I think I have always avoided doing what I’m doing now. I’m reviewing a documentary I just watched. I know I have started some immediately following but have always stepped back and started … more
Pros: well written, excellent points Cons: Gets a bit old after a while. The Bottom Line: Excellent read for anyone that questions religion or loves a … more
Pros: excellent read, very funny, great pictures Cons: none. The Bottom Line: This is probably one of the best books that make fun of any particular culture. … more
Pros: great concept Cons: ignores the reality of the church in favor of the marketability of the church The Bottom Line: While the concepts in the book … more
Pros: well written, great research, interesting concepts Cons: none really. The Bottom Line: I don't care if you are religious or not, this book really … more
It seems fitting to review this book right now, considering that it is currently Banned Book Week. I have a feeling that many who consider themselves Christians, particularly those of the … more
"Crossway ESV Bible Atlas" is a Bible atlas. The lovely, full-color photographs of the regions, city ruins, and archaeological artifacts were one of the strongest points of this atlas. I also … more
This is exactly the kind of religious extremism that caused the September 11th attacks to begin with. Such egocentric and fanatical blind faith can only lead to destruction and violence. Furthermore, … more
Stuff Christians Like satirizes some of the beliefs and behaviors of American evangelicals. Jonathan Acuff admits the title pays homage to Christian Lander's Stuff White People Like. Like Lander's … more
Michael Bloomberg has tried to calm the US down by correctly reminding everyone that it WASN'T Moslems or the Islamic Faith that attacked the World Trade Center ... it was AL QAEDA! Surely this right … more
Dear Friends: Today, I’m beginning a 42-day series, Experiencing God through Prayer. This Daily Word series will run seven days a week through the end of August. In September, I’ll resume … more
I have almost nothing in common with the Anne Lamott. George Bush, to me, does not represent the end of civilization as we know it. My three children, my wife and I survived their … more
Philip Pullman has opened the proverbial can of worms with his version of the life of Jesus. In his retelling, Mary gave birth to twins. Jesus is outgoing, charismatic, and humanist (and … more
He sets out conversationally and casually a Buddhism-lite approach that anybody can agree with. That is, he argues from a genially non-theistic, contemplative but engaged direction the need to look within … more
Before reading this book, I had never read anything by Richard Dawkins. I had seen him on YouTube, and I can honestly say that Mr. Dawkins was the one mainly responsible for transforming me from … more
Third in a series, this fantasy novel is about Quant, a house cat who can cross between physical dimensions (and do a lot more than that). Gaea (Mother Earth) has had it with mankind’s wanton … more
Third in a series, this fantasy novel is about Quant, a house cat who can cross between physical dimensions (and do a lot more than that). Gaea (Mother Earth) has had it with mankind's … more
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This condenses neo-atheist arguments efficiently if briskly. It sums up secular humanism. It prefaces longer works by Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and Daniel Dennett. It's a pithy, barbed attack. … more
At last! An intelligent look at the insanity of religion. If you are agnostic, read this book and come over to the bright side. If you are atheist, read this book … more
Consider how deeply entrenched most adults are in their political and religious beliefs. Yes, one builds upon their views as they learn and experience more, but radical transformations … more