Nashville Statement Is Garbage

The people of Nashville feel a little aggrieved today, and rightly so, for the name of their city has been hijacked by biblical terrorists. Religious nutcases are at it again, spewing their hatred and sanctioning it under the title of the “Nashville Statement.” The manifesto consists of a preamble and fourteen articles which affirm their … Read moreNashville Statement Is Garbage

A Planet Called New York

I ❤ NY. It’s so common, it’s a cliche. Tourists buy T-shirts in airport souvenir shops. They crowd into long lines in order to ride ear-popping elevators to the top of the “empire state.” They pose for selfies in front of the Statue of Liberty and search for the names of distant relatives on Ellis … Read moreA Planet Called New York

Jimmy Kimmel Book Interview!

Pretending to be on the Jimmy Kimmel show. It’s not real, I know, but sometimes a man needs a little dream to fuel him. Why the Jimmy Kimmel show? Well for starters, it’s a nighttime show and I honestly don’t think that I could get up early enough to do an interview in the morning. … Read moreJimmy Kimmel Book Interview!

It’s All About Sex

When someone climbs up on their high horse and declares in a sanctimonious tone that “It’s not all about sex,” I laugh. What single act brought every living human into existence? (Excluding artificial insemination, of course.) Even Mary had a steamy encounter with the Holy Ghost. If sex were not the strongest driving factor, our … Read moreIt’s All About Sex

A Virtuous Life Or A Religious Life?

What is the difference and why choose? As a pragmatist, I evaluate ideas after making observations, weighing evidence, and drawing conclusions based on results. Therefore, in considering which is a better life, a virtuous or a religious one, I will approach the question pragmatically. Both terms often apply to people who express a desire to … Read moreA Virtuous Life Or A Religious Life?