Arthur Ashe, Hero – Part 2

It is said that Arthur Ashe led quietly. He was soft-spoken and polite, choosing his words carefully. He often used this quote: Beware the fury of a patient man. Ashe…

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Arthur Ashe, Hero

I was watching Wimbledon the other day and there was, as often happens, a rain delay. The station was well prepared, having a variety of historical videos to play during…

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Why Evolution Matters

The State of Tennessee vs. John Scopes in 1925 was about whether or not evolution could be taught in public schools. This “theory” – which some people think is an…

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Religious Bullies

Much controversy has been roiling around the federal budget bill that narrowly passed the senate yesterday, and I will say that I have read the “high points” as described by…

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Self-Love

When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was, He gave the listener a 3-part bonus: Love God with all you have and love your neighbor as yourself. Who is…

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Who is a Christian?

Back when Pres. Obama was in office, a sitting senator said that Obama wasn’t a Christian (he is) because he belonged to a United Church of Christ congregation. We have…

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Misogyny on Display

In a recent random post, I wrote that I would love to get Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on a wrestling mat – I would make him cry for his…

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Get Along

About a week ago I ran into a man while doing grocery shopping who I have known for decades. He was a successful business owner who was able to retire…

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False Religion

Paul White may be known to you by now as the lead pastor of a megachurch in Florida and one of Pres. Trump’s closest spiritual advisors. She preaches a prosperity…

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Texas and the 10 Commandments

It is interesting that a lot of people reading this will cluck their tongues at me for getting political – meanwhile, Texas is getting religious, forcing one particular religion on…

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