The Power of a Click
There seem to be moments, every now and then, which grab us. An idea pops up in our mind, and it shines so bright and obvious that we wonder why […]
Tag Archives: faith
What do Christians believe?
If you type this question into Google, the first hit—“gotquestions.org”—says that the answer is found in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4: “that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, […]
Thick and Thin
To be an inhabitant of twenty-first century postmodern West is to be well-acquainted with at least some expression of the cultural battle between science and faith. Whether it is a […]
Postmodernism is Dead
British writer Edward Docx, writing for the UK-based Prospect Magazine, has announced to the world, “Postmodernism is dead.” How does he know? He points to some time ago, when the Victoria and […]
Social Justice
I was taking a walk at a park when I saw Claudio from the distance. I walked toward him to begin a conversation. He was clearly a ragamuffin and seemed […]
A Note to Obama Before He Bombs Syria…
How do we stop cycles of vengeance and violence? How can international powers intervene effectively in a brutal civil war like Syria’s? What can we say to someone who has […]
Letting the Fire Rage
“Moralistic-therapeutic deism” is the phrase University of Notre Dame sociologist Christian Smith uses to describe the religious beliefs of North American teenagers. It is the belief that God wants people […]
The Gospel according to the Spa (and Oprah)
My wife and I entered the spa. The music was mellow, the colors were bright, the attendants spoke in a soft voice. We could see the city’s skyscrapers and confusion […]
Photocopies and the Meaning of Life
“So, René, what is the meaning of life?” I looked at Roberto, lifting my eyes from the photocopying machines. It was our first year of business school, and Roberto and […]
What Are We Becoming?
Much to my kids’ chagrin, I hardly ever listen to top-40 radio. Aside from the deficiencies of the music on offer, I can’t stand the mindless advertising, the idiotic banter […]
Wondering Fair 