are remarkably beautiful and symmetrical, as they fly about, harmlessly and helpfully imbibing on nectar from flowers. ... read more
Because I had married an atheist, there was no question that our children would not be raised in a religious environment. That’s not to say, however, that they grew up entirely without religion. You might think that because your home is secular that... read more
I’ve had online conversations with Muslims who tried to convince me Allah is the only and true god, Christians who tried to persuade me that Jesus is my Savior, several traditional Buddhists who insist that by not believing in reincarnation I’... read more
by Larry Gott (This was written some time ago in answer to the outcry for posting The Ten Commandments in schools, in the hope of stopping more school shootings.) Since the violent incidents at Peducah, Kentucky; Littleton, Colorado and Springfield Oregon... read more
Most people suppose they know what constitutes child abuse. Abuse may generally be defined as action or behavior towards a child that causes harm. But what, exactly, do we mean by harm? Is it always clear cut? Reasonable people would agree that hitting a ... read more
